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Round Tour to Alp Trida and Alp Bella

Difficult
12.5 km
2:00 h
675 mhd
675 mhd
Alp Bella
Alpstein, Findling unterwegs zur Alp Trida

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Bei der Alp Bella, Blick auf die Felsformation "Kirchentor"
Tour to the cow alps of Samnaun, from Unteralp to Alp Trida and on to Alp Bella, one of the highest cow alps in Europe.
Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  2386 m
Lowest Point  1711 m
Best Season
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Start
PostBus stop Samnaun-Compatsch, Post
Destination
PostBus stop Samnaun-Compatsch, Post
Coordinates
46.960124, 10.40203

Details

Description

The trail from Alptrider Sattel to Alp Trida and Laret is another scenic hiking route in the Samnaun region, offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to explore the Alpine landscape.

Starting from Alptrider Sattel, the trail takes you through the mountainous terrain, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Alptrider Sattel itself is a saddle or pass situated between mountain ranges, often providing hikers with impressive views.

As you continue toward Alp Trida, you'll traverse through alpine meadows, possibly encountering grazing livestock and experiencing the tranquility of the high-altitude environment. Alp Trida also have mountain huts, offering a chance to rest, enjoy refreshments, and take in the scenic beauty.

From Alp Trida, the trail then leads towards Laret, which could offer further views of the Samnaun Valley and its charming landscapes.

Geheimtipp

The area surrounding Alp Trida has numerous attractive single trails and can also be reached by mountain railway from Samnaun-Ravaisch (for overnight guests this also includes the local bus).

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour was evaluated in favourable weather conditions, the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be imperatively observed before the tour start. This tour does not make any special demands on driving safety and technique.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Show consideration when crossing and overtaking hikers. Most of the mountain bike routes in Graubünden run on single trails that are also signposted as hiking trails. Hikers always have the right of way.

Ausrüstung

Helmet, gloves, good shoes, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

  • Start at Samnaun-Compatsch, village (1715m) past the church of St. James.
  • Short ascent through larch forest to Vaidum
  • Via Unteralp on to Alp Trida
  • On Alp Trida turn right to Alp Bella (2380m)
  • Return either the same as the outward route or directly to Unteralp (steep alpine path)

Directions

Public Transport

  • By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station.
  • Continue by PostBus (from Scuol-Tarasp, or Martina, cunfin) hourly to PostBus stop Samnaun-Compatsch, village.
  • In Samnaun during the day hourly service with the Samnaunbus

Anreise Information

  • From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains). Then take the H27 in the direction of Scuol and Martina to Vinadi. At the Vinadi junction continue to Samnaun (approx. 1 hour from Vereina south portal).
  • From the east: via the Inntalstrasse B180 via Landeck to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.
  • From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders) on B180 to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.

Please note: If you are travelling to Samnaun, you will need a valid travel document (passport, ID), as you will pass through customs in Martina or Spissermühle.

Parking

Free parking in Samnaun-Compatsch at the church and schoo

Responsible for this content: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG.

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