S-charl – Piz Amalia (round trip)

From the PostBus stop «S-charl» about 3 km/320 altitude meters on a gravel road along the Clemgia stream to Alp Praditschöl. On the left the forest God Tablasot and on the right God Schombrina. At Plan d’Immez the valley becomes more open. At the fork to Alp Praditschöl (information board Piz Amalia) head towards the Alp and then ascend the grassy slope on the left. Geographically always on the right of the stream. Some trail marks/animal paths visible. The ascent to the peak is almost 4 km long, overcoming 884 altitude meters. Facing uphill, first keep right on the broad ridge between Piz Mezdi and Piz Amalia up to the vegetation line (2400 – 2500 m). Then keep left and ascend to the saddle between Piz Mezdi and Piz Amalia at the valley end. Scree to gravel, snowfields in early summer. From the saddle (about 2750 m) climb the north ridge to the summit. No special difficulties, trail traces present. Rewarding panoramic view from the Silvretta group over Piz Sesvenna to Val Müstair and Ortler. Return the same way to Alp Praditschöl and to S-charl. Depending on preference, choose a gentler or more direct descent route.

Note about the route: Be aware that from Alp Praditschöl no trail markings are available.

Alternative: Choose a detour via Alp Astras (mountain inn) and return through God da Tamangur, Europe’s highest larch forest, to Plan d’Immez. Later switch to the left side of the river and follow the path to S-charl. 

Start in S-charl and follow the Clemgia stream for about 3 km to Plan d'Immez and Alp Praditschöl 
At the fork towards the Alp, ascend the grassy slope on the left (right of the stream)
Follow the trail marks
Facing the mountain, first keep right on the broad ridge up to the vegetation line
Then keep left and ascend to the saddle in the valley end
From the saddle, climb the north ridge to the summit
Return is the same way