Samnaun-Compatsch – Mottas Lungas (W1)

Simple

4 km

1:00 h

95 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 1780 m

Lowest Point 1698 m

Best Season

Jan

Feb

Mär

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Okt

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Details

Description

Starting from the church St. Jakobus in Samnaun-Compatsch the path leads across the village square to the eastern edge of the village. From here the hiking path ascends steadily but gently towards Mottas Lungas. You soon reach the mixed forest. The forest clearings allow views back to Samnaun-Compatsch, to Spiss and to the imposing Piz Mundin. Take the same route to return to Samnaun-Compatsch.

Safety Note

The trail is groomed after each snowfall. Please note the messages in the condition report. The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, current snow and weather conditions must be noted before starting.

Emergency call:144 Emergency, First Aid1414 Mountain rescue REGA112 International emergency call

Equipment

Hohe und feste Wanderschuhe oder Winterstiefel, warme Kleidung, Sonnencreme, Sonnenbrille, Sonnenschutz, Wanderstöcke.

Directions

From the church of St. James via the village square to the eastern edge of the village.
Ascent towards Mottas Lungas
Return the same as outward

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, Erlebnisbad
In Samnaun, hourly service during the day with the Samnaunbus

Travel 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 to Samnaun (approx. 1 hour from Vereina south portal)
From the east: via the Inntalstrasse B180 via Landeck to Pfunds, turn off at the Kajetansbrücke bridge 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.