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Hike in Val Maisas south of Samnaun to the Red Seeli. This small pond used to turn red in the summer months due to algae, but now the pond is often almost dry in summer, so the phenomenon can no longer be observed.
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Description
The entrance to Val Maisas is via the steep little road to the shepherd's hut. With some patience and luck, the golden eagle can be observed in its nest on the opposite slope. After the shepherd's hut, the single trail begins; after about 500 meters there is a turnoff towards Schwarzwand. Through the alpine roses, it goes steadily towards Schwarzwand. After about two hours, one reaches the Red Seeli. It is a small lake whose water used to turn red in the summer months due to algae. In recent years, the lake has sometimes dried up in summer, so the phenomenon could not always be observed. The return route is via Lange Seite and Rossboden back to Samnaun Dorf.
Safety Note
The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the hike. This hike requires basic alpine experience, orientation skills; hiking shoes are recommended.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Equipment
Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit.
Directions
- Start at Samnaun Dorf
- Follow the stream into Val Maisas to the shepherd's hut
- Continue along the path for about 500m
- Turn left towards Schwarzwand
- Follow the path to the Red Seeli (about 2 hours)
- Descent via Lange Seite and Rossboden
- Return to Samnaun Dorf
Directions
Public Transport
By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
Further by PostBus to the PostBus stop Samnaun Dorf, Post
Travel Information
From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into Lower Engadin on H27, turn left at Vinadi towards Samnaun
From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards Reschen Pass on B180, from Kajetansbrücke towards Spiss – Samnaun on L348
From the south: via Reschen Pass to Kajetansbrücke, there towards Spiss – Samnaun on L348
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