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On the way between Schellen-Ursli's home village and the filming location of the eponymous movie. A scenic varied circular route from Ardez to Sur En, past Giarsun to Lavin, and via Guarda and Bos-cha back to the starting point. Sur En d'Ardez was the filming location in 2015 for the feature film Schellen-Ursli, whose story was created in and takes place in Guarda. After the longer climbs from the Inn bridge to Sur En and from Lavin to Guarda, a rest at the sites of the action is welcome. In between, thrilling descents through scenic forests and meadows await, along with impressive views of traditional and award-winning Engadine villages.
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Description
From Ardez train station, first steadily downhill to the Inn bridge and then steeply uphill to the picturesque quiet hamlet of Sur En, where the winter scenes of the feature film "Schellen-Ursli" were filmed. The fountain invites a pause before continuing with gentle ups and downs westwards, variedly past Giarsun to Lavin. In Lavin, the route leads over the covered wooden bridge and through the village center back towards the east. At the eastern edge of the village, near the church, the railway line and bypass road are passed under, and the long climb to Guarda is taken on. Upon arriving in Guarda, a rest or a walk through the village, where the story of Schellen-Ursli originated and takes place, is worthwhile. Following the old road eastwards, the route goes over the hamlet Bos-cha, occasionally with views over the valley to Sur En, back to Ardez. The view over Ardez to the Lower Engadine Dolomites up to Tarasp Castle rounds off this route as another lasting memory.
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Safety Note
The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This route requires a high level of riding safety, balance, and technical skills.
Emergency numbers:
144 emergency call, first aid
1414 mountain rescue REGA
112 international emergency call
Please be considerate when crossing and overtaking hikers.
The mountain bike routes in Graubünden largely run on single trails that are also signposted as hiking trails.
Hikers generally have the right of way.
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Directions
- From Ardez train station downhill to the Inn bridge
- Then steeply uphill to Sur En d'Ardez
- Continue westwards past Giarsun to Lavin
- Over the covered wooden bridge and through the village center back towards the east
- At the eastern edge of the village near the church, pass under the railway line and bypass road and continue towards Guarda
- In Guarda, follow the road eastwards over Bos-cha back to Ardez
Directions
Public Transport
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, Upper Engadine, or from Scuol) hourly to Ardez train station
Travel Information
- From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27
- From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Ardez is located directly on the Engadine road H27 (15 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)
Parking
- Paid parking at the station (Staziun) in Ardez or at designated parking areas above the village (school building)
Responsible for this content: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG.
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