The route begins in the picturesque hamlet Tarasp, Fontana. The hamlet lies directly below the castle and right on the Lai da Tarasp, on which there is a “moon,” an artwork by the castle owner and artist Not Vital, to admire. From the bus stop, however, you walk away from Tarasp Castle towards Butia, a small grocery store. Continue past the Catholic church (Tarasp is the only village in Lower Engadin that is Catholic) until you take the climb to the right up to Fontana, Sura. Follow the path keeping right until you enter the forest, and from here steadily follow the path towards “Resgia Veglia” (old sawmill). At the sawmill, you will see a small bridge over the stream “Aua da Plavna,” a beautiful spot. Continue into Val Plavna until, after about 3 km, you reach the destination “Chaldera” and then return along the same path to Tarasp, Fontana.
Hidden Gem
Can be combined with a visit to Tarasp Castle, which can be visited with a guided tour. Further information can be found here.
Safety Note
The path is prepared after every snowfall. Please observe the condition reports in the winter sports report.
The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current snow and weather conditions must be checked before starting.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency number
Equipment
High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun protection, hiking poles.
Directions
After the hamlet Fontana, gently ascending through the forest towards Val Plavna until Resgia Veglia. Then slightly steeper until below the Alp Laisch. Return route via the same path.
Directions
Public Transport
By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
Continue by PostBus to Tarasp, Fontana PostBus stop
Travel Information
From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin 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
Cross the Inn bridge to Tarasp from the Engadin road (H27) between Ardez and Scuol
A landmark of the Lower Engadine, Tarasp Castle, built in 1040, majestically overlooks the region and is now owned by the local and internationally renowned artist Not Vital.
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