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Tarasp Fontana – Vulpera – Scuol

Medium
4.3 km
1:15 h
84 mhd
253 mhd
Tarasp Fontana – Vulpera – Scuol (oua_32255683_image)
Tarasp Fontana – Vulpera – Scuol (oua_32029676_image)

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Tarasp Fontana – Vulpera – Scuol (oua_32029683_image)
Winter hike from Tarasp via Vulpera to Scuol.
Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  1450 m
Lowest Point  1205 m
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Start
Stop Tarasp, Fontana
Destination
Stop Scuol, Gurlaina
Coordinates
46.777217, 10.260478

Details

Description

Easy and beautiful hike from Tarasp Fontana past the 1000-year-old Tarasp Castle down to Vulpera. From Vulpera, the hike continues to Scuol, Gurlaina. The route can also partly be used as a toboggan run.

Hidden Gem

A visit to Tarasp Castle is highly recommended. More information can be found here: notvital.ch/schloss-tarasp

Safety Note

The path is prepared after each snowfall. Please observe the condition reports in the winter sports report.


The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current snow and weather conditions must be checked before starting.


Emergency numbers:


144    Emergency call, first aid


1414 Mountain rescue REGA


112    International emergency call

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun protection, hiking poles.

Directions

Past Tarasp Castle through the hamlet of Sparsels. Then slight ascent, followed by a gentle descent to Vulpera and Gurlaina. Some steeper sections. Part of the path is a toboggan run.

Directions

Public Transport


  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadin), hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station

  • By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp), hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station

  • Then by PostBus to the PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana

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 Engadin on road H27

  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on road H27

  • From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on road H27

  • Take the Tarasp Vulpera exit from the Engadin road (H27)

Parking


  • Free parking spaces are available

Waypoints

Schloss Tarasp
Castle Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Schloss Tarasp
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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