Uina-Bernina Bike Route Stage 4: S-chanf – Scuol

Medium
45.9 km
5:30 h
723 mhd
1107 mhd
Uina-Bernina Bike-Tour Etappe 4: S-chanf – Scuol (oua_9675838_image)
Uina-Bernina Bike-Tour Etappe 4: S-chanf – Scuol (oua_9675837_image)

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Tarasp – Innschlucht – Ardez

The fourth daily stage of the Uina-Bernina Bike Route showcases the different facets of the Engadin. The route calmly follows the Inn before a final climb to Ftan rounds off the route.

Technique /6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1723 m
Lowest Point  1194 m
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Start
S-chanf railway station
Destination
Scuol-Tarasp railway station
Coordinates
46.611745, 9.981277

Details

Description

From S-chanf (1669 m), the route follows Route No. 444 (National Park Bike Marathon) along the Rhaetian Railway line to Zernez (1485 m) and further along the Inn to Susch (1426 m). From here, a gravel road leads to Lavin (1387 m). At the wooden bridge, Route No. 444 is left, descending to the Inn Gorge at Giarsun (1361 m) and climbing back to the hamlet Sur En d'Ardez (1469 m), a short stretch on the road to Ardez (1464 m). Then a short, steep climb leads back to Route No. 444 towards Ftan. From Ftan Pitschen (1644 m), it continues over a difficult singletrail, crossing the road twice, towards Scuol. Then two hairpin bends (approx. 1.3 km) on the main road follow before the path branches right at Putschigls (1361 m). The singletrail leads via Nairs (1191 m) to Scuol railway station (1250 m).

Safety Note

The route was evaluated 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 skill. 

Emergency numbers:

144    Emergency, first aid

1414  Mountain rescue REGA

112    International emergency number

Please show consideration when crossing and overtaking hikers. The Graubünden mountain bike routes largely run on singletrails, which are also marked as hiking paths. Hikers generally have the right of way.

Equipment

Helmet, gloves, good footwear, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

At the eastern edge of the village of S-chanf towards Zernez. Constantly on the left side of the Inn, repeatedly ascending and descending toward Zernez. Here, after the covered wooden bridge at Spöl, the Ofen Pass road is crossed and the short counterclimb over Plej is mastered. Past the church, the path returns to the forest, following the Inn further to Susch and Lavin. The route follows the right bank of the Inn before crossing it at Ardez. The village is passed through before the final climb over the ruins of Chanoua, past the valley entrance to Val Tasna, to Ftan is tackled. From Ftan, a singletrail leads to Nairs, from where a final section follows the Inn before the last climb to Scuol awaits.

Alternatively, from Ftan Route 444 (National Park Bike Marathon) follows the hillside to Scuol.

Directions

Public Transport

Hourly by the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, or from the Lower Engadin) to S-chanf

Travel Information

  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27 towards St. Moritz or via the Julier Pass to St. Moritz and towards Zernez
  • 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

 S-chanf lies directly on the Engadin road H27 (25 minutes from the Vereina South Portal)

Parking

Paid public parking at the start and at the destination.

Responsible for this content: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG.

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