Val Tantermozza: The lonely valley

Simple

11 km

4:05 h

315 mhd

Die Val Tantermozza erstreckt sich von God d’Arduond in der Mitte des Bildes und anschliessend in das Tal hinter dem rechts gelegenen Muot sainza Bön.

Blick auf die Val Tantermozza von Murtaröl aus. Dieser hintere Teil des Tales kann nicht begangen werden und ist ein Paradies für Gämsen.

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Im Juni blüht eingangs Val Trupchun an einigen Stellen der Frauenschuh, eine seltene und geschützte Orchidee.

Short hike in the front part of Val Tantermozza – one of the valleys in the Swiss National Park that is not accessible to people. The starting point at God d’Arduond is reachable from Zernez by an easy walking path.

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Highest Point 1764 m

Lowest Point 1471 m

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Start

Zernez train station (1471 m asl)

Destination

Zernez train station (1471 m asl)

Coordinates

46.697838, 10.090237

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Description

The path leads from the service road in the God d’Arduond area as a rarely used dead-end route into the otherwise inaccessible Val Tantermozza. For some time now, a bearded vulture pair has been breeding in this valley and can be observed with some luck. During the hike, besides hoofed animals, one may occasionally discover mountain lizards, adders, and grass frogs. Furthermore, golden eagles often circle over the valley. Also, in June, the lady's slipper orchid blooms at the park boundary.

Note: Dogs are not allowed in the Swiss National Park, not even on a leash. Further information and all protection regulations can be found at nationalpark.ch/schutzbestimmungen.

Hidden Gem

For those who want a complete view of the wild Val Tantermozza, the "Murtaröl" route is recommended.

Safety Note

Easy mountain hike (white-red-white). Some slopes with unstable rock masses must be crossed

Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency number

Equipment

Hiking boots or mountain boots, warm clothing, sun and rain protection, trekking poles if needed, binoculars recommended.

Directions

From Zernez train station (1474 m asl) on an easy walking path toward God Carolina / Cinuos-chel. After about an hour, before the service road crosses the Ova da Tantermozza, a mountain path branches off at the turning area in God d’Arduond (1625 m asl) heading toward Val Tantermozza. The path leads after a short ascent into the valley through various, sometimes very dry forest areas and past a large debris slope. After the park boundary, wetter forest areas with impressive giant trees follow. The path ends at Chamanna Tantermozza (1771 m asl), with a beautiful view into the wild valley, which is bounded by the chain of Piz Tantermozza – Piz Quattervals – Piz Cotschen and Piz d’Esan. Then return on the same path to the starting point.

Directions

Public Transport

Hourly Rhätian Railway service (from Chur, Prättigau, Upper and Lower Engadin) to Zernez

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüela Pass into Lower Engadin on H27

From the east: via Landeck / Austria toward St. Moritz on H27

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

Zernez is located directly on the Engadin road H27.

Parking

Free parking at the train station, in the village, and at the National Park visitor center in Zernez.

Access possible via Kraftwerkstrasse, which branches off H27 between Zernez and Brail, to the turning area God d’Arduond. You can park your car there.