Via Grischuna Stage 3: Bergün - Spinas

Difficult

18 km

2:55 h

1102 mhd

656 mhd

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The third stage of the Via Grischuna, which connects the two famous Swiss mountain destinations of Davos Klosters and St. Moritz, begins in Bergün and leads over the Albula Pass past the emerald-coloured Palpuegna Lake and over the Fuorcla Crap Alv to Spinas.

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Highest Point 2467 m

Lowest Point 1361 m

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Start

Bergün

Destination

Spinas

Coordinates

46.628371, 9.746266

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Description

Stage 3 is the commuter stage into the Engadin region. Follow the river Alvra, out of Bergün, rolling without too much elevation gain along gentle forest trails, and passing under the arches of the Albula Railway. You’ve covered some quick kilometers by the time you reach the popular turquoise Lai da Palpuegna.

Cross the road at Crap Alv and recross after a gray rocky traverse. Climbing over the Albula tunnel, you arrive at another scenic turquoise lake, Lais digl Crap Alv, a picturesque stop to picnic. From there, the trail climbs a short bit more to Fuorcla Crap Alv. From the pass, it’s a steep descent into the Val Bever. Spinas is just a few kilometers downstream along the Beverin, a hotspot for mountain bikers and day hikers because of the easy access by train.

More information
Engadin Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
Ch-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch

Booking
Eurotrek AG
Zürcherstrasse 42
CH-8103 Unterengstringen
Phone: +41 44 316 10 00
E-mail: eurotrek@eurotrek.ch
Internet: www.eurotrek.ch/Via_Grischuna

Geheimtipp

Not only the Crap Alv lakes are worth a stop, but also at Palpuegna Lake a rest is almost a must.

Directions

Bergün - Preda - Lai da Palpuegna - Lais digl Crap Alv - Fuorcla Crap Alv - Spinas

Wegpunkte

Lake Bergün Filisur

Lai da Palpuogna

The Lai da Palpuogna with its crystal clear water and larch forest is an oasis of relaxation. Guests can relax at one of the picnic areas with fire pits. You can reach the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" from the Preda station.

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Fireplace Bergün Filisur

Grillstelle Lai da Palpuogna

The Lai da Palpuogna was chosen as the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" in a survey by SRF. The lake with its crystal clear water and the larch forest is truly an oasis of relaxation. Guests can linger at one of the picnic areas with fire pits.

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Fireplace Bergün Filisur

Grillstelle Punt Ota

The barbecue area is located on the Albula on the Albula railway adventure trail. Hike along the UNESCO World Heritage route and enjoy the break at the Punt Ota barbecue area.

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Biotope Bergün Filisur

Source of the Albula

At Crap Alv the Albula rises and forms a small waterfall. Along the hiking trail there are always small clear lakes to discover. If you follow the hiking trail to the Crap Alv Laiets, you will come across more small lakes.

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