Zernez – Brail

Medium

7.5 km

2:00 h

257 mhd

92 mhd

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Hiking trail on the Via Engiadina from Zernez to Brail.

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Fitness

Highest Point 1723 m

Lowest Point 1466 m

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Start

Zernez station

Destination

Brail

Coordinates

46.697794, 10.090268

Details

Description

After the bridge at the campsite, the sunny trail on the Via Engiadina leads slightly uphill via Prazet along lush flower meadows to Brail. A sunny hike suitable for prams with views of the Inn or the National Park on the opposite side of the valley.

Hidden Gem

Brail – the small fraction of Zernez is home to the smallest 5-star superior hotel in Switzerland.

Safety Note

The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that the current weather conditions and weather forecasts are observed before starting the tour.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing, water bottle, rain and sun protection

Directions

Public Transport

By train (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from Upper-Engadine or from Scuol) hourly to Zernez
By post bus (from Mals and Val Müstair) hourly to Zernez

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 Engadine on H27
From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27

Zernez is located directly on the Ofenpass and on the Engadine road H27 (10 minutes drive from Vereina south portal.