Hiking holidays in the Engadine | Engadin Scuol Zernez

In and near the National Park.

The hiking offer

Over 300 hiking trails, charming Engadine villages, the unspoilt nature and wilderness of the Swiss National Park and organised luggage transport ensure unforgettably beautiful days in your Engadine Scuol Zernez holiday region.

Experience nature actively. Hiking on pure alpine trails

Let the power of the intact nature have an effect on you. Discover the pure alpine trails – hiking, running or biking – in our vacation region Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair.

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Mit der Rhätischen Bahn ins Unterengadin. Bild: Dominik Täuber.

Guest cards Engadin Scuol Zernez. included public transport and more

Thanks to the guest card you can travel easily and free of charge through the vacation region. Hikes across the valley are even easier to plan. Just get on and enjoy.

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Hiking by theme.

Special hikes in the Engadine

Wanderung zum Muot da l'Hom – © Andrea Badrutt, Chur

All hikes

Whether valley hikes, up to high peaks, along the Inn or on themed trails. Browse through our tour suggestions and find your hiking tour.

Ausblick auf die Engadiner Bergwelt von Motta Naluns aus

Scenic hikes from the mountain station

More time to enjoy the mountain panorama. The first metres in altitude are comfortably mastered by gondola or chairlift.

Der Bergsee Lai Raduond im Unterengadin. Bild: Dominik Täuber.

Hikes to mountain lakes

Explore the Engadine mountains on a hike and rest by a beautiful mountain lake - that sounds like pure relaxation. Discover our tips for hikes to mountain lakes.

Wanderung zu den Macunseen im Schweizerischen Nationalpark.

Hiking in the National Park

21 hiking routes lead through the untouched nature in the Swiss National Park and offer a very special nature experience.

Wanderin im Engadin auf der Via Engiadina.

Hikes lasting several days

From accommodation to accommodation, always on foot and thus crossing the entire region? Then discover our multi-day hikes and get to know the Lower Engadine in a whole new way.

Der Bärenthemenweg bei S-charl im Unterengadin.

Theme trails

Whether on the trail of Schellen-Ursli, the bear or along the mineral water springs in the Lower Engadine. On the themed trails you not only enjoy nature and the landscape but also learn something about the region.

Familienspaziergang_Unterengadin_Naturerlebnis

Hiking with children

Hiking holidays for the whole family. Be inspired by our offers for small and big summit climbers.

Mountain huts

Mountain huts are a wonderful place to really immerse yourself in the mountain world, start tours or simply spend a cosy break.

Crap Putèr - Panoramablick Unterengadin.

Wanderung auf dem Hängebrückenweg im Val Sinestra im Unterengadin

Wandern im Val Mingèr, Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Wandern durch das Val Mingèr im Schweizerischen Nationalpark

Wandern auf dem Flurinaweg im Unterengadin

Wanderung und Wildtierbeobachtung auf dem Mot Tavrü

The most beautiful hikes

The climax.

Royal Tour to the Lais da Macun

This challenging tour to the high plateau of the picturesque Macun Lake District is an alpine hike into the youngest part of the Swiss National Park.

What a panorama.

Crap Putèr

From the dreamy Engadine village of Tarasp, the hike leads through the forest, above the tree line to Crap Putèr. The summit rewards with one of the most beautiful views of the Lower Engadine.

The classic.

Easy hike to the Lai Nair

Leisurely enjoyable hike with castle panorama to the small, picturesquely situated mountain lake Lai Nair, above Tarasp.

Over suspension bridges.

Sent – Val Sinestra – Zuort – Vnà

This varied tour takes you over suspension bridges, past the Val Sinestra spa hotel to the hamlet of Vnà. In between, we recommend a stop at the Hof Zuort inn for some refreshments.

Experience the original nature in the National Park.

The Val Mingèr

This National Park hike starts in Val S-charl and is a real experience, especially in autumn. Already on the way to the Mingèr rest area, animals can be discovered in the dumps.

For families.

Schellen Ursli trail in Guarda

The book «Schellen-Ursli» has made the village of Guarda famous. Highlights from the book can be found along the way, such as the joyful «Chalandamarz» bell procession.

A real summit experience that is not too difficult.

Piz Clünas

The summit tour takes you high up to Piz Clünas (2793 m above sea level) on the southern edge of the Silvretta. Our tip: Make a stop at Alp Laret and enjoy a delicious Kaiserschmarrn.

Smuggler's Trail.

Val d‘Uina

600 metres of path, in the middle of the rock – the Val d'Uina smuggler's path is truly spectacular. As a highlight, we recommend an overnight stay in the Sesvenna Hut or the SAC Hut Lischana.

For connoisseurs and families.

Flurina Trail on Motta Naluns

The Flurina Trail combines experience and movement. At ten stations, the story of Flurina and the wild bird can be actively experienced and felt.

Explore side valleys.

Tour to the SAC hut Chamonna Tuoi

From the Schellen-Ursli village to the foot of Piz Buin. This hike takes you from Guarda into the middle of the mountains past the Lai Blau to the Chamonna Tuoi SAC.

Game viewing and magnificent mountain panorama.

Mot Tavrü

The hike takes you from S-charl through the Val Tavrü, up to the Mot Tavrü. From here you can enjoy views of the Val Foraz and, with a little luck, of the red deer that live there.

Hiking Package.

Bookable offer

Would you like to book a hiking holiday and are looking for a suitable offer? On the Via Engiadina you hike along the panoramic path in the Engadine from accommodation to accommodation, from one picturesque mountain village with sgraffito-decorated houses to the next. Your luggage is conveniently transported for you.

Offer.

Multi-day hike on the Via Engiadina

Cross the dreamlike Engadine on foot and with organised luggage transport – find out more about the panoramic multi-day hike and the «Via Engiadina» hiking package.

Plan your hike.

Useful information

Hiking in the National Park region is pure enjoyment. So that you can focus on the beautiful things during your holiday, we have compiled useful information for your planning and stay below.

Overview

Interactive map

Be inspired by our tour suggestions or plan your personal hiking route through the Engadin Scuol Zernez holiday region with the tour planner.

Auf der Wanderung im Nationalpark zum Margunet.

Status of the hiking trails in the National Park

Find out directly from the Swiss National Park which hiking routes are currently open.

Wandern in der intakten Natur des Unterengadins.

Safe mountain hiking

As beautiful as hiking in the mountains is, things can change quickly far away from the next village. Get valuable tips on preparation and during the tour.

Mother cows and guard dogs

Find out here about the location of the suckler cow herds and the guard dogs, as well as the correct behavior towards the animals.

Inspiration

The Lower Engadine has much more to offer. Let yourself be inspired by the people who live here. Learn more about the «Fair Trail» campaign and other topics.

Parkwächter im Schweizerischen Nationalpark.

The national park ranger. Not Armon Willy

The rangers in the national park need a lot of patience. Not Armon has it. He makes a note of every chamois and deer he sees.

Experience unspoilt nature and wilderness. Hiking in the Swiss National Park

The untouched nature and the high species richness of fauna and flora make the Swiss National Park so unique. Immerse yourself in over 100 km of hiking tours.

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Certified hiking hotels in the Lower Engadine

Hotel Tarasp

Château Hotel Chastè

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Astras

Hotel Guarda

Meisser Hotel

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Conrad Scuol

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Crusch Alba

Hotel Ftan

Hotel Bellavista

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Belvédère

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Garni Gabriel

Hotel Ardez

Schorta's Hotel Alvetern

Hotel Scuol

Hotel Traube Üja

Hotel Scuol

Engadine Boutique Hotel GuardaVal

Hotel Zernez

Hotel Bär & Post

The Hotel Baer & Post is a traditional house with Swiss charm.

All certified hiking hotels in the region

Hiking experiences from the valley #engadinized

Fairtrail – nice, clean and ready

Sometimes you would rather be alone on the hiking trail, but you are not. That's why mutual acceptance and consideration are called for. Also think of nature and stay on the marked paths.

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