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National Park: Val Mingèr

Medium
11.1 km
4:30 h
666 mhd
666 mhd
Nationalpark: Val Mingèr (oua_604238766_image)
Nationalpark: Val Mingèr (oua_22674607_image)

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Nationalpark: Val Mingèr (oua_604238767_image)
Easy, comfortable family hike through the unspoiled Val Mingèr, where in 1904 the last free-living bear in Switzerland was shot, and today red deer can be observed in large numbers.
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Highest Point  2316 m
Lowest Point  1650 m
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Start
PostAuto stop Scuol, Val Mingèr
Destination
PostAuto stop Tarasp, Fontana
Coordinates
46.730641, 10.305579

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Description

A comfortable, short hike through a valley with a varied history. From the mining area (hence also the name Val Mingèr – valley of miners) to the nature reserve left to itself. Besides good observation opportunities for deer and chamois, the hike offers a beautiful view from Sur il Foss.

Note: Bringing dogs into the Swiss National Park is not allowed, not even on a leash. Further information as well as all protection regulations can be found under nationalpark.ch/schutzbestimmungen.

Geheimtipp

A visit to the Schmelzra museum with the bear exhibition is highly worthwhile. The experiential exhibition gives insight into the past, the way of life, the biology, and the return of brown bears. It is particularly suitable for children.

Sicherheitshinweis

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This hike requires basic alpine experience, orientation skills, mountain boots are strongly recommended.

Emergency numbers:
144   emergency call, first aid   
1414 mountain rescue REGA
112   international emergency call

Ausrüstung

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit

Directions

  • PostAuto stop Scuol, Val Mingèr
  • Parking lot Pradatsch (1654 m a.s.l.) in Val S-charl
  • Path over the Clemgia and steps into a splendid forest area
  • small meadow with short-mowed lawn
  • through dry terrain with a view of Val Foraz
  • striking rock formation between Val Mingèr and Val Foraz, also called Witch's Head or "Cheu da la stria"
  • two stream crossings
  • path uphill with a view of the striking pyramid of Piz Plavna Dadaint
  • leaving the closed forest
  • rest area Val Mingèr (2168 m a.s.l.)
  • path westward, towards Sur il Foss
  • steep ascent up to the pass height of Sur il Foss (2317 m a.s.l.)
  • returning by the same path to the starting point Pradatsch

Variants
Further variants are also possible, e.g., a descent through Val Plavna to Tarasp or a continuation via the Fuorcla Val dal Botsch to Il Fuorn.

Directions

Public Transport

  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, or Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • By PostAuto (from Martina, Sent, Ftan, or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • Further by PostAuto with hourly connection to the PostAuto stop Scuol, Val Mingèr

Arrival information

  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass to Scuol. The summer village S-charl can be reached from Scuol in about 25 minutes.
  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards Scuol and then also turn into the side valley Val S-charl
  • Due to partly narrow road conditions, we recommend arriving from Scuol to S-charl by PostAuto

Parken

  • Paid parking lots in Scuol and S-charl
  • Free parking lots in Tarasp Fontana

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