Nationalpark: Zernez – Munt Baselgia – Macunseen – Alp Zeznina – Lavin
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Description
The loop at the Macunseen is an optional extension of the tour and takes an additional 50 minutes (not yet included above). However, this can be avoided by taking the direct path towards Lavin.
Geheimtipp
Sicherheitshinweis
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain Rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Ausrüstung
Directions
The trek leads to the Kirchhügel in Zernez, from where you can either follow the paved road or the slightly steeper walking trail towards Munt Baselgia. A 700 meter ascent through diverse mountainous forest follows, which has everything to offer from the last barberries at Zernez up to the gnarled stone pines at the forest edge. The main road ends above the tree line near Plan Sech. From here, the trek also begins for those who took the shuttle bus from Zernez. The path winds upwards through avalanche barriers to a beautiful viewpoint (2682m above sea level). The subsequent final climb leads steeply over coarse rubble.
The view from the highest point of Munt Baselgia (2'945m above sea level) compensates for all of the hardship: the view opens onto the wide lake plateau of Macun, the pyramid of Piz Arpiglias, the chain of Piz Macun and the dark stature of Piz Nuna. To the east, the Fuorn Pass can be seen ending in the Italian Ortler massif. In the south, the unmistakable mighty Bernina group can be seen, while the Sarsura glacier is visible in the west.
Once more, the subsequent descent to Fuorcletta da Barcli (2'850m above sea level) requires a degree of sure-footedness and concentration. On the Fuorcletta da Barcli, the route turns northwards through the top of the rocky basin of Macun, where snow can frequently be found even in the middle of summer. The trail then leads past impressive rock glaciers down to the first lakes. The Lai Sura (Upper Lake) is located on the left, the Lai d'Immez (Middle Lake) straight ahead and the Lai da Mezza Glüna (Half-moon Lake) in the north-west. The path leads down to Lai d'Immez with a resting area on the east bank.
Subsequently there are two options:
The route to the north leads directly to Val Zeznina, while the path to the west allows you to visit Lai dal Dragun (Dragon Lake). At the park border, the two paths reunite and the steep and sometimes slippery trail then leads downhill to Alp Zeznina (1958m above sea level). From here, the well-marked hiking trail continues steadily downhill through the forest to Lavin, the destination of the hike (1'412m above sea level).
Alternatively, it is also possible to descend on marked trails to Susch (about 20 minutes of additional hiking time). There are hourly trains from both villages running back to the starting point in Zernez.
Directions
Public Transport
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart / Prättigau, Upper Engadine or Scuol) hourly to
- By Postbus (from Mals and Val Müstair) hourly to
The first 600m ascent from Zernez to Plan Sech can covered by shuttle-taxi if booked in advance (reservation: Macun shuttle +41 79 103 20 20)
Arrival information
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car through the Vereinatunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüelapass to Lower Engadine on the H27
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on the H27
- From the South: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Fuorn Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on the H27
Zernez is located directly on the Fuorn Pass and on the Engadiner Street H27 (10 minute drive from the Vereina south entrance)
Parken
- Free parking is available at Zernez train station
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