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Historical Site Historical Site · Surselva · 1,442 m

Pigniu Dam

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  • Photo: UNESCO-Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona, Surselva Tourismus
A dam wall that makes you think! A must for art and nature lovers!
In 1989 a 50 m high dam with a crest length of 250 m was built in the small mountain municipality Pigniu/Panix. This huge concrete canvas was turned into a painting by the Engadin artist Martin Valär and presents itself to the hiker from an entirely different perspective. See for yourself and learn more about the colourful dam wall in the small mountain municipality Pigniu. Besides that there is a beautiful place to barbecue and linger on the shore of the lake. 

Public transport

Bus 424 Richtung Andiast, posta nehmen und in Andiast Post aussteigen. Die genauen Verbindungen können Sie der SBB Seite entnehmen.

Directions

Aus Richtung Ilanz oder Disentis von der Route 19 in die Strasse "Sutvitg" Richtung Waltensburg abbiegen. Anschliessend der Hauptstrasse bis zur alten Sägerei (vis à vis Casa Reviva)  im hinteren Teil des Dorfes folgen.

Parking

Bei der alten Sägerei befindet sich ein Parkplatz.

Coordinates

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2'727'514E 1'187'356N
DD
46.825138, 9.109878
DMS
46°49'30.5"N 9°06'35.6"E
UTM
32T 508380 5185738
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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate closed
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 243 m
Descent 244 m

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