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Schweizerischer Nationalpark
Schweizerischer Nationalpark
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23 lakes, crystalline bedrock, rare plant species and a fantasy world of dragons and dwarfs all contribute to Macun’s renown as one of the pearls of the National Park.
difficult
Distance 21 km
8:06 h
1,517 m
1,556 m
2,941 m
1,385 m
Since 1st August 2000 the Macun lakes and their surroundings, which belong to the municipality of Lavin, are part of the Swiss National Park.
This is a long and challenging high mountain excursion, suitable only for seasoned, sure-footed walkers with a head for heights.
Particularities
View from Munt Baselgia, Macun lakes, crystalline soil flora, pygmy buttercup, rock glacier
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difficult
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difficult
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Highest point
2,941 m
Lowest point
1,385 m
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Munt BaselgiaZernez, staziun
Zernez train station
Zernez railway station
Zernez
Station Lavin
Lavin
Lavin railway station
Lavin, Bahnhof
Alp Zeznina Dadaint
Schloss Planta von Wildenberg in Zernez
Katholische Kirche San Antonius Zernez
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Zernez (Gemeinde Zernez)
La Vouta Lavin
National Park Centre in Zernez
National Park Centre
Kirche San Güerg Lavin
Engadiner Kraftwerke AG
Evangelische Kirche San Maurizius Zernez
Public transport
Zernez - Lavin, Bahnhof
Coordinates
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2'802'761E 1'175'304N
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46.698116, 10.090152
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46°41'53.2"N 10°05'24.5"E
UTM
32T 583344 5172194
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
21 km
Duration
8:06 h
Ascent
1,517 m
Descent
1,556 m
Highest point
2,941 m
Lowest point
1,385 m
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