Igl Compass, 3016 m

From Preda you hike with good altitude gain through the forest and to the Zavretta Alp. Only briefly comfortably in the valley floor and then steeply to the right to a ridge. Then continue to the Fuorcla Zavretta, a saddle between the mighty Piz Üertsch and the Igl Compass. Below the notch already onto the ridge and on clear paths without difficulty to the summit of the Igl Compass, where we are already awaited: by a large number of stone cairns of different sizes. Magnificent view, beautiful deep view of the Lai da Palpuogna. The descent first leads to the Fuorcla Zavretta, 2901 m, then – sparsely marked – to the Terrassas plateau and down steep south slopes to the Albulapass/Pass d’Alvra. From the hospice we take the footpath to the right of the busy pass road to Crap Alv – »White Stone«. Here you cross the road and shortly afterwards reach the picturesque Lai da Palpuogna. Along its northern shore, then briefly and steeply through the forest down to the Preda station – restaurant a