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Hike mostly on flat paths and small roads all around Lake Sils. With lots of views of the lake and the surrounding peaks.
Attention: From 27.10.25 until 31.03.2026, there will be a temporary closure of the hiking trail between Sils and Isola.
moderate
Distance 13.5 km
4:00 h
370 m
368 m
2,039 m
1,800 m
This is a great opportunity to discover the fascinating region around the Malojapass. The village of Sils is the easternmost point of the circular hike and offers many refreshment options along the way. From here, you could also take the scheduled boat for a pleasant return trip to Maloja, halving the effort of the hike around the lake.
Please note: From 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, the route between Sils and Isola will be diverted due to construction work. Please follow the signs on site.
Author’s recommendation
Coffee break with local products in Isola or Sils.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Landscape
Highest point
2,039 m
Lowest point
1,800 m
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Asphalt
2.2 km
Forested/wild trail
2.9 km
Path
8.4 km
Road
76 m
Rest stops
Camping MalojaRestaurant Lagrev
Safety information
Please note: From 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, the route between Sils and Isola will be diverted due to construction work. Please follow the signs on site.Tips and suggestions
Please note: From 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, the route between Sils and Isola will be diverted due to construction work. Please follow the signs on site.Roadbook
It is best to leave the car at the parking lot east of Maloja, where the main road meets the shore of Lake Sils. From the parking lot, go left up the path that leads to a bend, then traverse the slope westward with a beautiful view of the Pizzo Badile and the mountains of Bergell. At the fork, go right until you reach the plain and the village of Blaunca (2037 m). Follow the small road past the beautiful houses and after a descent come to a second village located amid wonderful pastures: Grevasalvas. From this point, the path goes uphill again below a rock overhang, you come to a junction with the option to the Lago del Lunghin and reach a small hill on the right; from here begins a long diagonal descent with a nice view of the lake. At the next junction, turn right to reach the main road of the Engadin right at the intersection of Sils Baselgia. Between the typical Engadin houses, you enter the village and shortly after turn right to the lake shore and continue along the south side of the lake. Here you can also take the highest scheduled boat line in Europe back to Maloja. On foot, keep going until the small road narrows to a path and then reach Isola, which lies in a wide meadow on the shore of Lake Sils. The return to Maloja is along the lakeside road.
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Line St. Moritz - Maloja - (Chiavenna), stop Maloja Capolago or Maloja PostaDirections
Follow main road 3 to MalojaCoordinates
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2'774'213E 1'141'960N
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46.406359, 9.704458
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46°24'22.9"N 9°42'16.0"E
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32T 554147 5139439
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.5 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
370 m
Descent
368 m
Highest point
2,039 m
Lowest point
1,800 m
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