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Sils – Chastè Peninsula – Sils

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    Walk in the footsteps of Nietzsche amidst the unique Upper Engadine lake landscape

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    Distance 4.4 km
    1:12 h
    49 m
    49 m
    1,835 m
    1,797 m

    The expanse, the light, and the view over Lake Sils towards Maloja already captivate at the start of the walk. Across the large plain, good paths lead to the beginning of the peninsula from where a varied, easy-to-walk hiking trail winds through the forested peninsula. The play of clouds and sun, the rustling of the waves, and the scent of the mountain forest on the Chastè Peninsula fascinate again and again. You really cannot get enough of the view. Along the way, cozy benches invite you to rest, enjoy, and philosophize. After a refreshing cool-down in the crystal-clear Lake Sils, you feel reborn. At the Nietzsche memorial stone, almost at the end of the peninsula, the view towards Plaun da Lej and Maloja is particularly beautiful. It's no wonder that Nietzsche was also inspired by this unique landscape. The stone foundation remains on the rock at the northern shore testify to the castle that gave the peninsula its name. The short detour to this historic site is definitely worthwhile. Fascinated by the stay on the famous peninsula, you stroll back along the large plain towards the village of Sils, flanked on one side by fishing boats anchored in the water and on the other by rare plants.

    Further information
    Engadin Tourism AG
    Via Maistra 1
    CH-7500 St. Moritz
    Phone: +41 81 830 00 01 
    E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch 
    Website: www.engadin.ch

    Author’s recommendation

    At the fire pits directly by the lake, everything is ready for a sociable barbecue chat in the midst of nature.

    In autumn, with some luck, you can find the Silserkugeln here.

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    1,835 m
    Lowest point
    1,797 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 25.69%Path 50.36%Road 23.94%
    Forested/wild trail
    1.1 km
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    2.2 km
    Road
    1 km
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    Sils Tourist Information
    T +41 81 838 50 50
    sils@estm.ch 
    www.sils.ch / www.engadin.ch

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    Sils – Chastè Peninsula – Sils

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    Indoor Parking Sils / Val Fex, Sils
    Benches near the dry stone walls in the Sils Plain
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    Parking Sils Baselgia, Sils
    Bus stop Sils Baselgia, Biblioteca
    Biblioteca Engiadinaisa (Library)

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    By Engadin Bus to the Sils Baselgia Dotturas stop

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    Sils/Segl Maria 

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    Car park Sils-Val-Fex-Sils

    Coordinates

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    2'778'690E 1'144'575N
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    46.428693, 9.763655
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    46°25'43.3"N 9°45'49.2"E
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    32T 558673 5141963
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Hiking map Engadin St. Moritz, 1:25,000, Orell Füssli, ISBN 978-2-940381-82-1

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    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
    1:12 h
    Ascent
    49 m
    Descent
    49 m
    Highest point
    1,835 m
    Lowest point
    1,797 m
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