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Chamues-ch - Zuoz
easy
Distance 6.3 km
1:51 h
135 m
149 m
1,812 m
1,678 m
Discover villages with typical Engadin houses
Along the Via Engiadina, you will discover in succession the picturesque Engadin villages Chamues-ch, La Punt, Madulain, and Zuoz with their sgraffito facades. Zuoz, the most authentic village of the Upper Engadin, is worth more than just a quick visit. Be sure to allow some time here ...
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In Madulain you can choose, if desired, a slightly flatter road: just outside the village take the right turn instead of climbing straight ahead. This road is almost flat all the way to Zuoz and is also suitable for buggies, which the higher path is not!
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,812 m
Lowest point
1,678 m
Track types
Asphalt
505 m
Forested/wild trail
124 m
Path
2 km
Road
3.6 km
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Roadbook
- You get off at the charming little square of the twin village La Punt - Chamues-ch. You stand at the entrance of Val Chamuera (Reto-Romance for "chamois valley").
- With your back to the bus, you see in front of you the evangelical St. Andrea church from the 14th century. The church is worth a visit.
- After visiting the church, return to the square. With your back to the village fountain, take the right street passing through the typical Engadin village. Admire the houses with typical Engadin characteristics: massive walls, deep-set windows, and a rounded arch gate. What makes each of these houses unique is the sgraffito on the stuccoed facades. The word derives from the Italian sgraffiare (to scratch) and refers to the technique of the traditional craft brought to the Upper Engadin by traveling workers already in the 16th century. The sayings, patterns, and drawings are carved into the stucco and their effect unfolds not through color but by a well-designed play of light and shadow. Often this reveals something about the inhabitants of the house.
- You continue straight, and Chamues-ch almost seamlessly merges into La Punt (Reto-Romance for "bridge"). Just before that bridge (over the Inn) you see on the right the imposing Chesa Merleda which with its battlements is a landmark in proud La Punt. The striking white building was built in the 17th century for Captain Ulrich Albertini but is now a two-family dwelling.
- Turn right onto the asphalt road in front of this building. Soon you leave the village and walk through fields.
- After about 1 km you reach a crossroads. Take the road on the left. You soon arrive at the Inn. Just under the concrete bridge over the Inn, go uphill and cross the Inn over the wooden bridge.
- You are now in Madulain (derived from "Metallum", metal, probably because copper was once mined here). Madulain is the smallest village of the Engadin but is dominated by the ruins of Guardaval castle from the 13th century, once the largest castle complex in the Upper Engadin. Tourism has not yet really arrived in this village, as seen for example in the almost complete absence of new buildings. Admire the individually beautiful Engadin houses.
- Before the late Gothic church dedicated to San Batrimieu, turn left into the old village towards the station. There is one public toilet here.
- Leave the station behind and follow briefly the path next to the railway line.
- At the asphalt road, turn left under the railway. Follow the street through the "new" Madulain.
- A little further, the main street bends to the right. However, the walk continues straight ahead, uphill. (Those who want to avoid the climb or those walking with a buggy should take this right road. This road follows the contour lines and leads you straight to Zuoz).
- A short steep climb brings us a bit above the valley. Walk over 1 km above the valley and enjoy the view of the valley. On the opposite side of the Inn, you see the Zuoz golf course.
- After crossing a small river, you see the imposing Hotel Castell. Go under the hotel and take a moment to look through the "water window" (Das Wasserfenster by Swiss artist Roman Signer from 2011). A sensual event and a symbol of how the natural force of water shapes the mountain landscape and life within it.
- Further on, you reach an asphalt road. Do not follow the descending road but go to the front of the hotel. At the bend, go straight and follow the path that gently rises. After a few meters, you already see a new artwork: the white building is the Skyspace Piz Uter by James Turrell, an American artist who mainly focuses on the use of light and space. Go inside for a moment.
- Return to the path and continue your walk under the ski lift. You will soon arrive in Zuoz.
- At the crossroads, take the road to the right down through the village. The beautiful village square with a fountain with a bear invites you to rest for a while.
- Also take time to wander through the village: it rightly claims the title of the most beautiful village of the Engadin.
- The streets that lead down bring you to the station where you take the train to St. Moritz. There is also a public toilet here and a small supermarket in front of the station.
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Bus stop La Punt Chamues-ch, PlazmiaEngiadina InnHub PopUp La Punt
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Public transport
Depending on your departure time, you can travel the Zuoz/St. Moritz route by a combination of bus/bus or bus/train.
- Timetable:
- https://engadinbus.ch/
- Enter:
- Departure/Final stop
- Date/Departure time
- Click on 'Search connection'
- Outbound:
- Departure stop = St. Moritz Bad, Hallenbad
- Final stop = Chamues-ch, plaz
- Return:
- Departure stop = Zuoz, Stadium
- Final stop = St. Moritz Bad, Hallenbad or St. Moritz Bad, Sonne
Coordinates
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2'791'303E 1'161'022N
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46.573092, 9.934474
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46°34'23.1"N 9°56'04.1"E
UTM
32T 571607 5158149
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.3 km
Duration
1:51 h
Ascent
135 m
Descent
149 m
Highest point
1,812 m
Lowest point
1,678 m
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