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S-charl – Mot Madlain (return)
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Just below the Mot Madlain with a view towards Val Tavrü.Photo: Dominik Täuber, Dominik Täuber
Short but partly steep hike to Mot Madlain, where a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding valleys waits.
From the former mining village of S-charl, where silver and lead were once mined, a rather short and partly steep hike leads to Mot Madlain. Here, a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys such as Val Tavrü and Val S-charl entices. In summer, the diverse flora with Edelweiss clusters can be admired.
Author’s recommendation
- For a break in the idyllic location of S-charl, the "Crusch Alba" and "Mayor", each with a sun terrace, invite you to stop by.
- The mining history of S-charl can be experienced up close during guided excursions into the tunnels. Bookable at the Scuol guest information, Tel. +41 81 861 88 00.
- At the Schmelzra S-charl museum with the bear museum, you can learn more about the miners and bears in Switzerland, schmelzra.ch
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The route was evaluated in favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the hike. This hike requires surefootedness, hiking boots, and hiking equipment.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, First Aid
1414 Mountain Rescue REGA
112 International Emergency Number
Roadbook
From the village of S-charl, the path leads from the bridge at the village entrance towards Ils Chomps, gently ascending through the forest. Along the way, you pass the remains of a mining facility. Towards the tree line, the hike becomes quite steep upwards before flattening out again on the last stretch to Mot Madlain. The return down to S-charl is via the same route.
S-charl
S-charl (Gemeinde Scuol)
Bear exhibition S-charl
Reformierte Kirche S-charl
Museum Schmelzra
S-charl
S-charl
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
- By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
- Then continue by PostBus with hourly connection to the S-charl PostBus stop
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Directions
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From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela pass to Scuol. The summer village of S-charl is reachable from Scuol in about 25 minutes.
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From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards Scuol and then turn into the side valley Val S-charl.
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Due to the partly narrow road conditions, we recommend traveling from Scuol to S-charl by PostBus.
Parking
- Free parking at the entrance to the village of S-charl
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Rother Hiking Guide Unterengadin
- Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 "Tarasp" edition year: 2019 ISBN Number: 978-3-302-30249-2 or depending on the area
- Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 "National Park" edition year: 2019 ISBN Number: 978-3-302-30459-5
Author’s map recommendations
- Scuol 1199: ISBN Number: 978-3-302-01199-8
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Equipment
Hiking boots, possibly poles, sun protection, enough to drink.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions