Runchett da Sotsassa

Poschiavo lies at around 1000 meters above sea level. However, thanks to its southern exposure and relatively mild climate, the conditions here are favorable for growing fruit and vegetables - in contrast to the neighboring Engadin, which was supplied with fresh produce from Valposchiavo via the Bernina Pass until the Second World War.

For this purpose, slopes were terraced in the valley to create areas for growing vegetables. The former gardens have disappeared and in some places the forest has reclaimed the terrain, but the original, stepped terrain is still clearly visible in some places.

Such relics are particularly visible from Runchett Sotsassa. The viewpoint is just over a hundred meters higher than the valley floor, but offers a magnificent view of the small town and the surrounding mountains. At two relatively flat spots, wooden benches invite you to linger and enjoy the view.