The book «Schellen-Ursli» has made the custom of Chalandamarz widely known. The Schellen-Ursli route in Guarda brings the story vividly back to life.
The thematic route is located above the Schellen-Ursli village of Guarda. The route leads from Guarda to Plan dal Növ, over to Clüs, to Lajet and back down to Guarda. The route covers highlights from the book such as the bell distribution, the adventurous climb to the Maiensäss, or the joyful bell procession «Chalandamarz». The experience is always the focus. Thus, the whole story is not told, but the imagination of the visitors is given plenty of freedom.
Author’s recommendation
Before or after the hike, you can visit the Schellen-Ursli Museum in Guarda, which is located opposite Hotel Meisser.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The route was evaluated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency number
Tips and suggestions
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The thematic route is located above the Schellen-Ursli village of Guarda. The route leads from Guarda to Plan dal Növ, over to Clüs, to Lajet and back down to Guarda.
The route is not suitable for strollers.
Schellen-Ursli museum
Schellen-Ursli museum
Haus Nr. 51
Feuerstelle Plan dal Növ
Feuerstelle Lajet
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadin) hourly to Guarda station
- With the PostAuto connection to the PostAuto stop Guarda, cumün
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Directions
- From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27
- From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Guarda can be reached from the Engadin Road H27 in 20 minutes driving time from the southern portal of the Vereina tunnel.
Parking
- Paid parking spaces at the entrance of the village of Guarda
Coordinates
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Equipment
Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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