Bregaglia Engadine

In Bregaglia Engadin you will find an extensive network of 260 km of officially marked hiking trails at altitudes ranging from 690 to over 3000 meters. Here you can observe the awakening of nature from high alpine regions to milder areas with a Mediterranean climate. Easy hiking trails follow the course of the valley and are ideal for families. More challenging tours lead into the side valleys, while ambitious hikers are drawn to the heights. Experienced guides are on hand everywhere if required. A classic is the hike on the Via Panoramica, a high-altitude trail on the sunny side of the valley with spectacular views. The cultural and themed hiking trails allow you to view Bregaglia Engadin from the perspective of the many artists who have been inspired by the region. These include the Castasegna chestnut trail, which is particularly inspiring in spring when the trees are in bloom and exude their sweet scent. Bregaglia Engadin is also worth a visit for mountain bikers and is an unforgettable adventure. MTB tours such as the Gir da Sot Porta circular route from Castasegna pose some challenges in terms of fitness, but reward you with unforgettable panoramas. Along the way, there is always the opportunity to take a break and stop off at a traditional mountain hut.

In addition to the beautiful landscape, the Bregaglia Engadin destination is also home to picturesque villages with cultural sights and an excellent range of local specialties. Each village has its own character and you can explore them on your own or ask a travel guide for helpful travel tips. Here you will also find numerous restaurants such as Palazzo Salis, Stüa Granda, La Soglina or Corona. They serve excellent delicacies from the region. Whether located in the valley or on a mountain range, the villages in Bregaglia Engadin are ideal starting points for excursions into nature.

• Maloja - 1,809 m - the highest village in the municipality of Bregaglia lies on the shores of Lake Sils.
• Isola - popular excursion destination on the south-eastern shore of Lake Sils.
• Casaccia - 1,458 m - at the foot of two passes, the Maloja Pass and the Septimer Pass.
• Vicosoprano - 1,067 m - here you can admire the impressive Pretorio, the former courthouse.
• Stampa and Borgonovo - 994 m, here you will find most of the museums, Stampa is the home of the world-famous Giacometti family of artists.
• Soglio - 1,080 m - the sun terrace of the Bergell Engadin with a magnificent view of the Bondasca group.

• Bondo and Promontogno - 823 m - these two villages enchant with their narrow, winding alleyways, with Pizzo Badile towering above them all

• Castasegna - 686 m - surprises with a climate that is more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than a typical Alpine valley.