Discover the majestic beauty of the Swiss Alps with these ten remarkable hikes accessible from Pontresina by public transport. From the iconic Senda Segantini to the challenging Bernina Tour, each trail offers a unique perspective of the Engadine's breathtaking landscapes. Wander through idyllic valleys, ascend to panoramic viewpoints, and explore pristine alpine environments teeming with diverse flora and fauna.
The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Pontresina, making it easy to plan your adventure based on your schedule and preferences. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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The hiking trail along the UNESCO World Heritage section of the Rhaetian Railway runs as near as possible to the Albula and Bernina railway line, regularly affording enchanting open views of an over 100-year-old total artwork in stunning Alpine scenery.
130 km
5100 m
5400 m
Landscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The Senda Segantini is a unique hiking route through the incomparable Engadin and Sursetter mountain landscape. It follows the footsteps of Italian painter Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), the great master of combining realism with symbolism.
74 km4100 m2800 m
23h 20mLandscape: Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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A gentle ascent leads along the river through the idyllic Val Roseg, where massive boulders lie among flowers and conifers. The trail then climbs steeply over pastures with views of the surrounding peaks and the glaciers of Sella and Roseg. At Fuorcla Surlej, you cross a gravel landscape.
14 km1100 m190 m4h 45mTour published by:
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A gentle, steady climb through moor landscapes and Alpine pastures to the Bernina pass. The protected Staz forest, the Pontresina mountain resort, the Morteratsch glacier world and the highest peaks in the Graubünden region make this an unforgettable tour.
24 km840 m360 m6h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The last section of the Senda Segantini is physically demanding. Some of it follows a narrow path along the steep slope. The views of the 3000-m peaks around St. Moritz are spectacular. At 2730 m you reach the Segantini Hut where the famous painter died.
16 km1200 m540 m5h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Wine from Veltlin has been imported to Graubunden and Voralberg for hundreds of years. One of the pack-mule routes led from Veltlin via Davos into Montafon. The historic route has been revived as the ViaValtellina, an attractive long-distance hiking route.
135 km7000 m8000 mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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This walk offers exceptional views in an old Swiss stone pine forest, over Lake St. Moritz and towards S-chanf.
8 km560 m560 m2h 55mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The route from Pontresina alongside the River Flaz to Beve is a real treat for the eyes. Surrounded by the majestic Engadin mountains and the wide, flower-filled valley, you follow alongside gently murmuring waters.
10 km60 m120 m2h 20m
Barrier free: YesLandscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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Long-distance hike with views of the Bernina glaciers and the highest Graubünden peak, Piz Bernina (4049 m a.s.l.). Highlights: the Bernina pass with its lakes, the Diavolezza, the flowery Val Roseg, the culturally significant Engadine village of Sils together with views of the Bianco mountain ridge or the Upper Engadine lakes.
68 km4700 m3000 mLandscape: Along a glacier, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Through the wide, open mountain landscape of the Upper Engadine from S-chanf via Zuoz and Samedan to Pontresina. Picturesque villages with old manor houses and hotel buildings from the era of belle époque, alternating with a unique natural landscape.
21 km380 m260 m5h 15mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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