Discover ten fantastic hiking trails accessible by public transport from Samedan, nestled in the heart of the Upper Engadine. From the unspoiled Val Champagna to the iconic Bernina Pass, these routes showcase the region's stunning alpine landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and panoramic mountain vistas. Whether you're looking for a challenging climb or a gentle stroll through flower-filled meadows, there's a perfect trail waiting for you in this corner of Graubünden.
The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Samedan, making it easy to plan your adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Tour from Samedan in the unspoilt Val Champagna. The challenging climb has its rewards: first, the natural beauty of Lej Muragl, and a unique view across the Upper Engadine lake landscape at Muottas Muragl. Do you fancy a trail run? This route is ideal.
18km
1200m
1200m
6h 50mTour published by:
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This leg is the highlight of the route, setting off from Preda via the Albula Pass to the southern tunnel portal. The mountain hiking trail passes by the crystal-clear Lai da Palpuogna lake, climbing up to Alp Weissenstein (known as Crap Alv in Romansh) and onward to Fuorcla Crap Alv. This is followed by a steep descent into the Val Bever valley until you reach the idyllic Spinas, your destination for this leg.
12km820m780m4h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Samedan | |
| (6m) | |
| Spinas |
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.
16km1200m540m5h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Samedan | |
| (7m) | |
| St. Moritz |
Surrounded by an impressive mountain landscape from Pontresina through the Val Bernina and up to the Bernina Passm watershed between the Black Sea (Lej Nair) and the Adriatic Sea (Lago Bianco). Insight into the effects of climate change in Pontresina and Morteratsch.
17km700m240m4h 45mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Samedan, Bahnhof | |
| (7m) | |
| Pontresina, Gitögla |
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.
14km1100m190m4h 45mTour published by:
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| Samedan, Bahnhof | |
| (7m) | |
| Pontresina, Gitögla |
From the glacier world of the Diavolezza, the route heads into the Val da Fain, known for its marmots and magnificent alpine flora. With a bit of luck, you may spot an ibex in the rocks of Piz Albris. You finally descend over the vast stone desert of Fuorcla Pischa to the Engadine mountaineering village of Pontresina.
14km880m1150m5h 10mTour published by:
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| Samedan | |
| (7m) | |
| Pontresina |
You cross over the border from the Lower Engadine to the Upper Engadine in the wild Val Punt Ota. Narrow paths run along the slope through coniferous forests and across wide pastures. The view sweeps across the valley and the mountain peaks of the national park. Solid stone walls, round arches and ornate facades catch the eye in Zuoz.
19km660m900m5h 25mTour published by:
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| Samedan | |
| (9m) | |
| Zuoz |
Going along the Julier Pass road, and across fragrant pastures to Alp Suvretta, St. Moritz soon comes into view. The next destination is Corviglia, the local mountain of the glamorous alpine metropolis. The final ascent ends at the deep blue natural reservoir of Lej Alv. From Marguns, you can take the gondola lift to Celerina or follow the alpine trail.
15km1050m600m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Samedan | |
| (3m) | |
| Celerina |
| Celerina (Talstation Marguns) | |
| (8m) | |
| Marguns (Val Saluver) |
The Scalettapass (scaletta = ladder): used since the Bronze Ages as merchants’ path until the 1971 opening of the Flüelapass. And Vallember – name of the wildly gushing stream by the picturesque Susauna hamlet. Challenging path to the impressive Alp Funtauna, and pass-way to Dürrboden.
18km1050m660m5h 45mTour published by:
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| Samedan | |
| (21m) | |
| Cinuos-chel-Brail |
The first stage of the Via Engiadina route runs gently upwards and downwards along the hillside above Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana. It leads past narrow mountain streams and huge rock formations, through flower meadows and old pine and larch forests, providing a superb view of the Upper Engadine.
13km660m640m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Samedan | |
| (9m) | |
| St. Moritz |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins |
