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Mountain Adventures: Scenic Hikes from St. Moritz

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps with these ten hikes accessible by public transport from St. Moritz. From the challenging Senda Segantini with its spectacular views of 3000-meter peaks to the gentle trails along Lake Sils, there's something for every hiker. Explore unspoiled valleys, cross historic passes, and immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Engadine.

The hikes are listed in order of travel time from St. Moritz, making it easy to plan your mountain adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 7/10

You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

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.

dist24 km
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asce840 m
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desc360 m
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dura6h 25m
  • land

    Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views

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How to get to Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 7/10

Start directly from St. Moritz
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Via Albula/Bernina

You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

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.

dist130 km
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asce5100 m
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desc5400 m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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How to get to Via Albula/Bernina

Start directly from St. Moritz
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Senda Segantini, Stage 3/4

You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

The well-constructed trail passes five lakes in the Engadine region and offers views of bare, rugged slopes. It continues all the way to St. Moritz, alternating between coniferous forests, sleepy holiday resorts and now and then it passes a boat moored in the water. The Senda Segantini highlights some spots associated with the artist who painted the pristine landscape here until 1899.

dist20 km
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asce480 m
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desc500 m
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dura5h 20m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Senda Segantini, Stage 3/4

Start directly from St. Moritz
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Senda Segantini

You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

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.

dist74 km
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asce4100 m
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desc2800 m
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dura23h 20m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass

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How to get to Senda Segantini

Start directly from St. Moritz
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Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 6/10

You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

In the secluded Bever Valley, the path follows the Beverin mountain stream through larch forests. Later it continues upstream along the Inn with views of the Bernina massif. Through the renatured river landscape along the Rhaetian Railway the route leads to the exclusive holiday resort of St. Moritz.

dist13 km
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asce240 m
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desc280 m
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dura3h 15m

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    How to get to Via Albula/Bernina, Stage 6/10

    Start directly from St. Moritz
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    Senda Segantini, Stage 4/4

    You are already there! Start directly from St. Moritz.

    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.

    dist16 km
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    asce1200 m
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    desc540 m
    |
    dura5h 35m
    • land

      Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views

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    How to get to Senda Segantini, Stage 4/4

    Start directly from St. Moritz
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    Flaz Uferweg

    Minimum travel time: 6m to Punt Muragl Staz

    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.

    dist10 km
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    asce60 m
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    desc120 m
    |
    dura2h 20m
    • barr

      Barrier free: Yes

    • land

      Landscape: Along the water

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    How to get to Flaz Uferweg

    Fastest connection from St. Moritz to Punt Muragl Staz: 6m
    RE9 (6m)
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    ViaValtellina

    Minimum travel time: 6m to Punt Muragl Staz

    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.

    dist135 km
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    asce7000 m
    |
    desc8000 m
    • land

      Landscape: With panoramic views

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    How to get to ViaValtellina

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    ViaValtellina, Stage 4/8

    Minimum travel time: 6m to Punt Muragl Staz

    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.

    dist21 km
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    asce380 m
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    desc260 m
    |
    dura5h 15m
    • land

      Landscape: With panoramic views

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    How to get to ViaValtellina, Stage 4/8

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    Senda Val Champagna

    Minimum travel time: 7m to Samedan

    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.

    dist18 km
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    asce1200 m
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    desc1200 m
    |
    dura6h 50m

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      How to get to Senda Val Champagna

      Fastest connection from St. Moritz to Samedan: 7m
      IR38 (7m)
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