Via Bregaglia 1st stage: Maloja - Vicosoprano
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/ Panoramaaussicht bei CasacciaPhoto: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo, Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
Historic trail that leads through forests and pastures, past numerous historical and natural monuments. The Belvedere Tower and Glacier Mills in Maloja, the ruins of San Gaudenzio in Casaccia, the Praetorium of Vicosoprano.
The route Maloja - Casaccia, also called "Malögin", leads along the remains of the ancient Roman road. You walk past the church ruins of San Gaudenzio on the right side of the valley on to Casaccia.
Vicosoprano was the historic main town of the valley. Places of interest in the village are the church of San Cassiano built around the year 1000, the church of Santa Trinità - an early baroque building, the praetorium with the torture chamber, the Salis family tower and the old bridge over the Maira River. At the exit of the village in the direction of Borgonovo the two pillars of the gallows can be found.
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Author’s recommendation
Before the start in Maloja, a visit to the glacier mills is recommended.
Equipment
Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection.
Tips, hints and links
The package "Via Bregaglia" includes:
Bed and breakfast, luggage transport, packed lunch, entrance to one of the valley museums, a hiking map and of course, a warm welcome. The package can be modified on request: You can freely book the length of the stay as well as the starting location and destination:
http://www.bregaglia.ch/it/vivere-la-bregaglia/le-nostre-perle/via-bregaglia-via-sett
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
At the information point in Maloja, start walking to the right towards the Belvedere Tower. After a visit to the glacier potholes, walk back down again towards Malögin via a narrow hiking trail at the Belvedere Tower.
Note
Public transport
Public transport friendly
By post bus from St.Moritz or Chiavenna: Line 4 Maloja-Bergell.Getting there
Over the Julier Pass or Lower Engadin towards Silvaplana and then on to Maloja.
Parking
Free parking is available for hikers on Via Bregaglia, they will receive a corresponding parking card.Author’s map recommendations
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