recommended route
From Samnaun to Piz Motnair
Mountain Hike
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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Piz Motnair, Aussicht auf Piz Rots, ZeblasjochPhoto: Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Piz Motnair is a panoramic mountain high above Samnaun Dorf.
moderate
Distance 9.7 km
5:10 h
900 m
900 m
2,729 m
1,829 m
The hike begins leisurely uphill along the forest road through the Inn forest to Motta Saltuorn and on to Salantinas, where the view over Samnaun Dorf opens up. This is where the single trail begins along the grassy mountain flank, climbing steeply towards the summit. The panoramic view on the summit extends over the Samnaun valley, Zanders valley, Val Sampuoir and Val Maisas. Directly on the summit you can also observe edelweiss blooming. The descent follows the same route as the ascent.
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: February 10, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,729 m
Lowest point
1,829 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Cardinal direction
Track types
Asphalt
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
5.9 km
Path
2 km
Unknown
0.5 km
Rest stops
Fireplace Motta SaltuornFireplace Motnaida
Safety information
The tour has been evaluated under favorable weather conditions. Current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be taken into account before the tour starts. This hike requires elementary alpine experience, orientation skills, hiking boots are recommended.
Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Tips and hints
www.samnaun.chStart
PostBus stop Samnaun village, post (1,828 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'822'512E 1'203'443N
DD
46.944762, 10.361909
DMS
46°56'41.1"N 10°21'42.9"E
UTM
32T 603645 5199925
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Destination
PostBus stop Samnaun village, post
Turn-by-turn directions
- Start at the PostBus stop Samnaun village, Post
- Follow the forest road via Inner Wald to Motta Saltuorn
- Further to Salantinas
- Follow the path along the mountain flank to the summitway
- Back same as way there
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) every hour to Scuol-Tarasp station
- Hourly connections with the PostBus, line 921 to Samnaun village, post office
By road
- From north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel Selfranga - From north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains). Then take the H27 in the direction via Scuol and Martina to Vinadi. At the junction Vinadi to Samnaun (about 1 hour from Vereina Südportal)
- From the east: via the Inn valley road B180 via Landeck to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders) on B180 to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.
Parking
Free parking in Samnaun village (Chasa Riva, Musella or Votlas)Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'822'512E 1'203'443N
DD
46.944762, 10.361909
DMS
46°56'41.1"N 10°21'42.9"E
UTM
32T 603645 5199925
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Samnaun 1179: ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-01179-0 - Unterengadin Nationalpark – Val Müstair: ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-259-00892-8
Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, bandages.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
5:10 h
Ascent
900 m
Descent
900 m
Highest point
2,729 m
Lowest point
1,829 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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