recommended route
High altitude hike Alp Trider Sattel - Heidelberger Hütte
Mountain Hike
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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Photo: Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
From Samnaun, the only duty-free area in Switzerland, the trail leads over the Alptrider Sattel, towards Zeblasjoch, over the Fuorcla Val Gronda and down to the Heidelberger Hütte.
moderate
Distance 13.6 km
5:38 h
619 m
854 m
2,752 m
2,261 m
The tour starts at the top station of the world's first double-decker cable car on the Alp Trider Sattel. The high-level trail towards Ravaischer Salaas and towards Bergli passes dolines ("gypsum holes"). One continues walking over the Zeblasjoch, with a little luck one can see ibex or ptarmigan. The view into the extensive Fimba valley and the Fluchthorn is worthwhile. From Fuorcla Val Gronda at 2752 m above sea level, the path leads steadily down to the Heidelberger Hut.
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: July 08, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,752 m
Lowest point
2,261 m
Track types
Forested/wild trail
1.6 km
Path
12 km
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
Top station Alp Trida Sattel (2,496 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.970469, 10.366343
DMS
46°58'13.7"N 10°21'58.8"E
UTM
32T 603933 5202788
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Destination
Heidelberg Hut (2,264 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
From Samnaun, the only duty-free area in Switzerland, the trail leads over the Alptrider Sattel, towards Zeblasjoch, over the Fuorcla Val Gronda and down to the Heidelberger Hütte.
Note
Wildlife refuge Val Gronda: December 20 - April 20
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) every hour to Scuol-Tarasp station
- Continue by PostBus (from Scuol-Tarasp or Martina, Cunfin) every hour to the PostBus stop Samnaun-Ravaisch, mountain railroads
- In Samnaun during the day hourly connection with the Samnaunbus to the PostBus stop Samnaun-Ravaisch, cable cars
Getting there
- From the 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-Ravaisch.
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders) on B180 to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun-Ravaisch.
Coordinates
DD
46.970469, 10.366343
DMS
46°58'13.7"N 10°21'58.8"E
UTM
32T 603933 5202788
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Swisstopo 1:25'000: - Samnaun 1179: ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-01179-0 Wanderkarte 1:60'000: - Unterengadin Nationalpark – Val
- Müstair: ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-259-00892-8
Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, bandages.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.6 km
Duration
5:38 h
Ascent
619 m
Descent
854 m
Highest point
2,752 m
Lowest point
2,261 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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