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Val Sinestra – Fimberpass – Heidelberger Hütte
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Heidelberger Hütte DAVPhoto: Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
From Sinestra over the suspension bridges to Zuort and the Fimber Pass (Cuolmen d'Fenga) to the Heidelberger Hut. 5th stage of the Via Natürala.
difficult
Distance 14.5 km
6:30 h
1,149 m
400 m
2,611 m
1,481 m
Transfer by PostBus from Sent to Val Sinestra (1524 m above sea level). The hike begins at the Val Sinestra spa hotel. Up to the Zuort farm, the stream La Brancla will be crossed several times, crossing two suspension bridges. At the Zuort farm the flower and herb meadows begin. The trail climbs steadily through the Val Chöglias up to the highest point of this stage, the Cuolmen d'Fenga (Fimberpass), which leads into the extensive Val Fenga. With a bit of luck you will spot ibexes. After the short descent, you reach the Heidelberger Hut. The hut of the German Alpine Club (DAV) is run by an Austrian hut warden and is located on Swiss soil.
Author
Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Update: June 02, 2023
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,611 m
Lowest point
1,481 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Dirt road
1.9 km
Forested/wild trail
2.7 km
Path
9.8 km
Safety information
The tour was evaluated in favorable weather conditions, the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the tour. This hike requires elementary alpine experience, orientation skills, hiking boots are recommended.Emergency call:
144 Emergency, First Aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Start
PostBus stop Val Sinestra (1,518 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'820'937E 1'192'991N
DD
46.851338, 10.336169
DMS
46°51'04.8"N 10°20'10.2"E
UTM
32T 601863 5189510
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Destination
Heidelberger DAV hut
Turn-by-turn directions
Start at the Val Sinestra spa house
Follow the valley and the stream to the Zuort farm
From the Zuort farm climb through Val Chöglias towards the Fimber Pass
After crossing the pass descend into Val Fenga
Follow the path to the Heidelberger hut
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadin) or with the PostBus (from Martina, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp.
- With the PostBus course no. 925 from Scuol-Tarasp via Sent to Val Sinestra.
By road
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27.
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Val Sinestra near Sent can be reached in 20 minutes by car from the Engadin road H27 near Scuol (50 minutes driving time from Vereina south portal)
Parking
- Free parking below the Hotel Val Sinestra
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'820'937E 1'192'991N
DD
46.851338, 10.336169
DMS
46°51'04.8"N 10°20'10.2"E
UTM
32T 601863 5189510
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Swisstopo 1:25'000 - Samnaun 1179: ISBN number: 978-3-302-01179-0 Hiking map 1:60'000 - Lower Engadin National Park - Val Müstair: ISBN number: 978-3-259-00892-8
Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, bandages.Reviews
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,149 m
Descent
400 m
Highest point
2,611 m
Lowest point
1,481 m
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