recommended route
Tarasp – Val Plavna – Tarasp
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Val PlavnaPhoto: Tinetta Strimer, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
The varied route in Val Plavna leads through beautiful forest paths and the Pradatsch plain to Alp Plavna and back.
moderate
Distance 22.1 km
3:00 h
768 m
768 m
2,076 m
1,314 m
Ascent via Champosch and Vallatscha to Alp Laisch. From here, the route continues into Val Plavna, now somewhat flatter, to Alp Plavna. The plain near Pradatsch, also called "la Sahara", has its very own charm. The stream is often not visible here under the scree - you can only hear it rushing underneath you.
On the way back, keep to the right just before Alp Laisch and follow the flowing trail along the Plavna stream back to Tarasp.
Author’s recommendation
The alp Plavna is open to the public. For information about the opening of the alp you can reach our tourist information in Scuol at: +41 81 861 88 00.
Author
Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Update: July 05, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,076 m
Lowest point
1,314 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
20.5 km
Path
0.5 km
Road
1.1 km
Unknown
0 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.Tips and hints
www.scuol-zernez.engadin.comStart
Bus stop Tarasp, Fontana (1,404 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'815'467E 1'184'560N
DD
46.777335, 10.260512
DMS
46°46'38.4"N 10°15'37.8"E
UTM
32T 596228 5181192
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Destination
PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana
Turn-by-turn directions
From Tarasp the ascent begins via Champosch to Alp Laisch. Continue into the Val Plavna to Alp Plavna. Return via Alp Laisch, follow the trail along the Plavna stream back to Tarasp.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station.
- By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp stationContinue by PostBus to the PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana
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 Engadine 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 H27From the Engadin road (H27) take exit Tarasp Vulpera
Parking
Free parking is availableCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'815'467E 1'184'560N
DD
46.777335, 10.260512
DMS
46°46'38.4"N 10°15'37.8"E
UTM
32T 596228 5181192
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Helmet, gloves, good shoes, goggles, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kitReviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
22.1 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
768 m
Descent
768 m
Highest point
2,076 m
Lowest point
1,314 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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