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Val Müstair valley circuit - On the tracks of the local bike cracksal bike cracks
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Blick ins Val MüstairPhoto: Dominik Täuber, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Exciting tour around the villages of Müstair, Sta. Maria and Valchava. Some short technical single trails make this tour also exciting for good bikers. Because of the low altitude this tour can be ridden from April to November and is an excellent option in bad weather.
Open
moderate
Distance 17 km
2:45 h
648 m
611 m
1,738 m
1,240 m
In Val Müstair this tour is well known and very popular among the local bikers. It is not rare to meet the Jauer on the sections of this round tour. The tour starts in Müstair opposite the Unseco World Heritage Site St. Johann Monastery. To get there, you ride on an agricultural road on the sunny side of the valley towards Sta. Maria. Shortly after Sta. Maria, after a short steep climb, you reach the turnoff towards Val Mora. From there you follow the forest road to Palüette (1716 m above sea level). At this bend, a woodcutter, which cannot be overlooked as an imposing wooden sculpture, guards the entrance to one of the most exciting single trails in this area. The medium-difficult single trail is a secret tip and very fluid to ride. Once you reach the bottom, you can reach the houses of Bains da Guad via Sta. Maria and a section of the Umbrail road. Here it is worth to take a break and enjoy the view. Shortly after Bains da Guad a single trail begins, which leads back to Müstair. The last part of this single trail is an exciting challenge for those who love hairpin bends. Only a few bikers can manage the whole trail without dismounting!
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: September 14, 2023
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,738 m
Lowest point
1,240 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
6 km
Dirt road
2.4 km
Forested/wild trail
1.6 km
Path
6.4 km
Road
0.7 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 tour requires a high degree of driving safety, balance and driving skills.
emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Be considerate when crossing and overtaking hikers.
Most of the mountain bike routes in Graubünden run on single trails, which are also signposted as hiking trails. Hikers always have priority.
Start
PostBus stop Müstair, Clostra Son Jon (1,244 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'830'535E 1'168'683N
DD
46.629579, 10.449696
DMS
46°37'46.5"N 10°26'58.9"E
UTM
32T 610972 5165022
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Destination
PostBus stop Müstair, Clostra Son Jon
Turn-by-turn directions
Start at the monastery St. JohannAgricultural road direction Sta. MariaShortly after Sta. Maria, at the turn-off towards Val Mora, follow the forest road until Palüetta 1716mStart single trail at the woodcutterArrived at the bottom, via Sta. Maria and a bit on the Umbrail road to Bains da GuadShortly after Bains da Guad Singletrail back to Müstair
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) every hour to Zernez station
- With the PostBus (from Zernez) every hour to the PostBus stop Müstair, Clostra Son Jon
By road
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela pass and the Ofen pass into the Val Müstair to Müstair, Clostra Son Jon.
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Zernez and then over the Ofen Pass into the Val Müstair to Müstair, Clostra Son Jon.
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) into Val Müstair to Müstair, Clostra Son Jon
Parking
- Free parking in Müstair, Clostra Son Jon.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'830'535E 1'168'683N
DD
46.629579, 10.449696
DMS
46°37'46.5"N 10°26'58.9"E
UTM
32T 610972 5165022
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Helmet, gloves, good shoes, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, bandagesStatus
Open
Reviews
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Distance
17 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
648 m
Descent
611 m
Highest point
1,738 m
Lowest point
1,240 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
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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