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«Geologia Motta Naluns»: Five geological viewpoints spread throughout the ski area
Theme trail
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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GeologiewegPhoto: Bergbahnen Scuol, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
The new theme trail on Motta Naluns is an exciting journey into the world of geology.
easy
Distance 8.2 km
2:35 h
273 m
314 m
2,395 m
2,138 m
The Geology Trail is an educational hike that reveals how the dinosaur tracks came to be on Piz S-chalambert, why the «Lower Engadine Window» is visited by geologists from all over the world and much more about the structure, history and formation of the mountains around Motta Naluns. At 5 locations, artistic illustration panels direct the viewer's gaze to the real mountains. The coloured areas indicate rock types and phenomena that can be deciphered with the help of a QR code. As an alternative to the digital solution, a brochure is available at the ticket office of the mountain railways.
Author’s recommendation
The different panoramic images are not necessarily linked. The tour can also be done differently, shorter, only partly or in a different order.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,395 m
Lowest point
2,138 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Dirt road
3.3 km
Forested/wild trail
3 km
Path
1.9 km
Rest stops
Mountain restaurant La MottaSafety information
The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that the current weather conditions and weather forecasts are observed before starting the tour.
Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Tips and hints
bergbahnen-scuol.chStart
Mountain station Motta Naluns (2,179 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'815'940E 1'189'778N
DD
46.824096, 10.269169
DMS
46°49'26.7"N 10°16'09.0"E
UTM
32T 596805 5186398
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Destination
Mountain station Prui
Turn-by-turn directions
Recommendation to visit all five geological viewpoints: Motta Naluns - Jonvrai (panoramic picture S-chalambert), Jonvrai - Champatsch (panoramic picture Minschun), Champatsch - Lai Schlivera (panoramic picture Champatsch), Lai Schlivera - Motta Naluns (panoramic picture Lischana), Motta Naluns - Prui (panoramic picture Pisoc). The tour can also be done differently, shorter, only partly or in a different order.
Public transport
- By train (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) to Scuol-Tarasp
- Gondola lift to Motta Naluns mountain station
By road
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass, along the Lower Engadine to Scuol
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Scuol
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Scuol
Parking
- Parking spaces directly next to the valley station of the Motta Naluns cable cars in Scuol
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'815'940E 1'189'778N
DD
46.824096, 10.269169
DMS
46°49'26.7"N 10°16'09.0"E
UTM
32T 596805 5186398
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, first aid kitDifficulty
easy
Distance
8.2 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
273 m
Descent
314 m
Highest point
2,395 m
Lowest point
2,138 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
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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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