721 Senda Ils Lejins
Furtschellas water trail - the circular trail along six mountain lakes
moderate
Distance 6.1 km
They sparkle in the Upper Engadin summer sun like shiny sequins on an evening gown: high up on the Furtschellas (2,312m/7,589ft), six small mountain lakes reflect the sky in their crystal-clear waters. The Water Trail follows a 2 1/2 hour circular route past the lakes towards Alp Munt, and then back again along the other side to the summit station. The breathtaking view extends across the lake plateau, deep into the valley and up again on the other side to the rocky flanks of the Corvatsch massif. Numerous vantage points invite hikers to stop and linger. At the Lejin Rhodonit (not far from the Usteria Rabgiusa, closed in summer) there is a BBQ area with wood and a metal grille for use. Sausages can be purchased at the La Chüdera mountain restaurant, or if you prefer to travel light, you can enjoy delicious Graubünden specialities on the spacious sun terrace.
Hiking fun for families: enjoy the company of "Mara" the mountain fairy and "Furbaz" the goblin. The water hiking trail for young explorers, with a colourful games & activity book, has an exciting tale to tell.
The shortened variant leads directly to Lejin Malachit, Lejin Rhodonit, Lejin S-chaglia and Lejin Epidot. The somewhat steep incline at the beginning of the tour can thus be avoided.
More information
Engadin Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
Author’s recommendation
The booklet "Plitsch and Platsch" can be obtained free of charge at the ticket offices of the valley stations Corvatsch and Furtschellas.

Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: March 31, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,659 m
Lowest point
2,313 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Path
5.4 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
La ChüderaSafety information
not suitable for strollers.Tips and hints
See alsoSils Tourist Information
Phone: +41 81 838 50 50
sils@estm.ch
www.sils.ch / www.corvatsch.ch
Start
Furtschellas, middle station (2,313 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'780'264E 1'143'881N
DD
46.422032, 9.783852
DMS
46°25'19.3"N 9°47'01.9"E
UTM
32T 560232 5141238
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Destination
Furtschellas, middle station
Turn-by-turn directions
Furtschellas - Lejin Magnetit - Lejin Malachit - Rabgiusa - Furtschellas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus stop Furtschellas Talstation and then with the Furtschellas gondola up.By road
Sils, FurtschellasParking
car park at the valley station of the Furtschellas gondolaCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'780'264E 1'143'881N
DD
46.422032, 9.783852
DMS
46°25'19.3"N 9°47'01.9"E
UTM
32T 560232 5141238
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map Engadin St. Moritz, 1:25'000, Orell Füssli, ISBN 978-2-940381-82-1
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.1 km
Duration
2:15 h
Ascent
395 m
Descent
396 m
Highest point
2,659 m
Lowest point
2,313 m
Statistics
2D
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Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
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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