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Senda da Gianna - The Sils fairytale trail

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  • Holzfigur Gianna mit Kindern in der Silsersee Ebene
    Holzfigur Gianna mit Kindern in der Silsersee Ebene
    Photo: Sils Tourismus
Experience the forest like never before by going on the Sils fairytale trail, which is full of secrets and exciting encounters.
easy
Distance 2.4 km
2:00 h
115 m
115 m
1,901 m
1,803 m
On the “Senda da Gianna” you’ll be following brave little goatherd Gianna and her story step by step. She has to find the young holiday guest Karl, who has lost his way in the forest of God Laret. Will she find him?

You start the Sils fairytale trail at the Alpenrose heading towards the barichröls boathouse. Gianna’s story, which is based on the children's book by Claudia Garigiet, is told on wooden panels. 

Made for children from the age of five, it’s a special family treat for anyone who likes to marvel and be astonished.

 

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

Searching for clues with the childminder. During the summer and autumn holidays, Gianna's story is told by our storyteller every Thursday.
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Engadin & St. Moritz 
Update: March 31, 2023
Difficulty
easy
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Landscape
Highest point
1,901 m
Lowest point
1,803 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.91%Dirt road 0.54%Forested/wild trail 48.42%Path 50.10%
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Forested/wild trail
1.2 km
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1.2 km
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Safety information

The trail has short, steep ascents that require a bit of pushing power with the pram.

Tips and hints

See also

Sils Tourist Information
T +41 81 838 50 50
sils@engadin.ch
www.sils.ch/en/gianna

Start

At the Alpenrose (1,804 m)
Coordinates:
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2'778'381E 1'144'641N
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46.429367, 9.759670
DMS
46°25'45.7"N 9°45'34.8"E
UTM
32T 558366 5142035
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Destination

at the Alpenrose

Turn-by-turn directions

The 2.5 km long path includes 10 stops. At stop 8 (in the forest of God Laret), why not have a picnic in the snug barbecue area.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus stop Sils/Segl Maria Posta

Parking

Parking Segl/Val Fex

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'778'381E 1'144'641N
DD
46.429367, 9.759670
DMS
46°25'45.7"N 9°45'34.8"E
UTM
32T 558366 5142035
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

The Silser Märchenweg is based on Claudia Carigiet's short version of her story "Gian/Gianna". 

Equipment

If desired, something to picnic at our secluded barbecue area at site 8 in the forest. Wood is available.

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Rating

4.3
(3)
Bellabea 
August 03, 2022 · Community
When did you do this route? August 03, 2022
Marcial Lendi 
July 14, 2021 · Community
When did you do this route? July 14, 2021
Photo: Marcial Lendi, Community

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
115 m
Descent
115 m
Highest point
1,901 m
Lowest point
1,803 m
Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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