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Aussicht über das Tal auf die Unterengadiner DolomitenPhoto: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
From Ftan Grond up to the HIF Swiss International School and Sports Academy and counterclockwise around the historically important Muot Pednal.
moderate
Distance 4.2 km
1:15 h
117 m
117 m
1,707 m
1,597 m
From the Visitor Information Centre at the PostBus stop Ftan, cumün, the route leads westwards to the HIF Swiss International School and Sports Academy. Below the sports school you will find the cross-country ski run, where World Cup athletes such as the Cologna brothers, Nevin Galmarini and the Haller siblings were allowed to train. Parallel to this, the trail crosses the field and then follows the edge of the forest at Arsüra. Above the road connecting Ardez and Ftan, the path turns left and soon reaches the main road. Follow this road for about 200 metres toward Ardez and turn left at the exhibition area into the forest, through which you will reach Hotel Paradies. From here the path leads past the old mill via Nügla back to Ftan Grond and to the starting point of the hike. This scenically very attractive loop at Ftan's sun terrace is well known to many top athletes who once attended school and sports class at the institute.
Author’s recommendation
The circular hike leads along the Loipa Dario Cologna – his former training track was dedicated in honour of the Olympic champion – around Muot Pednal. Young athletes of the sports class regularly train on this "breathtaking" cross-country trail.
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG (nm)
Update: January 09, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,707 m
Lowest point
1,597 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
1 km
Forested/wild trail
2.3 km
Path
0.6 km
Road
0.3 km
Safety information
The trail is groomed after each snowfall. Please note the condition reports in the winter sports report. The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, current snow and weather conditions must be noted before starting.Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Tips and hints
Start
PostBus stop Ftan, Cumün (1,640 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'814'365E 1'186'332N
DD
46.793626, 10.246922
DMS
46°47'37.1"N 10°14'48.9"E
UTM
32T 595161 5182985
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Destination
PostBus stop Ftan, Cumün
Turn-by-turn directions
From Ftan cumün to the High Alpine Institute
Below the sports school across the field and along the edge of the forest
Turn left above the connecting road
Continue to the main road
Follow direction Ardez for approx. 200m
At the exhibition site turn left into the forest
Continue to Hotel Paradies
Continue past the old mill via Nügla back to Ftan Grond
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Oberengadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
- By PostBus (from Tarasp or Martina) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
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 H27
Ftan is situated on a sunny terrace and can be reached in 10 minutes by car from Ardez or Scuol on the Engadine road H27.
Parking
- Paid parking spaces in Ftan Grond and Ftan Pitschen
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'814'365E 1'186'332N
DD
46.793626, 10.246922
DMS
46°47'37.1"N 10°14'48.9"E
UTM
32T 595161 5182985
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Ortsbroschüre Ftan (http://issuu.com/tessvm/docs/ortsbroschuere_ftan_lo/1?e=5284173/2285800)
Author’s map recommendations
Winterkarte Engadin Scuol (an der Gäste-Information erhältlich)
Equipment
High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun cream, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking poles.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.2 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
117 m
Descent
117 m
Highest point
1,707 m
Lowest point
1,597 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 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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