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Maloja - idyllic circuit around the Belvedere Tower
Winter hiking
· Bregaglia
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/Photo: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo, Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
Once the Belvedere Tower was a castle, today an idyllic footpath leads through the Swiss stone pine forest around the tower, which is a landmark looking down into the Bregaglia Valley.
easy
Distance 2.1 km
1:00 h
63 m
64 m
A beautiful short circular route leads from the "Maloja Posta" bus station up to Torre Belvedere, which stands alone in what is now a nature reserve area. Once the castle of the Belgian Count Renesse, who wanted to turn Maloja into a top holiday resort at the beginning of the 20th century, only the tower remains today. From here, the path winds its way further through high moors, past glacial pools and through Swiss stone pine groves. A short stretch along the road leads back to the starting point.
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Author’s recommendation
Refreshment stops: Hotel Restaurant Longhin, Hotel Restaurant Schweizerhaus.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,872 m
Lowest point
1,808 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Easy to walk without any danger.Tips and hints
Bregaglia Engadin TurismoInfopoint Maloja
+41 81 822 15 55
Start
Maloja Posta (bus stop) (1,809 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'773'531E 1'141'637N
DD
46.403632, 9.695467
DMS
46°24'13.1"N 9°41'43.7"E
UTM
32T 553458 5139130
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Destination
Maloja Posta (bus stop)
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'773'531E 1'141'637N
DD
46.403632, 9.695467
DMS
46°24'13.1"N 9°41'43.7"E
UTM
32T 553458 5139130
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.1 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
63 m
Descent
64 m
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Afternoon
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