recommended route
San Jon – S-charl
Winter hiking
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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S-charl in winterPhoto: Thalia Wünsche, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
A winter hike like in a fairytale. The winter hiking trail from San Jon to S-charl shows winter at its best and lets you completely switch off.
moderate
Distance 9.7 km
2:45 h
395 m
39 m
1,809 m
1,453 m
The road from San Jon to S-charl is closed in winter and therefore a dream for horse-drawn sleighs and winter hikers. You can get to San Jon by car or taxi, and from here you go up through a forest and into the side valley. For about ten kilometres, you can experience the magnificent forests, the view of the edge of the Swiss National Park and a real valley feeling. Snow-covered like this, it seems like something out of a fairy tale.
Hint:
This tour suggestion is only calculated for the way to S-charl. The return to Scuol can also be done on foot along the same route or enjoyed on a horse-drawn sleigh. The ride on the horse-drawn sleigh must be reserved in advance at the Gasthaus Mayor.
Author’s recommendation
The Inn Mayor in S-charl offers hot meals and horse-drawn sleigh rides, which make the way back a unique experience.
Author
Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair (mma)
Update: January 03, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,809 m
Lowest point
1,453 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
5.5 km
Road
4.2 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
San Jon (1,452 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'818'743E 1'185'458N
DD
46.784346, 10.303815
DMS
46°47'03.6"N 10°18'13.7"E
UTM
32T 599520 5182025
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Destination
S-charl
Turn-by-turn directions
- San Jon, Scuol
- der Strasse entlang durch das Val S-charl
- S-charl
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
- Take the Rhaetian Railway from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau to Scuol-Tarasp
- From the station, a shuttle will take you to the departure point of the horse-drawn sleighs, which will then take you to S-charl or to the Gasthaus Mayor
- The shuttle or the horse-drawn sleigh must be booked in advance
Getting there
- From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass to Scuol
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of Scuol
Parking
- Free parking is available in Scuol at the Gurlaina ice rink
- A shuttle runs from the car park to the departure point of the horse-drawn sleighs, which will then take you to S-charl or the Gasthaus Mayor
- The shuttle or the horse-drawn sleigh must be reserved in advance
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'818'743E 1'185'458N
DD
46.784346, 10.303815
DMS
46°47'03.6"N 10°18'13.7"E
UTM
32T 599520 5182025
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun cream, sunglasses, sunscreen, walking sticksDifficulty
moderate
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
395 m
Descent
39 m
Highest point
1,809 m
Lowest point
1,453 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
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Maps and trails
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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