Piz Umbrail und Abstieg zum Lai da Rims

Medium

15 km

6:20 h

551 mhd

1671 mhd

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Challenging and high alpine tour with summit experience on a 3000m and shooting descent into Val Müstair past the mountain lake Lai da Rims, which is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Graubünden.

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Highest Point 3028 m

Lowest Point 1374 m

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Start

PostBus stop Umbrail, Swiss Customs

Destination

PostBus stop Sta. Maria Val Müstair, scoula

Coordinates

46.542518, 10.433172

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Description

In the summer months, a Postbus drives from Sta. Maria up to the Umbrail Pass. Shortly below the Mountain House Astras, the ascent along the border with Italy begins. On the way we pass some relics of the Swiss border fortification in the First World War. A scree field is required for a short piece of vertigo. Magnificent views from Piz Umbrail. Descent past the Lai da Rims (2396 m above sea.M level) - the mountain lake is an ideal place for a rest. Along a stream in a zigzag steeply down until the road from the Val Mora is reached. At Tschuccai the path branches off. We keep to the right and walk down the Val Vau to Sta. Maria.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour was evaluated in favorable weather conditions, the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be observed before the start of the tour. This hike requires an Elementary Alpine experience, orientation, trekking shoes are recommended.

Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, water bottle, bandages.

Directions

From the Umbrail Pass, below the Mountain House Astras, the ascent begins
Follow the path towards Piz Umbrail
Descent past the Lai da Rims
Follow the stream downhill
Last leg on a road
At the junction Tschuccai keep right
The Val Vau to Sta. Walking through Mary

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) every hour to Zernez station
By PostBus (from Zernez) every hour to the PostBus stop Sta. Maria Val Müstair, posta.
By PostBus (from Sta. Maria Val Müstair, posta) to the PostBus stop Umbrail, Swiss customs.

Anreise Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass and the Ofen Pass into Val Müstair to Sta. Maria.
From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Zernez and then over the Ofenpass into Val Müstair to Sta. Maria.
From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) to Val Müstair to Sta. Maria

By Sta. Maria can be reached by PostBus (PostBus line 90.821 Tirano–Bormio–Stelvio–Sta. Maria Val Müstair–Müstair) on the Umbrail Pass

Parking

Free parking in Sta. Maria opposite the school building

Waypoints

Sports Facility Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Paclerahof horse farm & horse breeding agrotourism

Equestrian farm, horse breeding and agrotourism: Paclerahof in beautiful Sta. Maria in Val Müstair offers all this.

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Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hand weaving Tessanda Val Müstair

Rare Handcraft - Stylish Designs! The hand weaving mill exists since 1928, and offers individual, hand-woven articles in extraordinary patterns and colors, gladly also as custom-made.

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Event Venue Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Tessanda hand weaving - Showroom

The hand weaving factory exists since 1928, and offers individual, hand-woven articles in extraordinary patterns and colors, gladly also as custom-made.

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Day Spa Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

VIBRA-FIT | MANUELA ZEN

BEING HAPPY doesn't mean having the best of everything, but making the best of everything :-)

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Museum Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Museum 14/18

"The little museum on the Great War": Visit us and learn more about the history of the war in the Val Müstair, on the Umbrail Pass and the Stelvio Pass.

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Coffee Shop Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Meier-beck AG

Quality is no coincidence.

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Grocery Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Meier-beck AG

Quality is no coincidence.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hotel Crusch Alba

Something very special awaits you in the oldest hotel in Val Müstair! The successful combination of quality, tradition and atmosphere guarantees each of our guests unforgettable vacations. We are happy to serve you local dishes and high quality products from the Biosfera Valley Val Müstair.

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