Silvaplana Explorer view points: Circular hike around Lake Silvaplana

Medium

15.9 km

4:50 h

517 mhd

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Route light green: Silvaplana centre - Fratta - Beach Club Sils - Nietzsche stone - Waterfall - Crap Alv - Crest'Alta - Tschüchas - Silvaplana

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Highest Point 1944 m

Lowest Point 1791 m

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Start

Silvaplana, village square

Destination

Silvaplana, village square

Coordinates

46.459852, 9.795467

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Description

This hike leads around Lake Silvaplana. The idyllic path - which was already used by the Romans - first leads through the Fratta forest to Sils. It continues along the lakeshore to the "Ova dal Sagl" waterfall. At the foot of the waterfall is the Nietzsche Stone. At one time Friedrich Nietzsche could be seen sitting on this stone on the shore of Lake Silvaplana and forming his thoughts. Among other things, the idea of the eternal return came to him here - the basic concept for his main poetic work "Also sprach Zarathustra". The view point Crap Alv (white Stone) got its name from the white rocks that can be found around the area. The last view point of the circular hike is Crest'Alta. Where once stood a splendid excursion restaurant, a cosy bench invites you to linger.

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

Geheimtipp

The hikes to the view points are also suitable for families. At the view points, the youngest guests can follow the adventurous story of Niculin and take part in the competition. Those who have visited all the view points and know the solution word can pick up a gift at the tourist information i-Lounge 3303.

Ausrüstung

good hiking shoes

Directions

Start of the hiking trail at the "Ova dal Vallun" stream.
At the sharp bend after about 1.5 km, a trail leads to the left to the Fratta viewpoint.
Continue on the Via Engiadina to the turn-off for the Beach Club Sils
Cross the cantonal road and walk along the Silvaplana lake to the "Ova dal Sagl" waterfall.
After the wooden bridge, turn right and follow the path to the "Ova dal Sagl" view point.
Follow the path to Via da l'Alp (opposite the Corvatsch valley station) and then turn right onto the Via God Mez forest road.
After the signpost to the Hahnensee, the view point Crap Alv is on the left side of the path.
At the junction with Via dal Crap Alv, turn right towards Surlej.
Turn left at the Chamanna Paravicini
As soon as the tarred road begins, turn right onto Via dal Zardin and follow the path
Follow the signpost to the left to Crest'Alta
After the view point, follow the path towards Surlej