Tarasp Fontana – Sparsels – Lai Nair (round tour)

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7.7 km

2:45 h

257 mhd

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Wonderful mountain panorama with Tarasp Castle, typical Engadine houses decorated with sgraffito and pure nature at the small mountain lake Lai Nair.

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Highest Point 1568 m

Lowest Point 1402 m

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Start

PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana

Destination

PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana

Coordinates

46.777324, 10.260557

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Description

Certainly one of the most beautiful and easiest hikes in the Lower Engadine. Tarasp Castle, landmark of the Lower Engadine, picturesque alleys with genuine Engadine houses and the magnificent mountain panorama at the small Lai Nair mountain lake.

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The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that the current weather conditions and weather forecasts are observed before starting the tour.

Emergency call:

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1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Light walking shoes, sun protection

Directions

From the PostBus stop in Tarasp, Fontana, walk a short distance up the road to Tarasp, Sparsels. At the end of the village, at the car park, turn right up to Kreuzberg with a wonderful view. From there, the trail descends on the other side to a little road with almost no traffic. Follow this uphill for a few hundred metres. At the fork, follow the markings to Lai Nair, which is reached after a few loops. Near the mountain lake, the trail leads up to a hiking path. This runs above the castle and leads back down to Tarasp, Fontana.

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
Continue by PostBus to the PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana

Anreise Information

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 H27From south: via Reschenpass (Nauders – Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair – Zernez) on H27
From the Engadin road (H27) take the Tarasp Vulpera exit

Parking

Free parking spaces are available

Waypoints

Lake Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Lai Nair

The Lai Nair is a small mountain lake above Tarasp. The plateau on which the lake is located can certainly be counted among the most beautiful spots in the Lower Engadine.

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Castle Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Schloss Tarasp

As a landmark of the Lower Engadine, Tarasp Castle, built in 1040, majestically overlooks the region, which is now owned by the local and internationally renowned artist Not Vital.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Schlosshotel Restaurant Chastè

Give yourself a break at the Schlosshotel Chastè and experience the Engadine tradition with all your senses.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Avrona Inn

The pretty Avrona guesthouse is located in the municipality of Tarasp, south of Scuol. At 1449 m above sea level, in the midst of magnificent coniferous forests, high above the Clemgia gorge at the entrance to Val S-charl. Impressive view of the Lower Engadine mountain giants, a magnificent backdrop to linger and enjoy.

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