S-chanf-Zernez-Loipe
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XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil

S-chanf-Zernez-Loipe

S-chanfZernez

Distance
14.0 km
Duration
Ascent
240 m
Descent
420 m
Fitness
Hard
Route type
One way

01/ Overview

The route

Cross-country ski trail through the forest from S-chanf to Zernez, an addition to the route of the Engadin ski marathon. It follows the Inn River and mostly runs gently downhill to the gateway of the Swiss National Park.

From the S-chanf, Parc Naziunal stop, a short approach leads to the start of the cross-country ski trail. The route initially climbs through open terrain and woodland. After around three kilometres, it reaches its highest point at just under 1,700 m, not far from Munt Blais. The trail then heads down the valley towards Brail. Away from the route, the listed Baselgia Brail stands on the hillside.

Alternating between woodland and open terrain, the trail continues through the Engadin. Over 14 kilometres, it involves around 240 metres of ascent and 420 metres of descent. Towards the end, the trees recede and Zernez draws closer. After just under four hours, the cross-country skiing ends in the village at the Center Parc Naziunal; the stop of the same name is only a few steps away. The Restorant Center da Sport is also close to the finish.

02/ Along the route

What's along the way

Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.

03/ Conditions

Current conditions

What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.

  • How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.

  • How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.

  • Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.

    How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.

04/ Getting there

Getting there

From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.

Or from

S-chanf · stop 267 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

Mountain
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Valley
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Rain today
Mountain
Valley
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06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
92%
Route length
14.1 km
Hiking trail
91%
Mountain trail
1%
Off official trails
8%
Land Cover
Forest
56%
Open land
40%
Rock
3%
Village
2%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.

08/ Export

Take the route with you

Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.

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  • Export GPX File

    For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.

  • Print Route Sheet

    A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.

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