Via Engadina, S-chanf to Zernez

Via Engiadina, S-chanf to Zernez, 16km, 4.5hrs

In the morning the Prättigau Valley was under heavy clouds. But right after the Vereina Tunnel, the blue sky but somewhat fresh temperatures awaited us. It is not unusual for the weather to be considerably different, one valley to another.

A bit of drama over Klosters.

Today’s walk was part of the Via Engiadina, starting from the quiet and charming village of S-chanf.

An old hotel in S-chanf

Quiet, charming village of S-chanf

We walked up the sunny west side of the Engadin Valley through the larch forest.

Walking through the larch forest

Philippe is doing some push-ups in the forest.

The highlight of our walk was the stream and the ravine in Punt Ota near Brail.

The beautiful ravine in Punt Ota, near Brail

Punt Ota bridge

Larch needles on the wooden bridge

The dramatic view of the mountains on the other side of the valley.

Dramatic background with orange larch trees

Many train bridges cross over the river Inn

Philippe, small at the left side

On the last easy stretch to Zernez in the mid-afternoon, the sky started darkening and unfortunately the tip of the iconic Piz Lenard was covered under the clouds.

On the last stretch to Zernez, the sky is darkening.

As we arrived early in Zernez, we took advantage of the opportunity and visited the National Park Center.

Today’s walk, S-chanf to Zernez