Hiking
Senda Lais da Macun
Zernez–Lavin
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Senda Lais da Macun
Zernez–Lavin
This demanding tour to the Macun Lakes high plateau is an alpine hike through the only enclave (and most recent addition to) the Swiss National Park.
The unique Macun lake plateau with more than 20 mountain lakes of various sizes is situated within the Lavin municipality. The lake plateau is part of the Swiss National Park and is home to a large ibex colony, making it a particularly good vantage point from which to spot the «king of the Alps». And while the deep blue mountain lakes are certainly the main attraction, the views of the surrounding peaks of the Silvretta range are equally captivating.
The ascent already offers wonderful views stretching as far as the Upper Engadine. Up on the plateau itself, it is well worth making a small yet rewarding detour to the Lai da Dragun, a lake which, according to legend, is home to a little dragon.
The ascent already offers wonderful views stretching as far as the Upper Engadine. Up on the plateau itself, it is well worth making a small yet rewarding detour to the Lai da Dragun, a lake which, according to legend, is home to a little dragon.
This demanding tour to the Macun Lakes high plateau is an alpine hike through the only enclave (and most recent addition to) the Swiss National Park.
The unique Macun lake plateau with more than 20 mountain lakes of various sizes is situated within the Lavin municipality. The lake plateau is part of the Swiss National Park and is home to a large ibex colony, making it a particularly good vantage point from which to spot the «king of the Alps». And while the deep blue mountain lakes are certainly the main attraction, the views of the surrounding peaks of the Silvretta range are equally captivating.
The ascent already offers wonderful views stretching as far as the Upper Engadine. Up on the plateau itself, it is well worth making a small yet rewarding detour to the Lai da Dragun, a lake which, according to legend, is home to a little dragon.
The ascent already offers wonderful views stretching as far as the Upper Engadine. Up on the plateau itself, it is well worth making a small yet rewarding detour to the Lai da Dragun, a lake which, according to legend, is home to a little dragon.
Length | Number of stages
22 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
1600 m | 1600 m
Hiking time
8 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
difficult
Arrival | return travel
Season
Season
Please note: Snow fields are possible on the upper sections right through to the summer months.
Signalization
Signalization
From Zernez railway station follow the signs for Munt Baselgia / Lais da Macun. The route from Zernez is self-explanatory. On the way back follow the signs across Alp Zeznina to Lavin, the final destination.
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Hint
To shorten the overall hiking time you can also pre-order a taxi (alpie taxi) from Zernez.
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Precipitous area of risk
Caution: sure-footedness, a head for heights, and appropriate equipment are essential.
Protected area
Protected area
Important: the National Park is a nature reserve with stringent regulations. Dogs are not allowed in and biking is not permitted. Picking and collecting flora is strictly forbidden. Please note the information panels at the entrances.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
Stradun
7550 Scuol
Tel. +41 (0)81 861 88 00
info@engadin.com
www.engadin.com
Stradun
7550 Scuol
Tel. +41 (0)81 861 88 00
info@engadin.com
www.engadin.com
