Day 2
Background: mountain view near the village of Samnaun (Switzerland)
Background: mountain view near the village of Samnaun (Switzerland)
Hiking route: The peaks near Samnaun
Time of the year: January
Distance: ca. 12,90 km (one way)
Altitude loss / gain: +870 m / -870 m
Lowest point: 1830 m
Highest point: 2700 m
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Difficulty: 🟥🟥🟥
Parking:
free parking: before entering the village there are free parking places: here
For the ski enthusiats there are parking spaces next to the lift here
Extra info: checking of weather and the conditions in the winter is required since the only road might be close due to repairs. Winter chains if the road is not cleared from snow might be recommended
The route is a rather unorthodox stroll in the winter since it is going along the ski slopes. Some attention and spacial awareness for the fast descending skiers is required. The route was unfortunately stopped around 2400 m. Updates will be coming with the stroll in a warmer season!
The komoot-route requires talking a lift from the village up, but in summer the stroll can be made starting from the base.
Prices for the ski lift: here
Tip: the main road leading in the village (Talstrasse) has some low visibility curves and tunnels where there is place just for one car. Suggestion: try honking 🙄 before entering a curve, like this an incoming car has a chance of knowing that incoming traffic is approaching
entrance in the village
easy climb up with 2 steep portions; winter equipment is required
Samnaun village: for the interested shopping tax free