Hiking in Silvaplana

The hiking network around Silvaplana is truly unique. Circular hikes can be combined, extended or shortened as you wish. You decide how high up you want to go. In our Silvaplana Explorer Map you will find circular hikes to the most beautiful viewpoints in Silvaplana.

Hiker enjoys the view over Lake Silvaplana, Sils and the Upper Engadin mountain panorama.

Mountain paradise Silvaplana

The Engadin hiking trails comprise around 500 kilometers of marked paths. They lead along the lakes, follow the "Via Engiadina" or go into the side valleys. The versatility of the mountain spring makes Silvaplana and the local mountain Corvatsch a popular hiking region. Ambitious mountaineers will find challenging routes to Piz Surlej or Piz Julier. Families are best advised to follow the "Marmottins" to the most beautiful viewpoints around Silvaplana.

Silvaplana Explorer

The "Silvaplana Explorer" hiking map is ideal for families and takes you on great circular hikes to the most beautiful viewpoints in Silvaplana: Fratta, Ova dal Sagl, Murtèl, Crap Alv, Crest'Alta and Tschüchas. You can download the Silvaplana Explorer Map here or obtain it from the guest information desk in the i-Lounge 3303 at Via dal Farrer 2.

At each viewpoint, you can scan a QR code on the viewing board. This gives you access to Niculin's story. The marmot from the former Silvaplana marmot colony tells how it woke up alone after hibernation and wants to find its colony again.
Viewpoints in Silvaplana
Silvaplana Explorer-Map

Hikes for families

The hike from the Murtèl middle station on Corvatsch to the Furtschellas middle station is an easy, beautiful hike. You can enjoy great views of the Upper Engadin lake landscape all the way.

Insider tip: In Silvaplana and the surrounding area, you will find many children's playgrounds and barbecue areas for a leisurely family outing. The pirate ship at the PappaLoù restaurant and café is a real highlight for young visitors: here they can discover the adventures of Captain Lou and his crew. There is also a painting and craft corner as well as a great children's program.

Lake hikes

The Upper Engadine is known for its many mountain lakes. We therefore recommend the following hikes:
Water trail: circular hike to 6 crystal-clear mountain lakes
Lej da la Tscheppa: up to the mountain lake jewel at 2,600 meters
Hahnensee: panoramic hike to Lej dals Chöds
All hiking trails in the Engadin.

Panorama trails

You should definitely have done this hike. The panoramic trail above Lake Silvaplana is one of the most beautiful in the entire Upper Engadin. You can find the detailed hiking route and map with all the important information online.

Hiking route and map

Alpine hikes

If you would like to explore the 3,000-meter peaks around Silvaplana, we suggest the following alpine tours: Piz Albana at 3,100 meters or Piz Polaschin at 3,013 meters. Information on the tours is available from the mountaineering school.

PizAlbana
PizPolaschin
Mountaineering school

Experience Graubünden acoustically

This summer, you can now discover Graubünden with an acoustic hiking guide. With the audio guide for smartphones, excursionists can learn interesting facts about nature and culture, history and legends at over 180 adventure points on hiking and long-distance hiking routes.

To the audio guide

Corvatsch mountain railroad

With the hiking ticket and Engadin hiking pass, you can get from the valley to the mountain and back during the summer months. Insider tip: A walk from Murtèl to Fuorcla Surlej: guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful places in the Engadin. If you like, you can extend the hiking route to Val Roseg and Pontresina.

Hiking ticket and Engadin Hiking Pass

Summer timetable