Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Julier Trail

Silvaplana and Surses connect the Engadin and Val Surses for cyclists and hikers

At the summit of the Julier Pass, right on the border between the municipalities of Silvaplana and Surses, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Julier Trail took place yesterday, July 29, 2026. The new biking and hiking trail will connect the Engadin directly with Val Surses and replace the existing National Mountain Bike Route No. 1 over the Septimer. The opening is scheduled for spring 2028.

Further information

Silvaplana Tourism
Via dal Farrer 2
7513 Silvaplana

+41 81 838 70 90

tourismus@silvaplana.ch

Media release

Further information about the project can be found in the press release

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Julier Trail - Press Release dated July 30, 2026

The first sections of the new Julier Trail are already visible

Daniel Bosshard (Mayor of Silvaplana), Jan Steiner (CEO of Engadin Tourismus AG), Daniel Wasescha (Mayor of Surses), Albert Kruker (CEO of Tourismus Val Surses Savognin Bivio AG).