Parc Naziunal Svizzera - Swiss National Park

The Swiss National Park or Parc Naziunal Svizzera, one of the beautiful eighteen official national parks in Switzerland, is located in the within the canton of Graubünden, between Zernez, S-chanf, Scuol, and the Fuorn Pass in the Engadin valley on the border with Italy. The park, where hunting, grazing, forestry, and mining are prohibited is protected extremly.

End of the September which is the mating season of red deer, you can normally hear the red deer’s rutting bellows and see them too. There are chamois, ibex and marmots which are able to be seen during same season. You can enjoy the nature with the animals around while hiking.

In the park you can choose your route according to level of difficulty out of three how hard or long you want your hike to be.  

General Information

• Total Distance: 14km
• Total Hiking Time: 4h 30min
• Elevation change: 620 Ascent / 620m Descent
• Start/End Point: Car Park at the end of the valley
• Public Transport: Train to Zuoz then Bus to S chanf, Parc Naziunal

The trail starts from S-chanf, Parc Naziunal and runs down to Ova da Trupchun, which you cross via a wooden bridge. You can enjoy your hike with wild and wider place without no regrets and tiredness. Then, the returning route follows the trail to the Varusch park hut, then continues along the road and end where do you start.