Silvretta Historica – herdsmen's route

From the mountain station of the chairlift, the path leads below the mountain restaurant Prui westwards. The first 150 meters of altitude are overcome through a light forest. Then it ascends gently, offering views with the mighty Lower Engadin Dolomites in sight to Alp Laret. The scenic Alp Laret is only staffed during the summer grazing season. Just behind Alp Laret begins the descent into Val Tasna. Soon you can see the roofs of Alp Valmala on the opposite side of the valley. Before crossing the Tasnan, a detour to Alp Urezzas is recommended, especially for those interested in history. At Plan d’Agl, you finally cross the Tasnan, from now on you are on Ardez territory. In a northwestern direction, the Val d’Urschai leads to the Futschöl Pass, the border crossing into neighboring Montafon. At the entrance to this valley, where large boulders can be seen, there are sites showing that this crossing was already used by hunters over 10,000 years ago. Further towards Alp Urezzas at Plan d’Agl, you can still see the outlines of an old cattle enclosure that stood there over 2,500 years ago. The Urezzas alp hut is somewhat younger, built in 1832 and continuously expanded over the past century. The path then leads steadily downhill past Alp Valmala. In the summer months, you can buy goat cheese or a small refreshment here. The further path runs along the Tasnan, whose water is now also used for power generation, gently down to Ardez.