Via Grischuna Stage 3: Bergün - Spinas

On the 3rd stage we leave the Albula valley and enter the Engadin region. From Bergün, you follow the Alvra river, walking on gentle forest paths without major elevation changes and beneath the arches of the Albula railway. A few kilometers are quickly covered up to the popular turquoise-colored Lai da Palpuegna.

The main road is crossed twice before branching off up to the Fuorcla Crap Alv. Through the Albula tunnel, you reach another turquoise-colored lake, the Lais digl Crap Alv, a picturesque spot for a picnic. From there the path climbs a short distance further up to the Fuorcla Crap Alv. From the Fuorcla you descend steeply into the Val Bever. Spinas lies just a few kilometers downstream along the Beverin and, due to easy access by train, is a hotspot for mountain bikers and day hikers.

If you still haven't had enough, we recommend the rear Val Bever, where the landscape and especially the Beverin river can be seen in its wild, unspoilt state. Against this backdrop, it has been awarded the ‘Gewässerperle PLUS’ label since summer 2021.

Gewässerperle PLUS – a natural gem of national importance

The Beverin is the first river in Switzerland to be awarded the ‘Gewässerperle PLUS’ label. The 13.5-kilometre-long mountain stream received this special honour because it has remained largely untouched by humans – a true wild stream without artificial corrections. From its source near Piz d'Err to just before Bever, the Beverin meanders freely through the picturesque Val Bever, surrounded by valuable fens and floodplain landscapes. This unspoilt mountain water world provides an ideal habitat for many rare animal and plant species, including otters, brown trout, stoneflies and numerous willow species. The label recognises not only the ecological value of the Beverin, but also the commitment of the municipality of Bever to preserving this unique natural paradise.

Further information Engadin Tourismus AG Via Maistra 1 CH-7500 St. Moritz Phone: +41 81 830 00 01 E-Mail: allegra@engadin.ch Internet: www.engadin.ch

Booking Eurotrek AG Zürcherstrasse 42 CH-8103 Unterengstringen Phone: +41 44 316 10 00 E-Mail: eurotrek@eurotrek.ch Internet: www.eurotrek.ch/Via_Grischuna