Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R66
Jamtalhütte » Scuol
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7h20 |
22.1 km
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686 m
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1568 m
The Red Trail finally leaves Austria at the Futschöl pass. The last rocky sections again require the hiker to be sure of foot, before crossing the national border to Switzerland and descending into the Urschai valley. On the valley floor, follow the Tasna stream on the left side. The stage destination of Scuol, situated on the Inn floor and famous for its baths, is reached via the Ftan terrace.
From the Jamtal Hut, the track leads eastwards along the Futschölbach stream. The climb up to the 2,987-metre high western Ganshorn soon branches off to the left. However, Via Alpina follows the stream on just a gentle incline, taking you to the marshy terrain of the Breites Wasser moor. The trail continues moderately uphill to the 2,476-metre high Finanzerstein. After several metres, you will again reach a fork in the road and while trail 02, the Zentralalpenweg (Central Alpine Way), turns off to the left, Via Alpina follows the trail to the right towards the Futschöl Pass, which is reached after approx. 2h, ending in another strenuous climb. (Christina Schwann, OeAV) After a long walk through the Tasna valley, you will reach the earthy yet open-minded mountain village of Ftan. As a regional secondary school, the high-altitude Ftan daughter institute, which has existed since 1793, offers outstanding education for the girls and boys in the valley and even for a worldwide catchment area. On the opposite side of the valley, the imposing Tarasp castle can be distinguished. Cross open fields to reach the tourist community of Scuol. It is characterised by the spa facilities established in the year 1878. (Bündner Wanderwege BAW)
Natural and cultural heritage
Ftan Ftan consists in two village parts: Ftan Grond in the west and Ftan Pitschen in the east. Ftan was destroyed three times by conflagrations between 1723 and 1835, and in 1720 a huge dust avalanche buried half of the village. The Institut à Porta was founded in 1793 and the private daughter institute was built in 1914, which is now the regional secondary and boarding school (High Alpine Institute). Since the first avalanche barriers and afforestation measures in the year 1875, and the subsequent protective measures as of 1956, the village has not fallen victim to any further avalanches. A farming village with beautiful Engadin houses, including the “Vulpius-Haus” (1674) in Ftan Grond under monument protection. Ftan has the oldest functioning alpine mill in Switzerland. Scuol/Schuls Various excavations testify to the fact that the area around Scuol was already populated in the Bronze Age. Just before the birth of Christ, the Romans occupied the entire Raetian region and made Raetia into a Roman province. In 539, Raetia was conquered by Theoderich, the King of the Franks and turned into an episcopal state under his rule. Charlemagne (768-814) divided his kingdom into tribal districts. From then on, the history of the lower Engadin is a separate one from that of the upper Engadin. The lower Engadin was annexed to the county of Vinschgau. Scuol is mentioned for the first time in documents in 1065, when a monastery was founded. This is where the Unterengadiner museum, which is worth a visit, is housed today in the so-called “Chà Gronda” (big house). Scuol gained its reputation as a baths spa resort when it was discovered that the springs around Scuol had a healing effect. Today, these springs provide high-quality mineral water and supply the “Bogn Engiandina Scuol”, a bathing complex with thermal baths and the Roman-Irish bath, which is highly prized by guests and locals alike. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Useful topographic maps
Nr. 26 Silvretta ~ Oesterreichischer Alpenverein (1: 25.000)
Nr. 41 Silvretta - Verwallgruppe ~ Kompass (1:50.000)
Useful guidebooks
20 Bergwanderungen Region Engadin und Südbünden ~ Werd Verlag TA Media AG (ISBN 3-85932-374-1)
Unterengadin ~ Terra Grischuna-Verlag (ISBN 3-729-81134-8)
Unterengadin ~ Bergverlag Rudolf Rother (ISBN 3-7633-4043-2)
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Thorsten - 2024-08-26
The stage is open again. No technical difficulties, but a long hike down. We decided to shorten it a bit by taking the bus from Ftan (as proposed by Daniel below).
In Scuol we spent the night in the B&B Chasa Valär for 120 CHF for two persons, including breakfast. The Chasa Valär is situated right along the Via Alpina, very central, and there is a mineral/drinking water fountain just in front of the house.
We were also allowed to leave our backpacks there during the hike from Ftan to Scuol the next day.
Kat - 2023-07-07
This stage is currently impossible due to a huge rockslide 2023). I posted an alternate suggestion on R65.
POPEYE GG - 2019-02-04
Mercredi 11 juillet 2018
Dernière et belle étape bien ensoleillée qui clôture mon périple 2018, en 27 étapes depuis Finkenberg.
Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur mon blog "vivelaretraitesurlaviaalpina.blogspot.com"
Assez longue, particulièrement la descente finale, mais pas difficile.
Superbe paysage. Seul regret: je montai doucement jusqu'au Pass Futschöl, espérant jusqu'au dernier moment distinguer la Getschnerscharte traversée la veille, en vain, toujours dans les nuages!
A Scuol, l'hébergement est très cher. Possibilité d'aller en Auberge de Jeunesse, tout près de la gare, y compris pour les vieux comme moi (53FS y compris le petit-déjeuner et la carte d'adhérent journalière), mais si vous voulez y dîner, il faut s'inscrire dès le matin!
A l'année prochaine pour la suite!
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Last and beautiful sunny stage that closes my journey 2018, in 27 stages since Finkenberg. You can read more about my blog "vivelaretraitesurlaviaalpina.blogspot.com" Long enough, especially the final descent, but not difficult. Beautiful landscape. Only regret: I climbed gently to the Futschöl Pass, hoping until the last moment to distinguish the Getschnerscharte crossed the day before, in vain, always in the clouds! In Scuol, accommodation is very expensive. Opportunity to go to Youth Hostel, very close to the station, including for old people like me (53FS including breakfast and daily membership card), but if you want to dine there, you have to register in the morning! See you next year for the sequel!
If you are in Ftan and you think you had enough, you can take the bus for the last 4 kms. The Youth Hostel is that yellowish cube of concrete near the station, that you can see from far.
Luca - 2017-09-03
Pour ceux qui souhaitent ajouter un 3000m à leur Via Alpina, l'occasion est belle: dans la montée vers le Futschölpass, suivre le sentier qui part à droite vers le Kronenjoch. De là, un sentier sur la crête rejoins le Futschölpass en passant par le Grenzeckkopf qui culmine à 3048m. Chemin de crête peu difficile, néanmoins réservé aux personnes non sujettes au vertige et à emprunter uniquement par beau temps. Compter environ une heure et demi de plus que par l'itinéraire de base.
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For those who want to add a 3000m to their Via Alpina, the opportunity is beautiful: in the climb to the Futschölpass, follow the path that goes right to the Kronenjoch. From here, a path on the ridge joins the Futschölpass via the Grenzeckkopf which rises to 3048m. Crest is not difficult, nevertheless reserved for people not subject to vertigo and to borrow only in good weather. Allow about an hour and a half longer than the basic route.
Elisabeth - 2014-03-16
Voir mon commentaire sur R65
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See my review of R65
Alpinisten - 2013-08-31
Schöne Variante: Von der Jamtalhütte zur Heidelberger Hütte (Übernachtung), dann über die Furca Davo Lais nach Scuol (Bergstation La Motta). Dauer: ca.6.30h- in Scuol fanden wir ein bezahlbares, originelles B&B("Backpackerhotel"), Casa Valär,
Vi 364, Tel.:+41 81 864 19 59
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Nice variation: From the Jamtalhütte to the Heidelberger hut (overnight), then the furca Davo Lais to Scuol (mountain station of La Motta). Duration: ca.6.30h-in Scuol we found an affordable, original B & B ("Backpacker Hotel"), Casa Valär, Vi 364, Tel: 41 81 864 19 59
Mountain Girl - 2012-10-16
Rather than descending into pricey Scoul, I recommend staying in Ftan- a charming Engadin village. Pension "Chasa Allegra", 081-864-1957, has rooms with fabulous views, a kitchen & PC. (There's a grocery & several eateries in the village for dinner.) SFr 70 for a single room in 2012.
If you search for a cheap accomodation in Scuol which also offers good food, I can recommend the local youth hostel.
The hostel is next to the cable car's station and close to the train station.
Coming from the Jamtalhuette, follow the sign "Abkuerzung Scuol" shortly before you reach Scuol to get to the cable car's station. cheers, martin
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7h20 |
22.1 km
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686 m
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1568 m
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