Guarda Village – View of Piz Buin from Val Tuoi loop from Guarda
Guarda Village – View of Piz Buin from Val Tuoi loop from Guarda
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Guarda Village – View of Piz Buin from Val Tuoi loop from Guarda
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19.3km
1,200m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 23, 2026
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Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 8.32 km for 398 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.05 km
Guarda Village
Highlight • Settlement
The most beautiful corner of the world? You'll find it in Guarda. This Lower Engadin village, famous for the story of Schellen-Ursli, is one of the most beautiful places in Graubünden. We went on a winter discovery tour and experienced Guarda with all five senses.
Guarda is a feast for the eyes. It's no coincidence that it was voted one of the ten most beautiful mountain villages in Graubünden and was awarded the Wakker Prize for the best-preserved village in 1975. Strolling through Guarda will make you lose track of time, even though the small village could be crossed quickly. But you can't get enough of the picturesque Engadin houses with their paintings and sgraffito, as well as the view of the Lower Engadin Dolomites.
Most of the buildings date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. This is unique in the valley because, unlike other Lower Engadine villages, Guarda was spared major fires. The church, with its ornamental tower, is even more original. It has survived both wars and the Habsburg raids and destruction. What is striking is that the houses in the village center are all oriented toward the road. This is surprising, given the sunny hillside location, but it has something to do with the fact that 500 years ago, Guarda was a street village, and the main traffic artery ran through the small town. Today, Guarda is traffic-free. Those arriving by car should leave their vehicles in the parking lot at the entrance to the village. An even better option is to arrive in a relaxed manner by public transport.
Text / Source: Scuol Tourist Information, Stradun 403a, CH-7550 Scuol
graubuenden.ch/de/graubuenden/regionen/bergdoerfer/guarda
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1.12 km
Schellenursli House
Highlight • Historical Site
The "Schellen-Ursli"), in the Romansh original Uorsin, is the most famous Swiss children's book after Heidi. The children's book, written by Selina Chönz, was first published in 1945 and is still an indispensable part of many Swiss children's rooms today.
The story of Schellen-Ursli takes place in Guarda, a village in the Lower Engadine. It is about the custom of Chalandamarz, which takes place every year on March 1st. Tradition says that winter is driven out and spring is ushered in by the children ringing their bells loudly.
One day before Chalandamarz, Ursli and the other boys from the village visit Uncle Gian, who gives each boy a bell, each one more beautiful than the last. When it is Ursli's turn, he receives the last bell, which wouldn't be the worst thing if it weren't so small, the smallest of all! Everyone laughs at Ursli and calls out to him, "Schellen-Ursli." Ursli cries bitter tears and refuses to accept that he will have to go along with the parade the next day. He suddenly remembers the big, beautiful cowbell that hangs on the wall in the alpine hut in the Maiensäss.
He decides to take the adventurous journey through the deep snow. Meanwhile, his parents are worried. As dusk falls, the whole village is looking for little Ursli; but he has arrived in the snow-covered Maiensäss and found the bell on the wall in the alpine hut. Since it was already dark, he decided to spend the night in the alpine hut.
Text / Source: Guest Information Scuol, Stradun 403a, CH-7550 Scuol
graubuenden.ch/de/schellen-ursli
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3.55 km
View of Piz Buin
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4.65 km
View of the Tuoi Valley towards Guarda
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8.28 km
Chamonna Tuoi Mountain Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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11.2 km
Blue Lake
Highlight • Lake
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14.3 km
View of Piz Buin from Val Tuoi
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15.3 km
Alp Sura
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19.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.25 km
8.58 km
796 m
386 m
315 m
Surfaces
8.45 km
6.31 km
3.22 km
862 m
295 m
104 m
< 100 m
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When the new road was built below the village in the mid-19th century, the main source of income was lost. The old buildings survived, and today Guarda is one of the most beautiful villages in the …
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