Chamonna Tuoi Mountain Hut – Guarda Historic Village loop from Lavin

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Chamonna Tuoi Mountain Hut – Guarda Historic Village loop from Lavin

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Chamonna Tuoi Mountain Hut – Guarda Historic Village loop from Lavin

02:30

22.6km

840m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 11.4 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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171 m

Reformed Church of St. George (San Güerg), Lavin

Highlight • Religious Site

Baselgia Church of San Güerg Lavin
The church of Lavin with its restored paintings from 1490 to 1500 is one of the most famous art monuments in Graubünden and one of the most worth seeing. On the church tour you will get an insight into the history of the church and the village.
Description
The church was built around 1480. A little later, the choir walls, the choir vault and the choir arch front wall were painted over their entire surface, presumably by a master from Northern Italy. The result is a cycle of pictures that, thanks to its quality and the original representation of symbols, can be counted among the most valuable works of art in Graubünden. In 1529, when Lavin was introduced to the Reformation, the paintings were completely covered with whitewash. 1955 to 1956, on the occasion of a church renovation, the picture cycle was rediscovered, uncovered and restored. The rare depiction of Jesus Christ with the three interlocked faces as a symbol of the Trinity is remarkable.
Text / Source: Guest Information Scuol, Stradun 403a, CH-7550 Scuol
engadin.com/de/kirche-san-gueerg-lavin

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7.13 km

Gravel path with a stunning view of Piz Buin

Highlight • Trail

11.4 km

Chamonna Tuoi Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

wonderful mountain hut with great staff. Super kitchen, super cake, super beer

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12.2 km

Piz Buin

Highlight • Summit

18.4 km

Drinking fountain in Guarda

Highlight • Rest Area

Great for keeping a cool head in hot weather.

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18.5 km

Guarda Historic Village

Highlight • Settlement

Guarda – a village for all the senses
This is what you find in Guarda. The Lower Engadine village, which became famous because of 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.
The buildings mostly date from the 16th and 17th centuries. This is unique in the valley because, unlike other Lower Engadine villages, Guarda was spared from major village fires. The church is even more original with its decorative tower. It has survived both wars and the Habsburg raids and destruction. What is striking: The houses in the village center all face the street. This is surprising, given the sunny hillside location, but it has to do with the fact that Guarda was a street village 500 years ago and the main traffic axis ran through the small town. Today Guarda is traffic-free. If you arrive by car, leave your vehicle at the parking lot at the entrance to the town. It's even better to travel in a relaxed manner using public transport.
Text / Source: Graubünden Ferien, Alexanderstrasse 24, 7001 Chur
graubuenden.ch/de/graubuenden/regionen/bergdoerfer/guarda

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18.5 km

Schellen‑Ursli Museum, Guarda

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Guarda is mainly famous because the children's story Schellen-Ursli takes place here. Those who wish to remember their childhood or rediscover the tale of the little boy can do so at the museum in the Hotel Meisser.

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18.6 km

Schellenursli House

Highlight • Historical Site

Schellen-Ursli "The Schellenursli House (No. 51)" Guarda
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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22.6 km

End point

Train Station

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