The best MTB trails around Zernez

beautiful landscape here, simply unique

beautiful landscape here, simply unique

Schloss Zernez / Schloss Planta-Wildenberg in Zernez Between the former Wildenberg farmstead and the present-day Schloss Planta-Wildenberg lies a long, history-rich path that could well pass as a film-worthy drama with a happy ending. The castle stands majestically on the plain below the church hill, marking the transition to the old village part Runatsch. Only the square tower is reminiscent of long-gone times. This medieval residential tower was probably built around 1280 and was owned by the lords Planta-Wildenberg. The unpopular castle lord Rudolf von Planta had executions carried out as a statutory judge, which earned him the ill will of the population. He was suspected of sympathizing with the Catholics, outlawed by the court in 1618, and sentenced to death in absentia. Under the leadership of his opponent Baptista von Salis, the Engadine people devastated his castle, but he fled. In 1627, he became an Austrian captain and ruled again in Zernez, to the dismay of the inhabitants, who had to rebuild it. Over the centuries, there were many changes of ownership: from the Bishop of Chur, Conrad Planta from Zuoz, Knight Rudolf von Planta, the Bezzola and Hemmi families, to the municipality of Zernez. Its current appearance was given to the castle through the renovation and addition of two further wings in the 18th century. Miraculously, it was spared from the great village fire. In 1985, it was acquired by the municipality of Zernez for use as a municipal building. Since 2007, it has housed the National Park administration. During the National Park Cinema Open Air, the castle courtyard transforms into a fairytale film set. The dramas now only play out on the screen and no longer behind the castle walls. Text / Source: Guest Information Scuol, Stradun 403a, Scuol https://www.engadin.com/de/schloss-planta-wildenberg-zernez

The Albula Trail is very beautiful, S1 at the top, partly S2 at the bottom, and leads down several kilometers to La Punt.

Lavin – Guarda: Short but scenic An easy and scenic hike from Lavin am Inn up to the picturesque Engadin village of Guarda. From the train station, we head toward the church at the eastern end of the village. An underpass leads safely beneath the railway line and the Engadin road. A steady climb leads to the first hill, where the path splits. Both paths lead to Guarda: the left one continues at a steady incline, while the right one initially follows a flat, slightly curved slope, before rejoining the upper winter hiking trail via a steeper climb. Almost exactly halfway between Lavin and Guarda (after the short stretch of forest), we pass through the former settlement of Gonda. After another climb over the terraced slopes, the path turns left to the bridge over the Clozza mountain stream, which at this point also forms the municipal boundary between the two municipalities of Zernez and Scuol. Soon after, you'll reach the road and the entrance to Guarda. You'll reach the PostBus stop by turning left at the church. Text / Source: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG https://maps.engadin.com/de/tour/bergwanderrouten/lavin-guarda-kurz-aber-aussichtsreich/17693664/ 43 Via son Giachen - Way of St. James Graubünden https://www.surselva.info/Media/Touren/43-Jakobsweg-Gesamttour-20-Etappen2#:~:text=Over 250 kilometers, the Way of St. James connects Graubünden, the wild Schanfigg, or the culturally rich Cadiz.

the tour is fantastically beautiful

Beautiful descent with fairly compact terrain inside the forest.

Jufplaun is a plateau with expansive wet meadows nestled between a network of mountain streams. Here, you can relax and enjoy the scenery after the tough climbs.