Lai da Ova Spin is a compensation reservoir situated on the Spöl river near Zernez in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. This region is nestled within the Swiss National Park, characterized by its striking turquoise-blue lake, extensive forests, and prominent mountain views. The area features significant elevation changes and diverse terrain, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
The Lai da Ova Spin…
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4.7
(67)
478
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6.03km
02:26
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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225
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7.57km
02:53
260m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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103
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3.53km
01:35
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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30
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5.20km
01:35
170m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
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1,415
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133km
06:59
2,420m
2,420m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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172
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44.2km
02:37
1,100m
1,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51
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21.8km
01:21
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33
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129km
07:16
2,740m
2,740m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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131
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40.0km
03:27
830m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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187
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36.8km
03:12
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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163
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105km
10:40
3,110m
3,110m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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90
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32.9km
02:37
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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706
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82.6km
06:18
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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143km
10:03
2,190m
2,190m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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354
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85.5km
06:55
1,690m
1,690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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315
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133km
09:36
2,480m
2,480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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142
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64.6km
04:04
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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68.6km
06:07
1,950m
1,950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
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40.0km
02:51
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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30.7km
02:09
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
5.50km
00:39
90m
90m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
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9.97km
01:39
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
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3.45km
00:21
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
5.78km
00:42
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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16
hikers
14.1km
06:40
1,070m
1,060m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4
hikers
11.2km
05:13
780m
780m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
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8.94km
03:48
460m
460m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Lai da Ova Spin is a compensation reservoir located on the Spöl river near Zernez, Switzerland. It is situated within the Swiss National Park, characterized by its turquoise-blue lake, forests, and mountain views.
The Lai da Ova Spin region offers activities such as Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. Routes cater to various fitness levels and technical abilities.
Yes, the region provides routes for various skill levels, including easily accessible paths. For less challenging options, consult the Traffic-free bike rides around Lai da Ova Spin guide.
Key natural features include the turquoise-blue lake, the pristine environment of the Swiss National Park, the Champlönch Plateau, and the Val Spöl Gorge. Viewpoints like Grimmels offer expansive views of the Ofenpass area.
Yes, there are paths suitable for all skill levels, including families. The Family-friendly hikes around Lai da Ova Spin guide provides specific recommendations.
Mountain biking trails range from accessible paths to more challenging routes with significant elevation changes. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Lai da Ova Spin guide.
More than 40,000 komoot users have visited the Lai da Ova Spin region. Routes in the area have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides, including Cycling around Lai da Ova Spin, Hiking around Lai da Ova Spin, and MTB Trails around Lai da Ova Spin. Additional guides cover road cycling, gravel biking, and running.
The region's location within the Swiss National Park provides opportunities for wildlife observation. Chamois and deer can often be spotted, particularly in areas like the Grimmels clearing during mornings and evenings.
Yes, the area presents demanding climbs, such as routes starting from Zernez towards Ofenpass/Pass dal Fuorn/Passo del Forno. These routes offer significant elevation gains for cyclists with good fitness.
For information regarding accommodation, cafes, and pubs near Lai da Ova Spin, the official tourism board of the Engadin Scuol Zernez region is the primary resource. Their website, engadin.com, provides relevant visitor information.
Cycling routes in the region involve significant elevation changes. Some routes include climbs to elevations such as 6,178 feet (1,883 meters) at Ova Spin and 7,051 feet (2,149 meters) at the Ofenpass.

