The best running trails around Pontresina

You'll go home feeling great. It's a shame this beauty fades away over time!

Information about the restaurant can be found at https://www.roseg-gletscher.ch/de/restaurant.html When the weather is nice, the outdoor terrace is always well attended.

Hotel Restaurant Roseg Gletscher, Val Roseg https://www.roseg-gletscher.ch/de/home.html The Hotel Roseg Gletscher is located in front of the high mountains of the Bernina region, nestled in the Val Roseg. Guests can stay comfortably in single, double or family rooms. The group house has space for up to 100 people. The Hotel Roseg Gletscher can be reached from Pontresina on foot or by horse-drawn bus. Text / Source: Engadin Tourismus AG, Via Maistra 1, St. Moritz https://www.engadin.ch/de/guide/unterkuenfte/hotels/hotel-restaurant-roseg-gletscher

Spaniola Castle Tower, Pontresina The name Spaniola (in Roman spagniöl = Spanish) seems to be of more recent origin. The edge is directed towards the mountain to protect against avalanches and rockfalls, but also for strategic reasons. The round-arched high entrance and the toilet extension on the second floor are clearly visible and unique. The tower can be viewed from the outside. The tower was built around 1200, but there are no written documents. Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina https://www.pontresina.ch/de/guide/unser-pontresina/ausflugsziele-im-ueberblick/kultur-architektur/spaniolaturm

Röntgenweg, Pontresina On this leisurely tour, you first take the chairlift up to Alp Languard (2326 m above sea level). From Alp Languard, the hike leads into Val Languard. Bringing binoculars is almost a must, because there is a lot to observe in this valley. Marmots sunbathing and, with a bit of luck, even ibexes, which have been resettled here on Piz Albris (3166 m above sea level). The path leads along the stream, which flows into a fork in the road almost at the very back of the valley. The walk towards Paradis Hut (2540 m above sea level) should be rewarded with a piece of cake. After this wonderful refreshment, the path leads along the ridge, past some wonderful vantage points with a view of the beautiful Bernina massif. From the tree line, the zigzag forest path, named after Prof. C.W. Röntgen, leads back down towards Pontresina. The hike ends at the two cultural highlights, the Church of Santa Maria and the Spaniola Tower. Text / Source: Engadin Tourismus AG, Via Maistra 1, CH-7500 St. Moritz https://www.maps.engadin.ch/de/tour/bergwanderrouten/alp-languard-paradis-huette-pontresina/23436149/

Pontresina "from pass village to mountaineering village / winter sports resort / place of longing for alpinists and nature fans" Once the main town in the valley in the Middle Ages, Pontresina was initially important as a pass village. It later became known as a mountaineering village and as an early popular summer destination. Then also as a winter sports resort. To this day, the high alpine outdoor Eldorado is a place of longing for alpinists and nature fans at any time of year. Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina https://www.pontresina.ch/de/guide/unser-pontresina/dorfportrait

Pure high alpine enjoyment! Located in the ballroom of the Alps, pampered by the sun and star chefs, summer and winter guests enjoy only the best of the finest. The charm of the historic mountain village is enchanting: typical Engadine houses and hotel palaces of the Belle Époque against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bernina massif. The sheltered and sunny location at 1,800 meters above sea level and the dry, mild climate make Pontresina a climatic health resort. In the Upper Engadine, 350 km of panoramic slopes take you to some of the most legendary Swiss ski areas. Vast, untouched deep snow areas, frozen waterfalls and lakes invite freeriders, ice climbers and snow kiters. In summer, 580 km of hiking trails, 400 km of bike trails and the Upper Engadine lake landscape beckon. Exclusive sports opportunities crowned by award-winning cuisine. Pontresina is a place of peace, sport and pleasure. Guests enjoy every day - summer and winter. For an unforgettable time and homesickness that only arises when you get home. Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina https://api.gemeinde-pontresina.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/gemeinde-pontresina/Dokumente/Ortsplan_Pontresina.pdf https://api.engadin.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/engadin/PDF_Ortspl%C3%A4ne/Ortsplan_Pontresina.pdf

Church of Sta. Maria is the oldest and most beautiful church in Pontresina The Church of Sta. Maria is the oldest and most beautiful church in Pontresina. As if that were not enough, it is also one of the most valuable religious buildings in the canton of Graubünden. The walls are decorated with frescoes that were covered up during the iconoclasm of the Reformation. The first restoration was carried out in 1913 by Christian Schmidt from Zurich. He was followed by Charles Lefébure from Brussels, who continued the work in a meticulous, gigantic job. Both had to work with the modest means at the time, so that some of the frescoes suffered as a result. The work was completed by Oskar Emmenegger. The church was first mentioned in documents on April 20, 1450, with the patronage of "Santa Maria", which was temporarily or permanently changed to "Maria Magdalena" in 1522. The Church of Sta. Mary is "dedicated" to Mary Magdalene, the ibex on the church ceiling is the symbol of the Bishop of Chur. The devil is rarely depicted on medieval frescoes. Text / Source: Open Doors Engadin Association, c/o Christoph Oggenfuss, Via Mott di Larasc 20, Maloja https://opendoors-engadin.org/?post_type=orte&p=41846