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Zernez – Ova Spin loop from Zernez

Zernez – Ova Spin loop from Zernez

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Zernez – Ova Spin loop from Zernez

01:21

21.8km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60 m

Zernez

Highlight • Settlement

Zernez is a picturesque village in the Engadine, known as the gateway to the Swiss National Park. Its strategic location, at the crossroads of the roads to the Ofen and Flüela Passes, makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding pristine nature.

The village itself is charming, with its Engadine-style houses, sgraffito paintings, and the baroque Church of St. Maurice. The Park House, with its visitor center, is a must-see for anyone interested in learning about the area's flora and fauna.

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Zernez — Gateway to the Swiss National Park

Highlight • Settlement

"The gateway to the national park". The village on the Swiss National Park is located on the Inn between Scuol and St. Moritz and at the foot of the Ofen Pass. The high alpine location offers hikers, trail runners and cyclists a unique backdrop. From here you have many opportunities to experience outdoor adventures.

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Wildenberg Castle in Zernez

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Chastè / Castle Planta Von Wildenberg
The castle stands majestically on the plain below the church hill and marks the transition to the old part of the village of Runatsch. Only the square tower reminds of times long past. This medieval residential tower was probably built around 1280 and was the property of the Planta-Wildenberg family. The unpopular lord of the castle, Rudolf von Planta, had executions carried out as a statutory judge, which the population resented. Suspected of sympathizing with the Catholics, he was ostracized by the court in 1618 and sentenced to death in absentia. Led by his opponent Baptista von Salis, the Engadine devastated his castle, but he fled. In 1627 he became Austrian captain and ruled again in Zernez, to the chagrin of the inhabitants, who had to rebuild it. Over the centuries there have been 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.
Text / Source: Guest Information Scuol, Stradun 403a, CH-7550 Scuol
engadin.com/de/schloss-planta-wildenberg

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1.77 km

Ascent to Ova Spin

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When going up the mountain, it is worth stopping at a few points and enjoying the magnificent view.

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10.9 km

Swiss National Park

Nature Reserve

14.4 km

View of the Spöl Gorge from Ova Spin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ova Spin (1889 m) is coming from Zernez (1472 m) on the way to the Ofen Pass. With the subsequent descent to Punt la Drossa (1709 m), Ova Spin is a preliminary pass to the Ofen Pass.

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14.4 km

Ova Spin

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Small pass on the way to the Ofenpass.

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14.7 km

Alp Buffalora

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The only water stop between Zernez and the Ofenpass. No credit cards accepted, tiny creaking structure in the middle of the woods. You can also sleep here!

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21.1 km

Planta Castle

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The remarkable Wildenberg Castle represents the striking town center of Zernez. The small town is embedded in the mountains of the Lower Engadine / Munster Valley and is a popular starting point for tours in the Swiss National Park.

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

435 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

< 100 m

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Zernez – Ova Spin loop from Zernez

Zernez

Zernez — Gateway to the Swiss National Park

Wildenberg Castle in Zernez

Ascent to Ova Spin

View of the Spöl Gorge from Ova Spin

Ova Spin

Alp Buffalora

Planta Castle

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