On the Emerald Trail from St. Moritz to Sils

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On the Emerald Trail from St. Moritz to Sils

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On the Emerald Trail from St. Moritz to Sils

04:30

16.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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349 m

View of Lake St. Moritz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sankt Moritz is the world famous "metropolis" in the Alps. Twice Olympic Winter Games were held there in 1928 and 1948. Away from the hustle and bustle in the center but you will find many idyllic places where you can relax and unwind, such as on the shores of the lake.

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Tip by

1.98 km

Lej da Staz

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful little lake in the middle of the forest with a great restaurant.

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7.90 km

Lej Marsch

Highlight • Lake

Surrounded by forest Lej March is a freely accessible lake, with sandy beach, showers, toilets and several fire pits. On the north shore is a sandy beach.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

1.02 km

936 m

559 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

4.10 km

3.15 km

654 m

324 m

321 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (1,760 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

8°C

-1°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Von St. Moritz nach Sils Maria

This pleasant hike briefly follows Lake St. Moritz and, after passing the Lej da Staz, leads through the Stazerwald moorland (including the Lej Marsch) to Lake Silvaplana (Lej da Silvaplauna). While the hike began in a T-shirt, the cold headwind at Lake Silvaplana prompted me to wear gloves, a hat, and a winter jacket! The nutcrackers, songbirds, squirrels, and spring …

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