Our hiking areas

Variety is guaranteed: you can explore a wide range of hiking areas directly from Sils. Each of these is a world in itself and each has its own exquisite natural beauty.

For a quick overview:
Interactive hiking map

Hiking in the Fex Valley

The largely traffic-free upper valley with its rich flora is the ideal starting point for exploring the mountains. The trails are wide and lead through colourful Alpine meadows.

• Sils Maria – Fex Platta (0.5 h) – Fex Crasta (1 h) – Fex Curtins 1.5 – 2 h
• Fex Curtins (Hotel Fex) – Plaun Vadret / Muot Selvas (1 h)

Hiking in the Fedoz Valley

The Fedoz Valley is the wild brother of the Fex Valley The sparse high-alpine vegetation has its own special charm. Here, at the foot of the Piz Margna, you are at one with yourself and with nature.

• Sils Maria – Fedoz Valley – Maloja 2.5 – 5 h

Hiking and walking around Lake Sils

What greater pleasure is there than watching the interplay of colour on Lake Sils. The trails are wide and also suitable for gentle strolls. The forests on Chastè and on the left side of the lake also provide welcome shade in mid-summer.

• Sils Maria – Isola (1 h) / Isola – Maloja (1 h), 2 – 3 h
• Sils plain (Sils Baselgia – Chastè peninsula – Sils Maria) 1 – 1.5 h

Hiking and walking to Lake Silvaplana

One part of Lake Silvaplana belongs to the municipality of Sils. For a change, set off hiking towards St. Moritz.

• Sils plain (Sils – Suot Ovas – Lake Silvaplana / Sils Beach Club) 1 – 1.5 h
• Sils Maria – Surlej – Silvaplana 1.5 – 2 h
• Hiking on the Via Engiadina: Sils Baselgia – Silvaplana 1.5 – 2 h (Please note: Due to the danger of falling rocks, the Via Engiadina between Sils Föglias and Sils Baselgia is closed until further notice. A detour via the path next to the cantonal road has been set up and marked. Thanks for your understanding!)

Adventures for families

The Engadin in general has developed into a popular family destination in summer, offering unlimited action and fun for children – and peace and relaxation for their parents. What's more, such adventure can be found just around the corner – in countless playgrounds, at picnic areas or by bathing lakes. Or it leads through ruggedly romantic landscape, on the backs of horses or mules, on inline skates or high in the treetops. And culminates amidst the fantastic Alpine landscape – as a climbing adventure in the new rope park in Pontresina or an exhilarating downhill ride by mountain scooter to Marguns.
On the «Senda da Gianna» fairytale trail in Sils, you can follow the courageous goatherd Gianna and her story step by step. An exciting experience for the whole family.

• Find out more about familiy activities
• Playgrounds in Sils

Hiking to Grevasalvas and the Via Engiadina

Anyone hiking on the right of Lake Sils will enjoy magnificent views of the Corvatsch and Piz Margna. The Via Engiadina is a fascinating hike with views of Lake Sils.

• Hiking on the Via Engiadina: Sils Baselgia – Grevasalvas – Blaunca – Maloja 2.5 – 3 h
• Challenging hike:  Sils Baselgia – Piz Grevasalvas – Sils Baselgia 7 – 8 h

Tour details of the whole long distance hiking trail

Please note: Due to the danger of falling rocks, the Via Engiadina between Sils Föglias and Sils Baselgia is closed until further notice. A detour via the path next to the cantonal road has been set up and marked. From Sils Baselgia in the direction of Maloja the path is passable again. We kindly ask for your understanding!

Hiking in the Corvatsch region

Hiking on the impressive glaciers is an experience that is second to none. Travel in comfort on the Furtschellas mountain railway up to 2,700 m above sea level. One highlight is the delightful Water Trail, which takes you to six small mountain lakes. More information about the Water Trail

Fairytale Water Trail for the little ones

Take a walk with "Mara" the mountain fairy and the cheeky goblin, "Furbaz": the colourful "Plitsch and Platsch" booklet is full of fun and games for children, and tells an exciting story about the walk. The booklet is available free of charge at the valley stations Corvatsch and Furtschellas cable cars.

• Hike: Ils Lejins (6 small lakes): 2.5 – 3 h

Opening Hours of the Furtschellas mountain railway

Hiking for gourmets

The Via Gastronomica trail combines the enjoyment of beautiful scenery with delicious local cuisine. The cable car takes you up to the Furtschellas middle station (2,700 metres), where you can admire the views of the lakes. You can choose your own route down to the Fex Valley, stopping at three specific restaurants along way. After the first stop on the culinary trail, you next meet up at 1,800 metres in Sils Maria. Anyone who does not fancy walking all the way can take the horse-drawn carriage from Fex Platta to Sils.

Hiking for ambitious hikers

For those who like to scale the heights and enjoy the stunning views step by step.

Useful hikingtips

• Current trail closures can be found at www.sils.ch/wegsperrungen
• A list of hiking guides in the Engadin
• Behaviour tips in the Engadine nature
• Rules of behaviour when crossing fields of grazing livestock (and interactive map)
• Fairtrail: Show Respect to all the Users of the trail