Hiking around Bever
- Season
- June to October
- Family-friendly
- Val Bever, Lake Staz, Bever–Spinas
- With mountain railway
- Muottas Muragl (2,456 m), Diavolezza (2,978 m)
- Altitude of Bever
- 1,708 m above sea level
Hiking right on the doorstep
Bever is an ideal starting point for hiking. From the village you reach valley paths, mountain railways and high-alpine routes in no time. Here are ten tours for different tastes – from an easy family loop to a panorama stage. Distances and difficulty vary; base your choice on fitness, weather and time of day.
1. Val Bever – the quiet side valley
Right behind the village the Val Bever opens up, a quiet side valley without through traffic. The path along the stream is gentle, shady and ideal for a relaxed half-day or a tour with children. Cool, water-rich and a blessing in high summer.
2. Bever–Spinas
An easy, almost level hike through the Val Bever to the little railway station of Spinas. You return comfortably by train – perfect for those who like to take it easy and for anyone who only wants to walk in one direction.
3. Muottas Muragl panorama trail
Up by funicular and along the famous panorama trail above the lake landscape. One of the most beautiful scenic paths in the Alps, moderately demanding, with a view over the entire Upper Engadine chain of lakes.
4. Alp Languard – Pontresina
Via Pontresina to the Alp Languard, with a view of the Bernina group. Marmots are often within touching distance here. The chairlift makes the ascent or descent easier.
5. Staz forest to Lake Staz
Through the fragrant stone-pine and larch forest to Lake Staz – a popular bathing lake in summer, a rewarding destination all year round. Flat and family-friendly, with a place to stop by the shore.
6. Hahnensee
A slightly longer tour from the Corvatsch area to the idyllically located Hahnensee, with a place to stop. For experienced hikers with some fitness – the silence at the lake is the reward.
7. Lej Marsch, Lej Nair and Lake Staz
From St. Moritz past the Lej Marsch and the little Lej Nair down to Lake Staz – a varied lake walk with little climbing, good for a quiet day.
8. Diavolezza to Lej da Diavolezza
By cableway into the high mountains and to the glacier lake at the foot of Piz Palü and Piz Bernina – high-alpine with an overwhelming backdrop. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.
9. Heidi flower trail Pontresina
An instructive, easy themed trail on alpine flora – ideal for families with children and those interested in botany. Along the way, panels explain flowers and habitats.
10. Muottas Muragl – Segantini Hut
From the Muottas Muragl top station up to the Segantini Hut on the Schafberg, where the painter Giovanni Segantini died in 1899 – with a sweeping view over the chain of lakes. For sure-footed hikers with stamina.
Practical tips
Take a warm layer even in summer, as the altitude makes the weather changeable. Sturdy shoes, sun protection and enough water belong in your backpack. Many tours can be shortened by mountain railway or train. For high-alpine destinations, plan enough time and check the weather before you set off. Hiking from Chesa Michel
More inspiration in the Journal – or view the holiday apartments and check availability.
