Muottas Muragl captivates the hearts of romantics and pleases day trippers with its views. Whether you’re hiking, sledding or simply taking a stroll visitors can’t. Rave about this iconic mountain. A visit, to Muottas Muragl is a must for those who adore Engadin.
View from Muottas Muragl
Situated at an elevation of 2,456 meters Muottas Muragl is a destination in the town of Samedan. The Muottas Muragl funicular holds the distinction of being the mountain railway in Engadin marking its celebration in 2007. Covering a distance of 2,199 meters it ascends 709 meters, in altitude on its route.
Muottas Muragl with legendary views over the Engadin lake chain
From the top of the mountain you can enjoy a view of the Upper Engadine region, including Lake St. Moritz, Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils. The observation tower provides a perspective of the Bernina mountain range and the Roseg Glacier.
A scenic trail meanders through a landscape of meadows, lakes and rugged rocks. A delightful hiking path leads to the Segantini hut on Schafberg, where renowned painter Giovanni Segantini passed away in 1899. For visitors of all ages there is a route, to Alp Languard that’s easily accessible.
The mountain station at Muottas Muragl serves as a starting point, for long excursions offering opportunities to spot ibexes and marmots during summer outings.
Muottas Muragl – mountain of the muse
View from Muottas Muragl in winter
Muottas Muragl, a viewpoint known for its panoramic views, serene atmosphere and awe inspiring natural beauty has been a muse, for artists, writers and thinkers worldwide for generations. Renowned figures like Giovanni Segantini, Giovanni Giacometti and Friedrich Nietzsche found solace in gazing into the expanse from this mountain peak. They were captivated by the light of the surroundings. Captured its essence, in their artistry.
It is understandable that the famous painter Giovanni Segantini, who was able to capture the light and landscape of the Engadin on canvas like no other, was inspired by this view. Sure-footed admirers of the artist climb up through the well-marked terrain to Segantini’s last home, the Segantini Hut. Here, at 2731 meters above sea level, with the magnificent panoramic view before your eyes, you can perfectly understand the artist’s intentions.
The Philosophers’ Trail leads along the thoughts of witty personalities such as Erich Kästner. On the short circular trail “Senda d’Inspiraziun” you will find, among other things, the most accurate sundial in the world. It shows the time with an accuracy of up to 10 seconds. The inspiring circular trail is dotted with a number of contemporary works of art. Whether in summer or winter – the mountain of superlatives touches and leaves no one cold.
«THESE MOUNTAINS. THESE LAKES. THIS LIGHT.» Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
Enjoying art at 2456 meters
Embark, on a stroll through the Muottas Muragl art mountain and marvel at the glass sculptures crafted by Douglas Mandry, a Swiss artist for the “Gravity Flow” initiative. Inspired by the melting glaciers in Switzerland this project utilizes scans of ice formations from the Rhone Glacier that are transformed into stunning glass sculptures through meticulous handiwork.
These masterpieces take shape as ice rocks” made of glass symbolizing both the nature and ever changing state of glaciers. The use of glass material highlights the journey from liquid to state. This remarkable project is nestled within one of natures art galleries set against the stunning backdrop of nature at 2456 meters, above sea level.
Mountain hike from Muottas Muragl via Segantini hut to Alp Languard
Ibexes with alpine panorama
The panoramic tour, which takes around 2.5 hours, offers a breathtaking view of the Bernina massif, especially from the sun terrace of the Segantini hut. The famous painter Giovanni Segantini greatly appreciated this place and used it as his “open-air studio”.
The trail begins leisurely downhill and then, after crossing the Ova da Muragl mountain stream, leads to the Schafberg as a marked “climate trail” with several steep hairpin bends. The ascent is truly breathtaking, but the view from the sun terrace of the hut is even more impressive. If you want to take a break, you can enjoy homemade delicacies on the hut’s small sun terrace. Then head downhill on a partly exposed mountain path towards Alp Languard and the chairlift to Pontresina.
Video Muottas Muragl – Segantini hut – Pontresina
An easy hike – especially if you use the two cable cars Muottas Muragl and the chairlift down to Pontresina…
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Video Segantini Hut
Chamanna Segantini with a wonderful view full of mysticism…
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