Grisons · Hiking

Lej da la Tscheppa

4.6 mi
one way: 2,475 ft
climb: 8,634 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Lej da la Tscheppa is a hard hike in the Grisons region of Switzerland, about 3.7 miles from St. Moritz. The route is a point-to-point trail of roughly 4.6 miles, with a high point of 8,634 feet. The climb totals about 2,475 feet of gain, and the descent runs about 2,976 feet. The trail is a demanding outing, and the figures speak to its steepness. The high point is well above 8,600 feet, and the descent is longer than the ascent. The Vers Via Engiadina hike starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Tschüchas Trail for mountain biking is about 0.6 miles off. Silvaplana campground sits about 0.7 miles away, and the Piz Polaschin summit is about 1.4 miles away.

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