Grisons · Hiking

Murtarous

A 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland.

0.7 mi
one way
388 ft
climb
6,033 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Murtarous is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland, inside Schweizerischer Nationalpark. It runs between about 5,590 ft and 6,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 390 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Zernez, about 5.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz la Schera, Muottas da Grimmels and Munt la Schera. For camping, Camping Cul is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Murtarous for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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