Salacina
A 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland.
- 0.9 mi
- one way
- 859 ft
- climb
- 6,993 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Salacina is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,260 ft and 6,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 860 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Maloja, about 1.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz Salacina, Piz Aela and Piz da la Margna. For camping, Camping Mulina and Maroz Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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