Piz Lunghin – Lake Lunghin loop from Maloja Pass

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Piz Lunghin – Lake Lunghin loop from Maloja Pass

Hard

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(3)

hikers

Piz Lunghin – Lake Lunghin loop from Maloja Pass

07:45

17.1km

1,030m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.19 km for 1.53 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.01 km

Ascent to Piz Lunghin

Highlight • Climb

The colors of this mountain panorama and the source of the Inn are simply two fantastic things that you have to see

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5.04 km

Triple watershed at Lunghin Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the Lunghin Pass lies Europe's only triple watershed. From here, the water flows either via the Rhine to the North Sea, via the Danube to the Black Sea, or via the Po to the Mediterranean Sea.

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5.37 km

Piz Lunghin ridge path

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Great view from the Piz (summit) of the lake district, the surrounding mountains (Piz Bernina - Piz Badile), the Maira Valley (below Maloja Pass) and the Innquelle (?).
The climb …

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5.87 km

Piz Lunghin

Highlight • Summit

Nice view, but the last 20m to the summit are DIFFICULT to walk

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8.02 km

View of Lake Lunghin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't miss it! The experience gets under your skin! 🥶
Wonderful!!!

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8.17 km

Lunghinsee

Highlight • Lake

After a steep climb from Maloja, you'll be rewarded with a view over the Lunghin and the Engadine

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8.35 km

Lake Lunghin

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful mountain lake that invites you to linger.

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8.50 km

After a long climb to get to the lake, you really deserve a break in this picturesque spot. While you stretch your calves, you can enjoy the wonderful view of the crystal clear water and the surrounding mountains.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.49 km

1.25 km

672 m

222 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.70 km

1.25 km

672 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

8°C

3°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2023,Maloja zur Inn-Quelle am Lagh dal Lunghin

Nice tour, steep climb - 1,000m over 4km. But it's worth it. Be sure to take the climb from the lake directly to the Piz Lunghin. The last part is extremely steep in very loose gravel, almost gravel. The profile is worse to walk on the descent than on the ascent. Shortly before the summit there is a short but …

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