Engadin-Meran Route Express (National Park)

With the Engadin-Meran Route Express from charming Engadin through the unspoiled Swiss National Park and the idyllic Müstair Valley to Meran (South Tyrol/Italy).

This offer is valid:

from Zernez 13 May – 24 Oct. 2010
Connection from Davos 26 June – 17 Oct. 2010
See timetable for other connections between Zernez and Mals

Zernez

Located at the centre of the Engadine plateau, the village of Zernez is an ideal departure point for excursions, hikes and bicycle rides through the Engadine, the Swiss National Park, a trip to Davos or into the Müstair Valley.

Zernez–Müstair

Shortly after Zernez the road begins its long climb towards the Ofen Pass. The Engadin–Meran Route Express passes the village of La Drossa – from where a tunnel leads into the Italian duty-free town of Livigno – towards Il Fuorn and Buffalora, the departure points of spectacular hikes in the Swiss National Park. From the top of the Ofen Pass (2,049m) you can enjoy views over Val Müstair and into the Vinschgau Valley. The mighty Ortler massif with its eternal snow dominates to the southwest. After passing through the quaint villages of the Val Müstair, you reach the border village of Müstair with its world-famous monastery (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage).

Müstair–Mals–Meran

Between Müstair and Taufers you will cross the border into Italy. Shortly thereafter you arrive at the medieval town of Glurns. The completely intact ring wall of Glurns features seven defence towers and encloses picturesque corners and alleyways, as well as stately patrician mansions and arcades that captivate visitors with their charm. A few minutes later you arrive at Mals station, from where the Vinschgau Valley railway passes through pretty villages to arrive in Meran an hour later.

Elevation chart Engadin-Meran Route Express

Our tips

• Müstair Monastery, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage: Largest early-medieval mural cycle, Romanesque imagery, monumental statue of Charlemagne
• Stops: Zernez: Swiss National Park information centre; Sta. Maria: “Tessanda Val Müstair” hand-weaving centre; Glurns: Italy’s smallest city; Schluderns: Churburg Castle and Vinschgau Valley museum
• Between the end of June and mid-October you can begin your journey in Davos. To discover the upper Vinschgau Valley, change onto the bus in Mals that takes you to Reschen Pass and into Nauders (Austria), with connections to Martina/Scuol and Landeck. For a more comprehensive tour, travel from Meran to Bozen and across theBrenner Pass to Innsbruck and Landeck.
• Rhaetian Railway: Combine your journey with the “Engadin Star” express train
• Vinschgau Valley railway: See under “Further Information” at the top right
• Links: See under “Further Information”

Prices in CHF (one way)

* Alpine Ticket – the supplementary tourist ticket

Note

Remember to take your valid passport or ID card to cross the border.

Reservations and information

Swiss PostBus Ltd.
Grisons Region