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Engadin–Meran route
Experience a fascinating Postbus journey through the Swiss National Park, over the Ofen Pass and through the picturesque Val Müstair to Mals in South Tyrol via the Engadin–Meran route.
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Attractions along the route
Zernez is the starting point for this journey and for excursions to the Swiss National Park or Val Müstair. As soon as you depart, you begin the ascent up the lengthy Ofen Pass, as far as the summit of the “Süsom-Givè”. From here, you can enjoy the view of Val Müstair and the magnificent Ortler-Massiv. Following the beautiful Münstertal villages, you reach the border village of Müstair, with its world-famous Convent of St John.
Shortly after the Italian border, you reach the medieval town of Glurns (PostBus stop: Glurns/Glorenza, Tauferer Tor). Discover stately townhouses and picturesque arcades in the well-preserved city. From Mals, the Vinschgerbahn railway transports you to Meran in just over an hour (PostBus stop: Mals, Bahnhof).
Highlights
- Biosfera Val Müstair
- “Ova Spin – Il Fuorn (National Park)” hike
- Val Müstair mountain trail
- “Chasa Jaura” local history museum, Valchava
- “Tessanda Val Müstair” hand weaving mill, Santa Maria
- “A la riva dal Rom – on the banks of the Rom” hike
- Glurns – medieval town
Travel information
Below you will find the details for the journey from Zernez to Mals and on to Meran.
On this route, you will also enjoy the three-tone horn, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Engadin–Meran (route 811)
Route 811 from Zernez via Müstair to Mals in South Tyrol
- Starting point: Zernez
- Services requiring reservation at 9.34 a.m. (daily) and 11.34 a.m. (Sundays from 4 May to 27 October 2024)
- Change in Mals/Malles
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Swiss National Park
Marvel at the unique and diverse flora and fauna of the Alps with your whole family. 80 kilometres of hiking trails await you in Switzerland’s largest national park. You can find a wide range of useful information at the Zernez National Park Center.
Convent of St John in Müstair
The Benedictine monastery of St John in Müstair dates from the early Middle Ages and is believed to have been founded by Charlemagne. With its statue and the largest early mediaeval cycle of wall paintings in the world, the monastery has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
