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Maloja -Salecina trail - Trailtrophy Route

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Short but technically exciting trail running route, past two idyllic mountain lakes. At the highest point, the Motta Salecina, the hiker and runner enjoys a unique view of the Val Bregaglia and the Upper Engadine lake plateau.

moderate
Distance 10 km
2:05 h
466 m
467 m
2,149 m
1,750 m

From Maloja, the trail first leads to the Orden dam, decorated with the artwork Culur by artist Gottfried Honegger. After the protective dam, the actual trail begins, over hill and dale up to Lägh da Bithaberg. The small mountain lake lies in a small clearing. From here the trail continues on a steeper path to the viewpoint Motta Salecina. Once you reach the highest point, you continue on a panoramic path until above the second lake, Lägh da Cavloc, a popular excursion destination in summer and winter. From here the path descends steeply to the lake. This section of the trail requires some concentration. Once at the lake, the runner chooses the path to the right of the lake and thus automatically passes the small restaurant Cavloccio. At the restaurant there is the possibility to turn left on a trail to return or, as suggested here, to follow the gravel road along the path to the Salecina vacation home. From the vacation home you continue through beautiful meadows back to the starting point in Maloja village.

 

Author’s recommendation

This route is also recommended as a hike. In the restaurant Cavloccio you can enjoy fine local specialties and on the alp Cavloc you can buy fresh goat cheese.

The Maloja - Salecina Trail is part of the Trailtrophy. Register and collect trophies https://trailtrophy.ch.  

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Author
Bregaglia Engadin Turismo 
Update: April 24, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,149 m
Lowest point
1,750 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 10.93%Dirt road 0.05%Forested/wild trail 21.62%Path 61.40%Road 4.83%Unknown 1.15%
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2.2 km
Path
6.1 km
Road
0.5 km
Unknown
0.1 km
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Start

Maloja (1,815 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'773'569E 1'141'239N
DD
46.400045, 9.695822
DMS
46°24'00.2"N 9°41'45.0"E
UTM
32T 553489 5138732
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Destination

Maloja

Turn-by-turn directions

Maloja > Lägh da Bitabergh > Pass dal Caval >  Lägh da Cavloc >Maloja

 

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Parking

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'773'569E 1'141'239N
DD
46.400045, 9.695822
DMS
46°24'00.2"N 9°41'45.0"E
UTM
32T 553489 5138732
w3w 
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10 km
Duration
2:05 h
Ascent
466 m
Descent
467 m
Highest point
2,149 m
Lowest point
1,750 m
Circular route Scenic Dog-friendly

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