Hiking Hotel Engadin | Hotel ÜJA Scuol
Hiking in the Engadin – All Year Round
Hiking in the Engadin is not just a summer activity.
In summer, the altitude makes Scuol a perfect escape from the heat of the cities.
In autumn, the famous golden larch forests create spectacular colours that often last well into November.
Spring arrives a little later in the Alps, but from May onwards the mountains come alive with wildflowers and fresh green meadows.
Even in winter there are beautiful winter hiking trails such as sections of the Via Engiadina connecting the villages of the Lower Engadin.
No matter the season, the landscape around Scuol offers endless opportunities to explore the mountains on foot.
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Hotel ÜJA is the perfect base for hiking in the Engadin
Hotel ÜJA is a hiking hotel in Scuol in the Engadin, ideally located for exploring panoramic trails, alpine valleys and scenic routes such as the Via Engiadina. Many walks start directly in the village, and the cable car to Motta Naluns brings you quickly into the high alpine hiking area above 2000 m.
At the same time, the hotel is located just a few steps from the Stradun, the lively main street of Scuol with cafés, bakeries and small shops.
After a day in the mountains, many guests enjoy relaxing on our terrace with its beautiful view over the Engadin mountains — often with a cool drink in hand while the evening light settles over the valley.
And in the morning, our fresh and healthy breakfast with regional products gives you the perfect start for another day outdoors.
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Our favourite hikes around Scuol
🥾 Motta Naluns – Schlivera – Mot da l’Hom – Alp Laret
🥾 Lai Nair
🥾 S-Charl and the Arven forests
🥾 Val Tasna
Below you’ll find a few of our favourite hikes in the region.
Motta Naluns – Schlivera – Mot da l’Hom – Alp Laret
One of our favourite hikes begins with the cable car to Motta Naluns, the hiking area above Scuol.
From the mountain station, the trail leads via Schlivera to Mot da l’Hom, a panoramic viewpoint at almost 2500 m with spectacular views over the Lower Engadin.
From there you descend towards Alp Laret, where a stop on the terrace is highly recommended — the Kaiserschmarren is famous for a reason.
This hike combines everything the Engadin is known for: wide alpine landscapes, incredible views and traditional alpine huts.
Lai Nair
Lai Nair, a small mountain lake above Tarasp, is one of the most peaceful places in the Lower Engadin.
The hike is relatively easy and perfect for a relaxed half-day outing.
In autumn this area becomes especially beautiful, when the surrounding forests turn golden and the calm lake reflects the colours of the Engadin “Indian Summer”.
In summer it’s also a wonderful place for a refreshing swim or simply to enjoy the quiet nature.
S-Charl and the Arven Forests
The remote valley of S-Charl feels like another world.
Nearby lies the famous God da Tamangur, the highest continuous stone pine forest in Europe.
Hiking here is very different from the open alpine landscapes above Scuol. The trails lead through ancient arven forests, quiet valleys and untouched nature.
It’s the perfect destination for those who enjoy a more peaceful and remote hiking experience.
Val Tasna
If you’re looking for true mountain solitude, Val Tasna is a wonderful place to explore.
The valley stretches between Ftan and the high alpine areas above Scuol and is known for its wide meadows, clear mountain streams and quiet trails.
Compared to some of the more popular hikes in the region, Val Tasna often feels wonderfully untouched — a place where you can simply walk and enjoy the silence of the mountains.
You can find more inspiration on our guide to things to do in Scuol and the Engadin.
FAQs- Hiking Hotel Engadin
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Yes. Hotel ÜJA in Scuol is an ideal base for hiking in the Engadin. From the village you can access a wide variety of trails, from relaxed walks along the Inn to panoramic alpine hikes in the surrounding mountains.
Thanks to our location close to the Motta Naluns lift and the postauto stop Bogn Engiadina, many high-altitude hikes can also be reached easily without long ascents.
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Yes. Many hiking trails start directly in or near Scuol, so you can begin your day in nature just minutes from the hotel.
Popular routes lead through pine forests, alpine meadows and quiet mountain valleys towards places like Val Sinestra, S-Charl or the Engadin ridge trails.
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Yes. When you stay at Hotel ÜJA, you receive the Guest Card Plus, which in summer includes unlimited rides on the Motta Naluns mountain lifts.
This allows you to reach many scenic hiking routes at higher elevations without paying for lift tickets.
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The Engadin offers a wide variety of hikes, from easy panoramic walks to longer alpine tours.
You’ll find forest trails, valley walks along the Inn river, scenic ridge hikes and quiet routes through traditional mountain villages. We are also a stop on the famous Via Engiadina.
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Yes. Hotel ÜJA is located directly along the Via Engiadina, one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking routes in the region.
This panoramic trail runs high above the Inn valley and connects several traditional Engadin villages, offering spectacular views and varied alpine landscapes. The route can be walked in multiple stages, making Scuol an ideal stop for hikers exploring the Via Engiadina.
The trail is also accessible in winter as a winter hiking route, allowing guests to enjoy the scenery even outside the summer hiking season.
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The hiking season around Scuol typically runs from late spring until autumn. Summer and early autumn are particularly beautiful, with clear mountain air, wildflowers and colorful alpine landscapes. Howerver, there are numerous hiking trails in winter as well often on well prepared snow pists.
Stay at a hiking hotel in the Engadin
With endless trails, beautiful landscapes and peaceful nature, the Lower Engadin is one of the best places in Switzerland for hiking.
More ways to explore Engadin
Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the Engadin, but it’s far from the only one. From Hotel ÜJA in Scuol, you can also explore the region by mountain bike, enjoy dog-friendly holidays in the mountains, or spend winter skiing around Motta Naluns.
As a boutique hotel in the Engadin, ÜJA is the perfect base for active days in nature and relaxed evenings in the village.
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