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riders
Guarda village – Guarda Historic Village loop from Lavin
01:35
19.1km
590m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.67 km
Gravel climb to Guarda
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2.25 km
Cycle Path Between Lavin and Ardez
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3.73 km
Guarda village
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4.05 km
Guarda Historic Village
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This is what you find in Guarda. The Lower Engadine village, which became famous because of the story of Schellen-Ursli, is one of the most beautiful places in Graubünden. We went on a winter discovery tour and experienced Guarda with all five senses.
The buildings mostly date from the 16th and 17th centuries. This is unique in the valley because, unlike other Lower Engadine villages, Guarda was spared from major village fires. The church is even more original with its decorative tower. It has survived both wars and the Habsburg raids and destruction. What is striking: The houses in the village center all face the street. This is surprising, given the sunny hillside location, but it has to do with the fact that Guarda was a street village 500 years ago and the main traffic axis ran through the small town. Today Guarda is traffic-free. If you arrive by car, leave your vehicle at the parking lot at the entrance to the town. It's even better to travel in a relaxed manner using public transport.
Text / Source: Graubünden Ferien, Alexanderstrasse 24, 7001 Chur
graubuenden.ch/de/graubuenden/regionen/bergdoerfer/guarda
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4.16 km
Drinking fountain in Guarda
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5.00 km
View of the Engadin Valley
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7.36 km
View of Ardez
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12.9 km
Sur En
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In winter, Sur En is deserted; in summer, it is a holiday resort for the few local and foreign homeowners. One of the houses is richly decorated with sgraffiti by the Engadine artist Steivan Liun Könz, another stands out with its paintings. (Source: Wikipedia).
Here, at the upper end of the village, the hike to Susch begins, which can already be ended in Lavin or extended to Zernez.
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19.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.99 km
7.81 km
1.33 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.81 km
5.23 km
4.69 km
1.77 km
599 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,660 m)
Lowest point (1,310 m)
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