Lower Engadine (Susch - Martina)

Lower Engadine: Susch–Martina

A collection of 4 cycling routes.

Overview

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A classic Lower Engadine traverse along the Inn River from Susch to Martina, right on the Austrian border. Expect a mellow valley flow broken up by punchy climbs to terraced Romansh villages like Lavin, Guarda/Ardez, and the Scuol–Tarasp area. Think sgraffito-painted houses, castle views (hello Tarasp), wooden bridges, and big alpine scenery.

Surface is a real mix: plenty of gravel and unpaved tracks with stretches of quiet road and the odd busy section—perfect for a gravel or trekking bike; doable on an MTB. Road bikes with skinny tires won’t love the rough bits.

Best ridden west to east for a subtle net drop, though you’ll still rack up some climbing. Summer to early autumn is prime; spring can be chilly in the shade, and winter brings snow. Water fountains are common in villages, and there are bakeries and cafés most of the way.

Logistics are easy: the RhB railway and PostBus serve the valley (stops in Susch, Lavin, Ardez, Scuol-Tarasp, and more), so you can shorten or split the ride. In Martina you can connect toward Austria’s Inn cycle route.

Highlights: riverside gravel, castle views, spa town vibes in Scuol, and that wide-open Engadine light. Pack layers, lights for short road bits, and enjoy the flow between river flats and balcony villages.

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Duration: 93.6 km
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Avg. speed: 5,085 m
Ascent: 5,075 m
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Lower Engadine: Susch–Martina

Routes in this collection

All 4 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Engiadina Bassa Etappe 1 (Zernez – Scuol)

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Engiadina Bassa Etappe 1 (Zernez – Scuol)

Cycling route in Zernez, Grisons, Switzerland

Kick off in Zernez, gateway to the Swiss National Park, and grind a big climb on mostly gravel tracks to alpine meadows around 2,150 m. Soak up Lower Engadine views, then roll down past Ftan’s terraces to Scuol’s spa town vibes. Short distance, serious elevation: expect sustained climbs, a few roug…

25.1 km
Distance: 1,524 m
Ascent: 813 m
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Engiadina Bassa: Scuol Loop

Cycling route in Scuol, Grisons, Switzerland

Start and finish in Scuol, the Lower Engadine village on the Inn. A compact ride at altitude: about 13 km with roughly 570 m up and 1,070 m down, topping out near 2,430 m. Expect big views and quiet alpine pastures before a long, flowy descent back into town. Easy to fit into a half day, with cafés…

12.9 km
Distance: 570 m
Ascent: 1,070 m
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Engiadina Bassa Etappe 2 (Ftan - Ramosch)

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Engiadina Bassa Etappe 2 (Ftan - Ramosch)

Cycling route in Scuol, Grisons, Switzerland

From Scuol, this Engiadina Bassa stage climbs to Ftan, rolls along high pastures, drops to Ramosch, then loops back toward Scuol. Expect about 29 km with ~1,500 m of climbing, mostly gravel and farm tracks, and a high point near 1,960 m. Big views over the Inn valley. Scuol is a spa town—perfect fo…

29.5 km
Distance: 1,518 m
Ascent: 1,522 m
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Engiadina Bassa: Scuol – Nauders

Cycling route in Scuol, Grisons, Switzerland

Roll out from spa-town Scuol along the Inn through the Lower Engadine, then swing past Martina to the border and climb into Tyrol for a finish in Nauders, just below the Resia/Reschen Pass. Expect a punchy day: about 26 km with lots of up-and-down, topping out near 1,960 m. Surfaces are mixed—plent…

26.1 km
Distance: 1,473 m
Ascent: 1,671 m
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