Highest larch forest in Europe and pass crossing: S-charl – Lü

The route begins in the secluded former mining village of S-charl, located in a side valley near Scuol. The history of mining can be experienced through the small museum at the village entrance and several ruins in the surroundings. From there, it goes towards God da Tamangur, the highest larch forest in Europe. The rooty and winding trail leads through the dense forest with its partly old trees. Gradually the valley opens with a magnificent panorama and the view falls on Alp Astras, which invites for a stop. From there, it continues to the Costainas Pass, the last effort of the day. The tour ends in Lü, a small mountain village in Val Müstair, a small mountain valley in the far southeast of Switzerland, near South Tyrol.

• A visit to the Mining and Bear Museum in S-charl is worthwhile
• The two inns in S-charl as well as Alp Astras-Tamangur and Alp Champatsch invite you to enjoy

(Scuol - S-charl post bus) - S-charl - God da Tamangur - Alp Astras - Fuorcla Funtana - Minschuns - Alp Champatsch - Lü 

The route starts in S-charl, which we reach from Scuol by post bus. After refilling our water bottles at the village fountain, we follow the alpine road towards Alp Astras for about 4 km, always accompanied by the rushing sound of the Clemgia creek. At the bridge at P.2019, we stay on the right side of the creek and follow the hiking trail to Alp Tamangur Dadora and further through God da Tamangur, the highest larch forest in Europe, to Alp Astras. Instead of taking the direct path to Pass da Costainas and then to Lü, we follow the path that leads uphill behind the alpine pasture.
After a short ascent, we reach the Plan Mattun plateau, where the marmots greet us with whistles. We continue to Fuorcla Funtana da S-charl, the passage into Val Müstair. Through the Minschun ski area, we descend to Alp Munt. Here, we turn left onto the alpine road heading east, which we follow up to P.2245. From here, there is a wonderful view of the Ortler and the valley. We take the easy-to-walk single trail to Alp Champatsch. Here we can enjoy a cool drink and fine alpine cheese before tackling the last almost flat 3 km to Lü.
From Lü, the post bus takes us down to the valley, or, if not enough yet, follow the hiking trail to Tschierv (4 km).