Min. time required: 1:00
Season: all year
Recommended season: early January to late February, mid April to late October and early December to late December
Max. altitude: 1785 m (5856 ft)

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This varying 1-hour walking route circles around the lake of St. Moritz ('Lej da San Murezzan' in Rhaeto-Romanic). The scenic 4.4-km path passes along the St. Moritz sailing club and a bit of forest. It's an easy walk, even with small children or a stroller.

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The walk: free

The path along the St. Moritz lake is entirely free.

Tickets to travel to St. Moritz

If you have to travel to St. Moritz first, we recommend to do so by train or bus. You can buy normal full-fare tickets, but chances are you'll be using a rail pass that allows free or discounted traveling to St. Moritz.

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How to get to St. Moritz and back

St. Moritz can best be reached by train (from the directions of Zuoz and Pontresina) or bus (from the direction of Maloja and Sils).

Walking route directions

This stroll starts just outside the railway station of St. Moritz. Take the lakeside exit of the station to get there. Simply follow the signs 'Seerundweg' ('circular lake trail') until you're back at the station.

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Best months for this walk Copy link to clipboard

This easy hike can be done at any time of the year, early January to late February, mid April to late October and early December to late December being most attractive.

We think that March-early April and November are slightly less attractive. These are transition months from winter to spring and from fall to winter. Snow around St. Moritz isn't guaranteed and the forests may look a bit dull.

In winter, the lake of St. Moritz is usually completely frozen. This means you can even walk on the thick layer of ice, and you'll see several winter sports activities going on at the surface.

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How to dress

Other than solid shoes you don't need specific gear. Just dress according to the forecasts for St. Moritz.

Best weather for this hike

This route is suitable for (nearly) dry weather. A bit of drizzle is no problem, but the hike is more enjoyable without precipitation. If you plan to walk in the Engadine in winter, make sure you have appropriate warm clothes.

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