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Montespluga Ring between the lakes

Hard

4.6

(57)

179

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Montespluga Ring between the lakes

03:35

7.06km

530m

Hiking

Embark on the Montespluga Ring between the lakes, a difficult hike that promises a challenging yet rewarding experience in the Italian Alps. This route spans 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and involves a significant elevation gain of 1734 feet (529 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.31 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

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24 m

Montespluga

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Montespluga is a mountain village and it is located at an altitude of 1,908 meters. The coffee is absolutely top-notch.

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2.09 km

Montespluga Lake

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Top view of Lake Montespluga, an artificial lake formed by the dam built in the 1920s

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2.74 km

Lago Azzurro

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One leg in Switzerland and one leg in Italy.
Heavenly place, extraordinary panorama👍

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3.46 km

View of the Splügen Pass Road

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Wonderful road in Swiss territory just after the Spluga pass. The photo was taken on the downhill path east of the pass

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4.12 km

Splügen Pass

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Splügen Pass (Alpine crossing (2113 m)
Alpine crossing (2113 m) on the border between the Rheinwald in the Hinterrhein valley and the Italian Val San Giacomo (St. Jakobstal). The village …

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7.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

2.08 km

266 m

215 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

266 m

215 m

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

October 5, 2022,4 Seen Tour
We park on the outskirts of Montespluga at Lago di Montespluga, on the free parking lot. The steep ascent is initially via a pleasant mountain path and in the upper third through rough boulders. Once at the top we look at Lago Azzurro, where we can take a longer break. The trail follows the western shore, where you meet the …

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