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Hiking to Chamanna Cluozza from Zernez

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Overview Starting Point: Parking lot at the edge of Zernez towards Fuorn Pass (Elevation: 1,500m) End Point: Chamanna Cluozza (Elevation: 1,900m) Lowest Point: River crossing at 1,850m Highest Point: Ridge at 2,100m Total Elevation Gain: Approx. 900m (600m initial climb + 50m to Chamanna + 250m on the return) Distance: Approx. 10 km (round trip) Duration: 4.5 to 5.5 hours (including breaks) Difficulty: Moderate – steep ascent initially, followed by a gentle descent Best Season: Summer to early autumn Download GPS file The Journey Zernez is in the middle of nowhere—or at least it feels that way. For 30 km in every direction, there's nothing but untouched nature. While this might not seem vast to Americans, in Europe, it gives the impression of a wilderness as remote as a desert. The closest "city" is St. Moritz, about half an hour away, making Zernez a perfect escape for those who want to get lost in nature. Zernez is also the gateway to the Swiss ...