# Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine

> 4-day road trip of about 121 km (75 mi) with 9 stops, from Chur to Scuol. About 1 h 40 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b4-albula-lower-engadine/

**At a glance:** 4-day road trip of about 121 km (75 mi) with 9 stops, from Chur to Scuol. About 1 h 40 min of driving in total. Over the Albula into the Engadine, then through the Swiss National Park area to painted villages and Tarasp Castle.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 121 km (75 mi) |
| Driving | 1 h 40 min |
| Suggested days | 4 |
| Stops | 9 |
| Route | Chur → Scuol |
| Countries | Switzerland |
| Updated | August 23, 2026 |

## Route description

From Chur, drive south over the Lenzerheide to Tiefencastel and into the Albula valley. Bergün is a village of painted houses where the Albula railway line spirals through tunnels and viaducts, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Albula Pass climbs to 2,312 m through a stony, almost lunar landscape, a much quieter road than the Julier or the Bernina. It is narrow in places, closed in winter, and not recommended for large motorhomes or caravans.

Drop down to La Punt and turn east along road 27 into the Lower Engadine. Zuoz has some of the finest Engadine houses, with sgraffito decoration and deep-set windows. At Zernez, the national park visitor centre explains the park; take the Ofen Pass road to Il Fuorn and walk one of the marked trails.

Continue down the valley to Guarda, a village of beautifully decorated houses, then to Scuol, a spa town with mineral springs, below Tarasp Castle on its hill. The Lower Engadine is sunny and dry; July to September is ideal for walking.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Chur** (Switzerland)
2. **Bergün** (Switzerland)
3. **Albula Pass** (Bergün, Switzerland): A quiet 2,312 m pass between Bergün and the Engadine, while the Albula railway tunnels far below. The road is narrow and winding, closed in winter, with marmots on the high meadows.
4. **Zuoz** (Switzerland)
5. **Zernez** (Switzerland)
6. **Swiss National Park at Il Fuorn** (Zernez, Switzerland): Switzerland’s only national park, strictly protected since 1914. Leave the car at the numbered car parks on the Ofen Pass road and walk in; red deer are easiest to spot at dawn.
7. **Guarda** (Switzerland)
8. **Tarasp Castle** (Scuol, Switzerland): A white castle on a rocky knoll above the Lower Engadine, one of the most striking in the Alps. Guided tours run in summer; the walk up from the village takes about ten minutes.
9. **Scuol** (Switzerland)

## FAQs

**How long is Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine?**
4-day road trip of about 121 km (75 mi) with 9 stops, from Chur to Scuol. About 1 h 40 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine?**
We suggest 4 days: about 1 h 40 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine start and end?**
It starts in Chur and ends in Scuol.

**Which countries does Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine pass through?**
Switzerland.