The Mountain Lakes of Maloja

The circular hike starts in Maloja and initially leads down towards Bergell. At the Orden dam, the trail branches off and leads through the larch forest to the first highlight of the tour, the Lägh da Bitabergh. The small mountain lake is idyllically situated in the middle of the forest and offers a lovely spot for a first break. Following this, the route continues through the forest towards Lägh da Cavloc. A section of the historic smugglers' trail runs along the way. This serves as a reminder that smuggling in the border area between the Engadin and Bergell was once an important source of income for the local population. Narrow paths, small bridges, and boardwalks make the route all the more varied. After a short ascent, the view suddenly opens up to the Lägh da Cavloc. The larger of the two mountain lakes lies at about 1,900 m a.s.l. and is surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Val Forno. A particularly beautiful section leads directly along the lakeshore. Several fire pits invite you to take a break here, and in summer you can even take a refreshing dip in the mountain lake. Afterwards, the path leads past the rustic Restaurant Cavloccio, where, for the die-hard, marmot is even on the menu. After the break, the route follows a wide alpine path back towards Maloja. Here, the view opens up once more over the surrounding mountains before the circular hike ends back in the village.