Lü and its hamlet of Lüsai lie high above Val Müstair. On foot, by bike and, in winter, by sled, you can discover different sides of the area: a circular hike returns to Lü, a bike tour leads through the valley, and constellations are explained under clear skies. The season and weather are therefore also important when planning your trip.
Hiking trails and high points
A circular hike leads from Lü via Urschai, Alp Valmorain, Alp Tabladatsch and Lai da Valpaschun, then back to Lü. The route follows a forest road; conditions can change with the seasons. Its waypoints make it easy to distinguish this trail from the longer routes connecting Lü with other places.
A section of the Graubünden Way of St. James leads from Lü through forests and alpine meadows via Urschai, Alp Sot and Craistas to Müstair. The highest point is at Lai da Juata, at 2,260 m; from there, the trail descends to the staffed Alp Champatsch. The sequence of forest, alpine meadows, high point and descent gives the route its own elevation profile. Trail conditions can also vary by season here.
Cycling through the valley
The Val Müstair Bike Tour runs through the entire valley, is 21 km long and has 1,000 metres of descent. From Alp Champatsch, the route goes through the forest to Lü, then continues along single tracks to Müstair. One section follows a single track through moorland and past Swiss stone pines and larches. Alongside the route’s measurements, these striking changes in landscape can help you plan your tour. Trail conditions can vary by season.
Winter trails, toboggan run and cross-country ski trail
The Senda Alp da Munt–Alp Champatsch winter panorama trail leads downhill from the alp to Lü. You can walk the trail or bring your own sled; it can then be extended downhill to Tschierv. Opening and winter conditions may vary.
The toboggan run from Lü to Tschierv passes through a snow-covered winter forest. It is 3 km long, has an elevation difference of 256 m and is rated easy. Sleds are available for hire on site, and the run is lit for night sledding. It operates seasonally and is weather-dependent. Another winter option, the Lü “La sulagliva” panorama cross-country ski trail, is also 3 km long. Its stated duration is 25 minutes, with 30 metres of ascent and 30 metres of descent. The same trail lengths here represent different activities, each with its own elevation figures.
Starry skies and plant life
Under clear skies, the Observatori astronomic Lü offers guided walks where prominent constellations are explained. The meeting point for the tour is in the car park at the entrance to Lü. The low levels of light pollution at over 1,900 m provide good conditions for stargazing; visibility nevertheless depends on the weather.
There are also botanical highlights nearby during the day: rare orchids grow there, along with figworts and medicinal plants that can be viewed during the day. Orchid flowering and plant visibility vary by season.
Language and living traditions
Jauer is the traditional language of Lü and a variant of the Romansh dialect Vallader. Romansh was the language of instruction in schools and the official administrative language of the former municipality; the church has been Reformed since 1530. During Chalandamarz, a procession winds through the streets. Lü is a locality and a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Graubünden; since 2009, Lü has been part of the municipality of Val Müstair.
Accommodation and when to visit
The toboggan run and cross-country ski trail are seasonal, the stargazing tour takes place under clear skies, and plant visibility varies with the season. Then check hotel offers for your preferred dates and plan around the activities that matter to you during your stay.
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