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Silver mines of S-charl in the Engadine

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Hike to the entrance of the tunnel of the old silver mines of S-charl. Equip yourself with helmet and headlamp and discover how work was done in the mine in the 19th century.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration5 h
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointPostauto Haltestelle S-charl, 7550 Scuol

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the life of miners in the 19th century
  • With helmet and headlamp you discover the old silver mines of S-charl
  • Let an experienced guide accompany you
  • Look forward to a 1 hour hike to the entrance of the tunnel
  • Visit the mining and bear museum

Description

The tour starts at 08:15 at the post bus stop in S-charl. From here you hike for about an hour to the entrance of the tunnel of the old mine

Now it's time to put on your helmet and headlamp, because from here on you will enter the old mine. Your guide will lead you through the mine and you will see how lead and silver were mined in the 19th century. Afterwards you will visit the mining and bear museum

Swiss Activities Tip

Has the Mining and Bear Museum sparked your interest in the way bears live? Then visit the WWF Bear Experience Trail and learn even more about the life of these special animals The hike starts in S-charl and informs you at different stations about the way of life of the bears. The path leads to the mining and bear museum. Small tip: At the end of the trail there is also a cozy barbecue area

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  • TESSVM
  • Andrea Badrutt

Inclusions

  • Included:

    5 hour guided tour

  • Included:

    Hike to the silver mines of S-charl

  • Included:

    Visit silver mines of S-charl

  • Included:

    Helmet and headlamp

  • Included:

    Entrance bear and mining museum

Meeting point

Postauto Haltestelle S-charl, 7550 Scuol

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Important information

  • Bring along: Hiking shoes, all-weather clothing, food
  • In case of cancellation, you will be contacted the day before by 17:00

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Provider

Operated by

Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair (Scuol)

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