St. Moritz on Foot, Lake and Forest Paths
St. Moritz has a handful of well-used walks that need no ticket and no booking. This page lists them with the practical rules for each season. Where a lift is needed, prices are in Swiss francs (CHF).
Key facts
- Lake loop: about an hour, free, all year.
- Staz forest: a path to Lej da Staz, a small lake.
- Muottas Muragl: panorama walks in summer, marked winter paths in the cold months.
- Morteratsch: free glacier trail, about 6 km return at most.
The lake loop
The path around Lake St. Moritz is the simplest walk in town and takes about an hour. When the lake freezes, events such as snow polo and White Turf racing take place on it. Stay on routes that are officially marked and obey the municipality’s closures. Never improvise on the ice.
Staz forest and Lej da Staz
The forest walk ends at Lej da Staz, a small lake. How long it takes depends on where you begin, so check a map first. Shoes with a grip suit forest ground.
Muottas Muragl
Take the funicular (CHF 42.50 return in summer 2026) to 2,456 m and follow the panorama paths from the summit in summer. Engadin St. Moritz Mountains also lists winter hiking, so look at the winter activities page for current conditions. Because the funicular runs until 23:00 in season, an evening walk back to it is possible.
Morteratsch
The train from St. Moritz goes to Morteratsch, where a free trail leads to the glacier. Budget about 6 km return at most. Ropes show where to stop, and the ice cave is not safe to enter.
Walker fares on the lifts
Summer returns for walkers are CHF 64 on Corvatsch, CHF 46 on Diavolezza, CHF 46 for Surlej to Murtel and CHF 39 on Furtschellas. The walker fare page has the full table. Diavolezza runs daily until 15 November 2026.
Winter and safety
In snow season, read the avalanche bulletin at whiterisk.ch before leaving marked ground. Hire a certified mountain guide for glacier or off-route walking. Carry a warm layer, since weather at altitude turns quickly.
Pairing a walk with a visit
The village has two districts. St. Moritz Dorf is on the hillside and has Via Serlas and the Segantini Museum. St. Moritz Bad is at the lake end and has the Museum Engiadinais and OVAVERVA. A morning walk and an afternoon visit work well on any day the venue is open. Check seasonal closures, as both museums are closed until December.
Read more: Sightseeing in St. Moritz gives each museum with dates and prices.
Booking help
If you prefer a guide, compare walking tours on GetYourGuide .