{"id":15493,"date":"2025-08-18T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/palpuognasee-scenic-hike-from-preda-albula-valley\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:52:48","slug":"palpuognasee-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/palpuognasee-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Palpuognasee &#8211; Scenic Hike from Preda, Albula Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15493\" class=\"elementor elementor-15493 elementor-6046\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b7666 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86b7666\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-009a0d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"009a0d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2139\ufe0f Click on the <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"265\">+<\/strong> to view the trail info.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31a0bcf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31a0bcf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5a1d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9d5a1d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> \ud83e\udd7e Trail Info \ud83d\udd3d  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23101a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b23101a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a612ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a612ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19bfff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19bfff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>\ud83d\udccd <strong><u>Start and End:<\/u><\/strong> The start and end of this circular hike is Preda railway station in the Albula Valley in the canton of Graub\u00fcnden. From here, the trail leads through the forest directly to the idyllic Palpuognasee and back to Preda. <\/li><li>\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Distance<\/span>:<\/strong> The circular hike to Palpuognasee is about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) long and is considered one of the easier hikes around Preda in the Albula Valley.<\/li><li>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"178\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Time<\/span>:<\/strong> The pure hiking time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you take some time at Palpuognasee for photo stops or simply want to enjoy the view, you should plan around 2 hours for the circular hike. <\/li><li>\ud83d\udcca <strong><u>Elevation Gain and Loss<\/u>:<\/strong> The ascent is about 200 meters (656 feet) and the descent is also around 200 meters (656 feet). This circular hike to Palpuognasee therefore requires only a moderate level of fitness. <\/li><li>\ud83e\udd75 <strong><u>Difficulty<\/u>:<\/strong> The hike is overall considered very easy. The first section can be slightly steeper for some hikers, but afterwards the trail is mostly flat and easy to walk until reaching Palpuognasee. <\/li><li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Best Season<\/span>:<\/strong> The best time to visit Palpuognasee is during summer and especially in autumn, when the larch trees around the lake turn golden yellow. Since Palpuognasee lies at around 1900 meters (6230 feet), there can still be snow on the trails in spring or late in the year. <\/li><li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong><u>Trail Surface<\/u>:<\/strong> The roughly 4 km (2.5 miles) long trail mostly follows natural forest paths. Near the lake, part of the route runs over wooden boardwalks and small trails along the shoreline. <\/li><li>\ud83e\udd7e <strong><u>Equipment<\/u>:<\/strong> Good hiking shoes are recommended. It is also worth bringing some food or snacks, as there are several nice barbecue spots along the hike. Especially in autumn or spring, a light jacket can be useful since temperatures at this altitude can cool down quickly.  <\/li><li><strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"365\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Family-Check:<\/span><\/strong> This loop hike is easy to walk and works well for families with children. However, the trail is not suitable for strollers due to roots, natural paths, and wooden boardwalk sections along the way. Although the Albula Pass road also leads up to the lake, it is heavily trafficked in summer and therefore not recommended for families with strollers. <\/li><li>\ud83d\udc15 <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"681\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hiking with Dogs<\/span>:<\/strong> Dogs are welcome on this hike. Around the lake, dogs must be kept on a leash in some areas, as parts of the region are within a protected nature area. Please be mindful of wildlife and other hikers.  <\/li><li>\ud83d\ude97 <strong><u>Getting There:<\/u><\/strong> The hike can be reached both by car and by public transport. If arriving by car, there are only a few roadside parking spots available, which can fill up quickly, especially during summer.  By public transport, the starting point is easily accessible via Preda railway station on the Rhaetian Railway. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/X7J7WrW78FTkhV316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Parking at Lake Palpuogna<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"246\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Costs:<\/span><\/strong> Lake Palpuogna is free to visit with no entrance fee Parking in Preda is subject to a fee. If you arrive by train, the starting point of the hike is located directly at Preda railway station. <\/li><li><strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"533\">\ud83d\udccc <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Signposts &amp; Markings:<\/span><\/strong> The loop trail is clearly and very well signposted. From Preda railway station, yellow hiking signposts guide the way, along with additional signs around the lake. The markings are clearly visible, making the route easy to follow even without a map. <\/li><li>\ud83d\udcf6 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mobile Reception<\/span>:<\/strong> There is usually good mobile reception along most of the route. This is likely because the hike is located near the Albula Pass. As a result, you can easily access maps, hiking apps, or check the weather during the hike.  <\/li><li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Best Photo Spots<\/span>:<\/strong> When you reach Palpuognasee, you will find a bench with a beautiful view over the lake and the surrounding mountains. When there is little wind, the water surface often becomes perfectly calm, creating impressive reflections. Especially in autumn, when the larch trees turn golden, this spot offers some of the most beautiful photo opportunities in the region.  <\/li><li>\ud83e\udd8c <strong><u>Wildlife<\/u>:<\/strong> Along the hike, you will often see cows grazing on the surrounding alpine meadows. With a bit of patience and luck, you may also spot marmots in the distance. <\/li><li>\ud83c\udf04 <strong><u>Highlights<\/u>:<\/strong> The highlight of this hike is the deep blue Palpuognasee, beautifully set within a larch forest. Around the lake, small boardwalks and trails cross streams and follow the shoreline. Fishing is also possible here, but be sure to check the regulations in advance, as a valid fishing permit is required in Switzerland.   <\/li><li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong><u>Tips<\/u>:<\/strong> Palpuognasee is especially worth visiting in autumn, when the larch trees around the lake turn golden yellow. A beautiful viewpoint can be found above the lake in the direction of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graubuenden.ch\/en\/attractions\/albula-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albula Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, offering a great view from above. From there, you can either hike back down to the lake or continue further up to Lai Alv. However, this section of the trail is quite steep.    <\/li><li>\ud83c\udfe1 <strong><u>Accommodation &amp; Restaurants:<\/u><\/strong> There is no restaurant directly at Palpuognasee, but there are several beautiful barbecue spots along the lakeshore. In the nearby village of Berg\u00fcn, you will find the historic <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kurhausberguen.ch\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kurhaus Berg\u00fcn<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, a stylish hotel with a restaurant and wellness area, ideal for a stop or an overnight stay after the hike. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c91faf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c91faf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbd0e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbd0e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"637\">The start of the hike to Palpuognasee for many visitors is Preda railway station in the beautiful canton of Graub\u00fcnden. Already during the journey with the Rhaetian Railway, you experience one of the most spectacular railway routes in Switzerland. Along the way, you can see the famous Landwasser Viaduct as well as the impressive Albula line with its numerous curves and tunnels.  <\/p><p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"894\">Once you arrive at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bahnhof,+Preda+4,+7482+Preda\/@46.5882704,9.7773715,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47849cec45702a21:0x4e1ceba64f078760!8m2!3d46.5882704!4d9.7773715!16s%2Fg%2F11lv7grrkv?authuser=1&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preda railway station<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, walk downhill into the valley and not toward the tunnel. After just a few minutes, you will see the first hiking signposts leading toward Palpuognasee, which is also known as Lai da Palpuogna. <\/p><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1165\">Alternatively, you could also walk up to the lake along the road. However, we recommend taking the trail through the forest instead. There, you hike on beautiful natural paths through green scenery and reach the mountain lake along one of the most idyllic sections of the hike.  <\/p><p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1290\">The route along the Albula Pass road is less recommended, as the Albula Pass is heavily trafficked, especially during summer.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a475898 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a475898\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0f2f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"fa0f2f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Xs3WUcOKD2o&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1829134 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1829134\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92635ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92635ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"742\">The ascent to the lake is about 200 meters (656 feet). Once you reach the well-known bench with its impressive view, you have already completed most of the hike. The bench is hard to miss. From here, the trail continues mostly straight ahead with only a gentle incline.   <\/p><p>Once you reach Palpuognasee, a beautiful clear mountain lake opens up before you. In the morning, you can often see anglers quietly enjoying their hobby. Around the lake, there are several benches where you can take a break, relax, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.  <br><br>Especially in autumn, the larch trees around the lake turn into a golden display of colors. If you enjoy landscapes like this, you should also discover the hike to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/lej-nair-hike-engadin\/\">Lej Nair in the Engadin<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c449cbc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c449cbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a676e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18a676e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-panorama-sommer-spiegelung-wald-swissaround.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" 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Lake Palpuogna in summer leading through a lush green larch forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-ufer-laerchenwald-sommer-swissaround.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efe295a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"efe295a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a44e62b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a44e62b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"484\">The hiking trail runs mostly along the lake, making it difficult to get lost. At one point, the path leads a bit deeper into the greenery, while the sound of a nearby stream becomes more and more noticeable. <\/p><p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"642\">A special section of the trail is the wooden boardwalk that crosses part of the lake. Here, you walk over rushing streams that feed the lake with fresh mountain water.<br>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parc-ela.ch\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parc Ela Nature Park<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is one of the largest protected areas in Switzerland, and Palpuognasee lies right in the heart of this impressive landscape.<br>The combination of larch forests, clear mountain water, and the peaceful setting within Parc Ela makes this place one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Graub\u00fcnden. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daa541c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"daa541c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8470444 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8470444\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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boardwalk guides you along the shore of Lake Palpuogna.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-palpuognasee-waldweg-barrierearm-sommer-swissaround.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f27ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11f27ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23cbbe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23cbbe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MjgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL2hvbHpzdGVnLXdhbGRsaWNodHVuZy1wYWxwdW9nbmFzZWUtYmFycmllcmVhcm0tbmF0dXJ3ZWctc3dpc3Nhcm91bmQuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-819x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15628\" alt=\"Wooden boardwalk leading through the forest near Lake Palpuogna in the canton of Graub\u00fcnden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/holzsteg-waldlichtung-palpuognasee-barrierearm-naturweg-swissaround.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecc3d91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecc3d91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50dd09e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"50dd09e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=6GuRBOA4Kvc&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2e6f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf2e6f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a840122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a840122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"416\">Once you have walked about halfway around the lake, you can decide whether to continue up to Crap Alv. This viewpoint lies about 100 meters (328 feet) above the lake. The route leads either along a hiking trail or alternatively up along the road.  <\/p><p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"532\">Both options reward you with an impressive view of the lake and the surrounding mountain landscape.<br>From Crap Alv, you get a particularly beautiful view from above of Palpuognasee and the surrounding larch forests. Especially in autumn, the scenery turns into a stunning display of colors. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac3818 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aac3818\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-740ac80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"740ac80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL3BhbHB1b2duYXNlZS1zZWl0ZW5ibGljay1hbGJ1bGEtc29tbWVyZmFyYmVuLXN3aXNzYXJvdW5kLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15630\" alt=\"Summer view of the turquoise Lake Palpuogna in Graub\u00fcnden Switzerland with clear alpine water and green mountain landscapes a scenic highlight for hiking nature walks and landscape photography\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/palpuognasee-seitenblick-albula-sommerfarben-swissaround.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab73c9e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab73c9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8ae9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a8ae9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"431\">Alternatively, you can hike along the other side of the lake back to the starting point. The trail leads back to Preda railway station. From there, you can take the train to the famous <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landwasser_Viaduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landwasser Viaduct<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or plan another hike in the region.  <\/p><p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"541\">The entire circular hike takes about three hours at a relaxed pace and is considered an easy tour. The region around Preda and the Albula Pass also offers many additional hikes and viewpoints that can easily be combined with a visit to Palpuognasee. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa8de3a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa8de3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b78fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36b78fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75577c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75577c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-naturseite-piz-ela-sommer-swissaround.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MzEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL3dhbmRlcndlZy1wYWxwdW9nbmFzZWUtbmF0dXJzZWl0ZS1waXotZWxhLXNvbW1lci1zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-naturseite-piz-ela-sommer-swissaround-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15631\" alt=\"Hiking trail along Lake Palpuogna passing green meadows with Piz Ela rising in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-naturseite-piz-ela-sommer-swissaround-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-naturseite-piz-ela-sommer-swissaround-200x300.jpg 200w, 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d248be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d248be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MzMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL3dhbmRlcndlZy1wYWxwdW9nbmFzZWUtendlaS1iYWV1bWUtdWZlcndlZy1zb21tZXItc3dpc3Nhcm91bmQuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15633\" alt=\"Narrow hiking trail at Lake Palpuogna framed by trees with a clear view of the calm water\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wanderweg-palpuognasee-zwei-baeume-uferweg-sommer-swissaround.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e0179 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51e0179\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a66fca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a66fca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"542\">Palpuognasee is just one of many magical places in Switzerland shaped by lakes and waterfalls. If you are looking for more inspiration, take a look at my overview of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/lakes-and-waterfalls\/\">most beautiful lakes and waterfalls in Switzerland<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. <\/p><p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"718\">Or discover a completely different side of Switzerland with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/lavaux-hike-saint-saphorin\/\">Lavaux hike on Lake Geneva<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. There, you walk through golden vineyards all the way to the charming wine village of Saint-Saphorin. <\/p><p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"868\">Have you ever visited Palpuognasee yourself? Feel free to share your impressions or tips in the comments below. I would love to hear about your experience.  <\/p><p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"911\">Last updated: Spring 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1061ee4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1061ee4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8130e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf8130e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Details and Elevation Profile<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b330c84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b330c84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90ec79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a90ec79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/de-de\/tour\/2344104916\/embed?share_token=a9DQE6ZfotQU8fVVtm7jB65VFHIy7gUF0wYbfKj3925LjEb8Vm&amp;profile=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"700\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74eda02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74eda02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9eb79a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9eb79a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions about the Palpuognasee Hike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a368b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60a368b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be2aad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2be2aad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2139\ufe0f Click on the question to view the answer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4077a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4077a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-845ec5f uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"845ec5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-138' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-43eae40\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-43eae40 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6ab27f616ed6d\">How do I get to Lake Palpuogna?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Lake Palpuogna is located above Preda in Graub\u00fcnden. The easiest way to reach it is by taking the Rhaetian Railway to Preda station. Traveling by car is also possible, but there are only a few roadside parking spaces available.  <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d31c471\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d31c471 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6ab27f616ee18\">How long does the hike around Lake Palpuogna take?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The circular hike around Lake Palpuogna takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. With photo stops or a break at the barbecue spots, you should plan for around 2 hours. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8e56752\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8e56752 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6ab27f616ee81\">Is the hike at Lake Palpuogna difficult?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The hike is very easy and also suitable for families. Only at the beginning there is a short ascent, after that the trail is almost flat. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e9bfc4c\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e9bfc4c uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6ab27f616eeea\">Are there barbecue spots or restaurants at Lake Palpuogna?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Around the lake, you\u2019ll find many barbecue spots and benches that are perfect for a picnic. There is no restaurant directly at the lake \u2013 the nearest one can be found back in Preda. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-5c19a62\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-5c19a62 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-6ab27f616ef5b\">When is the best time to visit Lake Palpuogna?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Lake Palpuogna is especially a highlight in autumn, when the larch trees glow golden yellow. In summer, the hike is perfect for picnics, nature experiences, and relaxing moments by the water. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e6d803b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e6d803b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-6ab27f616efb2\">Can you swim or fish in Lake Palpuogna?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Swimming is generally allowed in Lake Palpuogna, but even in summer the water is very cold \u2013 it\u2019s not really a typical swimming lake. Fishing is also possible, but in Switzerland you need a valid license. Please check the regulations in advance.   <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8d5c323\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8d5c323 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-6ab27f616effa\">How long is the circular hike around Palpuognasee?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The circular hike is about 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) long and follows well-maintained hiking trails through the forest and along the lake.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-5da6634\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-5da6634 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-8-6ab27f616f05a\">Is the hike suitable for families?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, the hike is well suited for families with children. However, the trail is not suitable for strollers due to roots, natural paths, and wooden boardwalk sections along the way. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-f6ed5c6\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-f6ed5c6 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-9-6ab27f616f0a9\">Is Palpuognasee located in a protected nature area?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, the lake is located in Parc Ela Nature Park, one of the largest protected areas in Switzerland. Visitors are encouraged to respect nature and wildlife. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-f8952a6\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-f8952a6 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-10-6ab27f616f0f2\">Where can you park near Palpuognasee?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Parking spots are available along the road near the lake as well as in the village of Preda. Especially during summer, the parking spaces can fill up quickly. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows the famous Albula Pass in the canton of Grisons. However, not the colored mountain lake located above the train station Preda, which lies at an altitude of over 1900 meters. A beautiful circular hike that is not only beautiful in summer but also worth a top excursion in autumn. Because here you can find larches that turn gold money in autumn.    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"iawp_total_views":106,"footnotes":""},"categories":[216,217,236,151,222,305],"tags":[276,271,273,267],"class_list":["post-15493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-summer-hikes","category-autumn-hikes","category-hidden-gems","category-hikes","category-lakes-and-waterfalls","category-newsletter-en","tag-circular-hike","tag-family-friendly","tag-graubuenden","tag-mountain-lake"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}