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Swiss National Park Alpine View

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0 km / 0 Miles
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
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Surface Type:
Dirt
Town:
Zernez, Switzerland
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46.657114, 10.174048
Added:
September 26, 2025
Updated:
November 24, 2025
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Key Takeaways

  • The Swiss National Park Alpine View is a roadside stop along the Via Pass dal Fuorn (Road 28), offering a breathtaking, easy-access panorama of towering alpine mountains. No hiking is required for this ultimate Swiss Alps photo opportunity.
  • Easily locate this stunning view using the provided GPS coordinates (46.657114,10.174048). It's the perfect, minimal-effort pit stop for travelers exploring the Engadin Valley and the Swiss National Park.
  • Visitors must exercise extreme caution at this natural pullover. Be aware that the small parking turnout lacks guardrails and borders extremely steep mountain slopes. Prioritize safety when parking and enjoying the view.

Swiss National Park Alpine View

Planning a scenic drive through Switzerland? The Swiss National Park Alpine View is the perfect pit stop to capture the majestic beauty of the Engadin Valley without even needing to lace up your hiking boots. Located conveniently along the Via Pass dal Fuorn (Road 28) near Zernez, this viewpoint offers one of the most breathtaking, accessible mountain panoramas in the entire Swiss National Park.

What to Expect at the Swiss National Park Alpine View

The Alpine View delivers on its promise of towering Swiss Alps scenery. Prepare to be awestruck by an expansive panorama of towering alpine mountains that stand tall over the deep valley below. The landscape is a classic example of the rugged, unspoiled wilderness protected by the Swiss National Park. It's a prime photo opportunity for landscape photographers and travelers alike.

Parking & Directions: Where to Find the Swiss National Park Alpine View

This incredible viewpoint is specifically situated on a small, dirt parking turnout along the Via Pass dal Fuorn (also known as the Ofen Pass Road, or simply Road 28) at the coordinates provided: 46.657114, 10.174048. Please heed caution when parking and getting out of your vehicle. Ensure you are well off the main road and keep a safe distance from the edge of the turnout at all times. Watch children closely.

Warnings & Essential Visitor Information

Because the Alpine View is a natural, undeveloped roadside stop, visitors must exercise extreme caution. Your safety is paramount. Be aware that the road and the edge of the turnout do not have guardrails and the mountain slopes are extremely steep.
Explore 7 trails near Zernez, Switzerland
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    46.657114, 10.174048
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    46.657114, 10.174048
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    View of alpine mountains in Swiss National Park
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Rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating.
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September 26, 2025
Stopped here on our road trip day while driving from Ortisei through Davos. The alpine views were really nice and it's a short stop.
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