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Village · St. Moritz, Grisões
Maloja
Village at the Maloja Pass, at 1,815 m, on the southwest tip of the Silsersee, Italian-speaking. The painter Giovanni Segantini lived there, and a trail leads to the Gletschermühlen.
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About Maloja
Maloja, Maloggia in Italian, lies at the Maloja Pass at 1,815 m, on the southwest tip of the Silsersee, about 17 km from St. Moritz. It belongs to the municipality of Bregaglia, Italian-speaking, and marks the beginning of the Upper Engadine.
From the pass the road descends in bends into the Val Bregaglia and continues to Italy. Maloja divides the waters of the Inn, which flow to the Danube, from those that descend to the Po.
The painter Giovanni Segantini lived in Maloja from 1894 until his death in 1899. The Belvedere tower has information about him, and the Atelier Segantini, his former studio, is open to visitors.
A short, family-friendly nature trail leads to the Gletschermühlen, potholes carved into the rock by glacial water. In summer, Silsersee boats reach Maloja, and in winter the frozen lake can allow skating when the ice is thick.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day, covering the village, the Belvedere tower and the Gletschermühlen.
Best time
In the European summer, from June to September, for boats and trails. In winter, from December to March, for cross-country skiing and skating when the ice allows.
How to get there
From St. Moritz, buses reach Maloja in about 30 minutes, passing through Silvaplana and Sils.
Tip
Go by bus and return by boat to Sils, or the other way around, to see the lakes from both sides.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maloja
What language is spoken in Maloja?
Italian. Maloja belongs to the municipality of Bregaglia, which is Italian-speaking, although it is located in the Engadine.
What are the Gletschermühlen of Maloja?
Potholes carved into the rock by glacial water, reachable via a short trail.
How to go from St. Moritz to Maloja?
By bus in about 30 minutes, or by bus to Sils and then by boat across the Silsersee in summer.