Piz Julier

Piz Güglia rises to 3380 meters in the Albula Alps, featuring steep granite faces and a small glacier on its northeastern slope called Vadret Güglia.

The first mountaineers to reach the summit were Gian Saratz and Jann Rüedi, who completed their ascent on July 12, 1859, establishing the initial climbing route.

The mountain carries different names across local dialects, with Piz Güglia in Puter and Piz Gelgia in Sumiran, reflecting the linguistic diversity of Graubünden.

Access to the summit requires following marked trails from either St. Moritz via cable car to Fuorcla Albana or from Chamanna del Stradin near Julierpass.

The mountain serves as a natural boundary between Silvaplana and St. Moritz municipalities, with its isolated position providing views over the entire Oberengadin region.

Location: Grisons

Elevation above the sea: 3,380.4 m

GPS coordinates: 46.49099,9.75989

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04