Piz Polaschin, Mountain summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Piz Polaschin is a mountain in the Albula Alps that rises to 3,013 meters in elevation. From the summit, the Engadin Valley and Lake Silvaplana spread out far below.
During the 19th century, the mountain served as an important reference point for mapmakers documenting the Grisons region in detail. Its location helped shape the understanding of local geography.
Local mountain guides from Silvaplana maintain traditional routes to the summit, passing knowledge of safe passages through generations.
Climbing to the summit requires technical equipment and mountaineering experience. The most direct access starts from a parking area near Julier Pass.
The mountain sits at the junction of three valleys, creating distinctive wind patterns that local people read as a natural weather indicator. These wind effects make the location singular for observing weather changes.
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