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Muottas Muragl: sunset photography forecast

This is probably the easiest high-mountain sunset in Switzerland. The funicular runs until late in the evening, so you can stay for the light and still ride down. From roughly 2,450 m the Upper Engadin lakes chain away below you toward St. Moritz, with the Bernina range closing the far side.

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Will today's sunset be worth it?

Simplified forecast from the open model run. The full forecast — a second model, your exact viewpoint, the hourly cloud timeline — is in the app.

in 38m

Pale clear glow

Exactly at sunset: Fair

Little usable low-sun light expected

Sky colors

Golden hour
Sunset

Light corridor: open

Why: The sun's path is clear at the height its low light travels, so the light can reach the clouds at sunset.

  • Light path: clear (27% blocking cloud at the ray's height)
  • Sun: clearly visible. You're above the low cloud (2450 m); the sun clears the deck below you.
  • Cloud: the low sun comes down through a high cloud sheet toward the sun (95% at 97–218 km); expect pale, weak golden light.
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Terrain is drawn for illustration only — it is not used to calculate underlight or obstruction.

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Forecast refreshed a few hours before sunset.

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For photographers: shooting Muottas Muragl

Best months

Whenever the funicular is running. Late autumn and winter give the cleanest air and snow on the peaks.

Suggested focal lengths

70–200 mm suits the natural layering; 24–70 mm for the full sweep of the lakes

Composition

The lakes are the composition. Use them as a receding line and place the horizon high enough to keep them in the frame.

Recommended arrival

45 minutes before sunset. The restaurant means you can arrive early without suffering.

Access planning

Funicular from Punt Muragl, generally running into the late evening — check the last descent for the date you go.

Parking: Punt Muragl valley station

Approach: Funicular, then a few minutes on foot

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