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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.

Will tonight's sunset be worth it?

Muottas Muragl · forecast for sunset

Sunset: Very Good

Sun clearly visible

19:40

in 9h 39m, local time

Forecasts have different ratings: 3/5 and 5/5

Exactly at sunset: Good
Second forecast: Exceptional

Why: Light corridor is open (10% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.

2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmNear-ground relative humidityhigh cloud · 18% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 18% is somewhere between 8 and 12 kmlow cloud · 49% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 49% is somewhere between 2.4 and 3 kmhigh cloud · 59% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 59% is somewhere between 8 and 12 km50 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch red light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km150 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch red light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km-5You · 052050100150200300

The sky along today's light path — cloud density by altitude, from 5 km behind you to 350 km toward the sun. Rendered by the live app.

Current sunset outlook for Muottas Muragl: Very Good (4/5). Light corridor is open (10% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.

  • Light corridor is open (10% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.
  • Almost no clouds above you — expect a clean but pale horizon glow rather than a red sky.
  • Moderate aerosol load (AOD 0.06) — good scattering for saturated reds.
  • Good near-ground clarity enhances saturation.

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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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