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A long-distance hike is signposted to follow the full length of the main valley of the
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893:References
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787:Morissen
783:Lumbrein
661:Percent
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474:Lumnezia
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338:Engadine
283:Sutselva
263:Surselva
70:District
1166:46°46′N
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1086:Bernina
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1081:Albula
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667:German
658:Number
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530:2,009
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711:100%
705:TOTAL
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455:4.79
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