Tour data
5.39km
1,807 - 1,991m
Distance
219hm
204hm
Ascent
02:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

The most popular hike in the Vals Valley. You can reach the open country after Zervreila without too much effort and accompanied by wonderful alpine scenery.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Gadastatt
Zervreila
5.3 km


Best season
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Description

On the trail from Gadastatt to Zervreila enjoy impressive panoramic views over the opposite side of the valley. Hike through moorland and over alpine pastures. Above you is the Dachberg where skiers and free-riders can find the perfect conditions in the winter. In Frunt (1,990 m), the St. Anna chapel built in 1754 is situated on a rock face. From here you can enjoy views over the Zervreila dam. The 2,821 m high Zervreilahorn ("Grisons' Matterhorn") sits enthroned high above above the lake at the far end.

Directions

The path from Gadastatt to Zervreila meanders through the protected marshland past the Kristallloch, small mountain streams, picturesque landscapes, and well-placed benches for relaxing and enjoying the view. It is a leisurely, gently sloping uphill walk to Frunt, followed by a short, steep climb to the Zervreila dam. Cross the dam and follow the route to the Zervreila restaurant car park. It is also possible to walk from Zerfreila to Gadastatt. To have lunch: Restaurant Zervreila and Restaurant Gadastatt.

Highest point
1,991 m
Endpoint

Zerfreila

Height profile
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Equipment

Solid, rain, warm clothing. Mountain or hiking shoes. Sunscreen. Hiking sticks, mobile.

Safety instructions
Mother cows defend their calves. Keep a large distance and be aware of how the mother cow is behaving.

Keep the dog on a leash and let it go in case of emergency or attack. link behavior http://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden

Tips

At the start of the tour you can relax on the sun terrace of the mountain restaurant Gadastatt with a beautiful view and. Once you have arrived in Zerfreila you can recharge at restaurant Zervreila with a refreshing drink and a piece of blueberry pie (specialty). There are several variations for the 7 km long distance down to Vals: by postal bus (in summer) or rent a scooter at Restaurant Zervreila. Other variant: to walk on the old road via Zerfreila Kippi-Chäscherli to Vals village (plus 2 hrs 30 mins walk).

Additional information
www.vals.ch

Timetable Gondola: www.vals3000.ch


Public transportation

Up to Vals (stop Valé) by postal car from Ilanz coming. To get to the start of the tour, you have the opportunity to ride the gondola of Sportbahnen Vals AG to Gadastatt.

Parking

Parking Sportbahnen Vals AG


Author
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Refreshment stop
A lot of view
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