Wals hike Medergen - Dorfji Sapün

Logo Wals hike Medergen - Dorfji Sapün
Logo Wals hike Medergen - Dorfji Sapün
Tour data
14.95km
1,321 - 2,081m
Distance
479hm
843hm
Ascent
04:54h
 
Duration
Brief description

Semi-difficult hike from Arosa through the larch wood passing the Wals colonies Medergen and Sapün to Langwies. This hike provides a fantastic panorama across the Schanfigg valley all the way to Chur and even to the Glarner Tödi.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Arosa

Route
Arosa (1,739 m)
Furggaalp (1,695 m)
1.9 km
Tieja (1,986 m)
4.9 km
Tschuggen
5.4 km
Alpenrose
6.7 km
Medergen (2,000 m)
6.7 km
Schmitten (1,730 m)
10.8 km
Dörfji (1,725 m)
10.9 km
Egga
11.8 km
Langwies (1,373 m)
14.3 km
Reformierte Kirche
14.4 km
Langwies (1,317 m)
14.9 km


Best season
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Description

This hike leads through larch wood, across Alpine meadows and picturesque Wals villages. Take a break and visit the restaurant Alpenrose in Medergen. After the descent Chüpfertälli it is worth taking a small detour to the mountain restaurant Heimeli. If you wish to stay longer you may also stay overnight in one of the cosy bedrooms. Before heading back down to Langwies it is highly recommended to take a stroll through the Dörfji Sapün.

Directions

This hike leads through larch wood, across Alpine meadows and picturesque Wals villages. Take a break and visit the restaurant Alpenrose in Medergen. After the descent Chüpfertälli it is worth taking a small detour to the mountain restaurant Heimeli. If you wish to stay longer you may also stay overnight in one of the cosy bedrooms. Before heading back down to Langwies it is highly recommended to take a stroll through the Dörfji Sapün.

 

Highest point
2,081 m
Endpoint

Langwies

Height profile
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Equipment

Walking shoes, possibly walking sticks, clothing suitable for the weather.

Additional information

This hike is only possible during the summer season.


Directions

Once you arrive in Chur, follow the sign posts Arosa. At the village entrance, opposite the petrol station, turn left and follow the street all the way down to the Untersee lake.

 

Public transportation

The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. The Untersee lake is accessible by foot or the local bus.

As of Langwies you may take the Rhaetian Railway back up to Arosa.

Parking

There is only a limited amount of parking spots at the Untersee lake. It is recommended to park at the car park Ochsenbühl, it is located a few hundred metres from the train station Arosa. 


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