Schanfigger Höhenweg (Schanfigger high trail)

Logo Schanfigger Höhenweg (Schanfigger high trail)
long-distance walking trail
Logo Schanfigger Höhenweg (Schanfigger high trail)
Tour data
73.46km
584 - 2,622m
Distance
3,284hm
3,304hm
Ascent
25:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

Six stages, almost 74 kilometres and around 3,500 metres in altitude: One of the most impressive stage hikes through Schanfigg. The individual stages are characterised by mountain lakes and old Walser settlements. In short, an impressive cultural hike through unique Alpine flora and mountain landscapes.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Railway station Chur

Route
Chur (593 m)
Martinskirche
0.5 km
Araschgen
2.4 km
Reformierte Kirche
3.3 km
Gasthaus zur Mühle
3.5 km
Passugg
3.6 km
Grida (942 m)
4.4 km
Ausserpraden
7.6 km
Praden
8.4 km
Edelweiss
10.7 km
Central
10.9 km
Tschiertschen (1,343 m)
10.9 km
Ochsenalp
17.6 km
Prätschli
21.9 km
Arosa
23.4 km
Arosa (1,739 m)
23.9 km
Furggaalp (1,695 m)
26.3 km
Tieja (1,986 m)
29.2 km
Tschuggen
29.7 km
Medergen (2,000 m)
31.0 km
Alpenrose
31.0 km
Jatz (1,831 m)
34.6 km
Berggasthaus Heimeli
34.6 km
Strela-Pass
37.6 km
Strelapass
37.6 km
Barga (1,994 m)
45.1 km
Reckholdern (1,960 m)
46.0 km
Bim Neue Hus
46.9 km
Strassberg (1,919 m)
47.5 km
An der Alpa
49.0 km
Zalüenia
55.3 km
Im Loos
56.5 km
Skihaus Hochwang (1,958 m)
56.6 km
Bargun (1,774 m)
59.8 km
Lafet (1,856 m)
60.9 km
Hütta
63.0 km
Ober Platta
63.1 km
Zwüschet Platta
63.3 km
Büel
63.7 km
Reformierte Kirche
69.3 km
Maladers
69.4 km
Chisgruob
69.9 km
Tumma
70.4 km
Brandacker
70.8 km
Araschgen
71.0 km
Martinskirche
72.8 km
Chur (593 m)
73.4 km


Best season
Jan
Feb
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Description

The Schanfigg region is characterised by the two important towns of Chur and Arosa at the entrance and end of the valley. In between there are small and medium-sized villages that have retained their original character despite the tourist development in Arosa.

5 tips on the Schanfigger Höhenweg:

1. Tschiertschen: This picturesque village was voted the most beautiful mountain village in Graubünden.

2. Arosa: There is much to discover here; the Arosa Bärenland, the Eichhörnliweg (squirrel trail) or loosen up tired hiking legs in the cool waters of the Untersee lido.

3. Sapün and Heimeli mountain inn: The side valley of Sapün is one of the scenic highlights of this long-distance hike. With a bit of luck, you can observe wild animals from the terrace of the mountain inn.

4. Lake Grüensee in Fondei: Lake Grüensee on the Durannapass is too beautiful to simply walk past. Treat yourself to a break.

5. Hochwang: The section between Fondei and Hochwang is perfect as a photo subject: moorland landscapes, flower meadows, sun-baked wooden stables.

The individual Schanfigger stages are between three and six hours long. Since some of the stage locations are served by public transport, there are various options for getting on and off. This allows flexible tour planning to suit your own needs and ambitions.

Route 1: Chur - Tschiertschen

Route 2: Tschiertschen - Arosa

Route 3: Arosa - Sapün

Route 4: Sapün - Fondei

Route 5: Fondei - Hochwang

Route 6: Hochwang - Chur

 

Directions

Bahnhof Chur - Tschiertschen - Arosa - Sapün (Heimeli) - Strassberg - Hochwang - Maladers - Chur

Highest point
2,622 m
Endpoint

Railway station Chur

Height profile
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Equipment

Clothing suitable for the weather, walking sticks and good walking shoes. Enough to drink and a small pharmacy. 

Safety instructions

Constantly monitor the weather development
Make sure you have suitable and complete equipment
Inform third parties about your tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination
Observe the principle "if in doubt, turn back".
Enjoy hiking with a smile on your face

Tips

Enjoy the tour as a multi-day stage hike. Let yourself be spoilt in the rustic "Bergbeizli" or enjoy a picnic in the middle of unique Alpine flora.

Overnight accommodation: in each case at the Etappe location.

Tschiertschen, Arosa, Berggasthaus Heimeli, Berggasthaus Strassberg or Casanna, Hochwanghütte, Chur.

Additional information

Directions

By car via the motorway or main road to the Graubünden capital Chur.

Of course, the trail can be started at any point along the Höhenweg.

Public transportation

By train to the Alpine town of Chur.

Here more info about the timetable.

Of course, the trail can be started at any point along the Höhenweg.

Parking

Various parking options in Chur.

Of course, the trail can be started at any point along the Höhenweg.


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Refreshment stop
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