Schanfigger Höhenweg, 5th route, Fondei - Hochwang

Logo Schanfigger Höhenweg, 5th route, Fondei - Hochwang
long-distance walking trail
Logo Schanfigger Höhenweg, 5th route, Fondei - Hochwang
Tour data
8.86km
1,890 - 2,132m
Distance
293hm
275hm
Ascent
03:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

Panoramic hike through impressive moorland: From Fondei to Hochwang with fantastic views over Schanfigg.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Strassberg

Route
Strassberg (1,919 m)
An der Alpa
1.3 km
Zalüenia
7.5 km
Im Loos
8.7 km
Skihaus Hochwang (1,958 m)
8.8 km


Best season
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Description

The characteristic attraction can be described as the moorland landscape, alternating between dry and wet areas. In early summer you can see carpets of the most beautiful orchids (Vital, 2009). The flower splendour in summer, all the way up to the Mattjischhorn, is of extraordinary variety. The view back from Blackterfürggli towards Fondei is also fantastic. On Zalüenja, there is a short rest stop with a table and bench. The landscape is characterised by the small hay barns, most of which, however, have become functionless today. For many centuries, the mountain meadows on the Hochwang chain have been cultivated by the Schanfigger people up to over 2000 m above sea level. This is still the case today thanks to contributions from the federal government. The mountain hay is considered particularly nutritious. Only above Peist and Langwies are the pastures used as alpine pastures. Those who prefer to indulge themselves at the Skihaus Hochwang above St.Peter, treat themselves to the wonderful view from the terrace.

Directions

Strassberg - Blackter Fürggli - Tamial - Ried - Hochwang

Highest point
2,132 m
Endpoint

Hochwang

Height profile
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Equipment

 There are no particular hazards to be aware of on this section of the trail.

Safety instructions

 There are no particular hazards to be aware of on this section of the trail.

Tips

Gain additional altitude on the Mattjisch Horn or the Cunggel
Visit to the Peister Alp
Overnight stay at the Hochwanghütte

Additional information

With 300 metres of ascent and 260 metres of descent over a distance of 9 kilometres, this stage is very moderate.

Overnight accommodation: Skihaus Hochwang. Further information arosalenzerheide.swiss


Arrival

By car to the Alpine town of Chur. From Chur, take the winding Arosastrasse road to Langwies. At the village centre of Langwies, follow the mountain road for a few minutes to the "Niggsch Egg" viewpoint above the village centre.  There are a few parking spaces there. 

Public transportation

The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Langwies (also in the opposite direction). A footpath leads from Langwies railway station towards the village centre and on via Niggsch Egg to Fondei. 

Parking

Pay parking at Langwies railway station. There are further parking spaces above the village centre. 


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General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
Insider tip
A lot of view
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