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278 Talloipe Rheinwald

Cross-country skiing · Splügen
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  • Talloipe Rheinwald
    Talloipe Rheinwald
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From Splügen to Nufenen, along the young Rhine and in the shadow of the Einshorn: discover the imposing mountain backdrops of the Rheinwald on this cross-country trail along the valley floor.
Skating, Classic
moderate
Distance 11 km
3:00 h
92 m
92 m
1,544 m
1,464 m

This mountain village is defined by its position between the Splügen and San Bernardino passes. In Splügen, large, Italianate palazzi stand right next to the sun-browned wooden houses of the Walsers. This old Bündner pass village was awarded the Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society for its historic centre.

The valley trail begins at the cross-country skiing centre on the edge of the village. Cross a bridge just after the start. Continue along the trail, always following the banks of the Hinterrhein. With sparse forest and wide, open expanses alternating around you, enjoy views of the Rheinwald mountains, including the Guggernüll, Einshorn and Chilchalphorn.

This thrilling cross-country route almost didn’t exist: around the time of World War II there were plans to flood the village of Splügen to create a mighty dam. Fortunately, the gutsy Rheinwald locals campaigned successfully against the
construction project. Had they failed, it is unlikely that Bündner Bergkäse would have been made in Nufenen in the 1950s, either. A lot has happened since then: the cheese has gained widespread renown, and for several years now, its makers’ very own robot, Charlie, has tended diligently to over 12,000 rounds of cheese in the cellar of the dairy cooperative.

Author’s recommendation

Die Route ist wie folgt signalisiert : Türkisfarbene Wegweiser (Nr. 278) mit Angabe Loipenname und Km.

Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,544 m
Lowest point
1,464 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 51.48%Road 2.35%Unknown 46.17%
Forested/wild trail
5.7 km
Road
0.3 km
Unknown
5.1 km
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Rest stops

Hotel Bodenhaus
Hotel Alte Herberge Weiss Kreuz
Hotel Walserhof
Restaurant Gasthaus Rheinwald
Hotel Suretta
Hotel Piz Tambo
Tal-Restaurant Bergbahnen Splügen
Hüschera-Bar
SELVO Splügen

Tips and hints

Gästeinformation Viamala
Bodenplatz
CH-7435 Splügen
Tel.: +41 (0)81 650 90 30
E-Mail:
Internet: www.viamala.ch

 

Snow report:
https://snow.myswitzerland.com/schneebericht/Graubuenden/SpluegenRheinwald-84

Start

Splügen, Langlaufzentrum (1,463 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'743'830E 1'157'120N
DD
46.549896, 9.314175
DMS
46°32'59.6"N 9°18'51.0"E
UTM
32T 524085 5155195
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Destination

Splügen, Langlaufzentrum

Turn-by-turn directions

Splügen - Medels - Nufenen - Medels - Splügen
The route is market with the number 278.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Splügen and Nufenen are easy to reach by Postbus.

By road

Planen Sie Ihre Anreise mit dem Google Routenplaner.

Parking

Es stehen Parkplätze beim Langlaufzentrum oder bei den Bergbahnen zur Verfügung.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'743'830E 1'157'120N
DD
46.549896, 9.314175
DMS
46°32'59.6"N 9°18'51.0"E
UTM
32T 524085 5155195
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Bei Splügen Sport kann Langlauf-Ausrüstung gemietet werden.


Questions and answers

Question from Erwin Gantenbein · December 10, 2022 · Community
Wäre schön, wenn man zuerst sehen würde welche Loipen offen oder geschlossen sind…. Gruss Erwin Gantenbein, Flims
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cross-country skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
92 m
Descent
92 m
Highest point
1,544 m
Lowest point
1,464 m
Public-transport-friendly Circular route Classic Skating Multi-stage route Refreshment stops available

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