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50.02 Andeer - Splügen, ViaSpluga

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  • Rofflaschlucht
    / Rofflaschlucht
    Photo: Marco Hartmann, Graubünden Ferien - normierte Touren
  • / Splügen
    Photo: Viamala Tourismus
  • / Burgruine Splügen
    Photo: Consorzio per la Promozione Turistica della Valchiavenna
  • / Splügen
    Photo: Foto © Consorzio per la Promozione Turistica della Valchiavenna, Graubünden Ferien
  • / Splügen
    Photo: Foto © Consorzio per la Promozione Turistica della Valchiavenna, Graubünden Ferien
  • / Burgruine Splügen
    Photo: Viamala Tourismus
  • / Splügen
    Photo: Consorzio per la Promozione Turistica della Valchiavenna
  • / Andeer
    Photo: Viamala Tourismus
  • / Splügen
    Photo: Marco Hartmann, Graubünden Ferien - normierte Touren
  • / Burgruine Splügen
    Photo: Demateo
  • / Rofflaschlucht
    Photo: Viamala Tourismus
  • / Rofflaschlucht
    Photo: Tatjana Posavec
Burtscher Markus
on the July 12, 2020

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Stage two of the viaSpluga, the 65 km long classic cultural and long-distance hiking trail, takes you from Andeer to the Roffla Gorge and on past the Crestawald Fortifications Museum to Sufers. Sufers is the oldest village in the Rhine Forest. The trail continues to Splügen, one of the oldest and most typical mountain pass villages in the region of Graubünden.
moderate
Distance 14.3 km
5:00 h
1,011 m
534 m
1,530 m
984 m
The viaSpluga is a cultural and long-distance hiking trail in the  central  Alps  which  has  linked  the  peoples  of  the German, Romansh, French and Italian-speaking regions, as well as the villages of Thusis and Chiavenna. The viaSpluga mainly  follows  historic  mule  tracks,  whose  original structures have largely been preserved or restored. The viaSpluga stretches for a total distance of about 65 km.  

Stage 2 / Andeer-Splügen: There is also a gorge crossing on the itinerary for today's stage. The spectacular path, which  was  sunk  into  the  rock  with  hand  drills,  is characterised  by  dry-stone  walls,  semi-galleries, unlined tunnels  and  walled  galleries.  After  the  Rofla  Gorge we come to Sufers on the reservoir, which was mentioned in a list of the royal goods in Rätien as far back as 831, which makes  it the  oldest village  in the valley.  Today's stage finishes  in  the  characteristic  mountain  pass  village  of Splügen. We recommend a visit to the Rhine Forest Local History  Museum,  which  impressively  documents  the history of transport in the valley.

Author’s recommendation

Today's route is fringed by two reservoirs belonging to the Posterior  Rhine  Power  Company  (Kraftwerke  Hinterrhein AG). The entire system is described on information boards. Take the time to discover the history of the Roffla Gorge, and the Crestawald Fortifications Museum may be open, depending  on  which  day  you're  passing.  Incidentally, Splügen  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  characteristic mountain pass villages in Graubünden! The Rhine Forest Local History Museum in Splügen impressively documents the  history  of  transport  in  the  valley  (take  note  of the opening times).
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Update: March 19, 2021
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Safety information

The viaSpluga is a mountain hiking trail. You need to be sure-footed and have a good head for heights (bridges, Cardinello  Gorge)  along  some  sections.

 

Tips and hints

Viamala Visitor Information
Bodenplatz
7435 Splügen 
Tel. +41 (0)81 650 90 30 
info@viamala.ch 
www.viamala.ch

Start

Zillis, village or Andeer, village ()
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'752'266E 1'163'178N
DD
46.602513, 9.426130
DMS
46°36'09.0"N 9°25'34.1"E
UTM
32T 532636 5161082
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Destination

Splügen, village

Turn-by-turn directions

The viaSpluga is marked throughout from Thusis to Chiavenna as regional hiking trail No. 50, as well as with brown viaSpluga signposts. 

Stage 2: Andeer–Splügen: Heading south out of the village of Andeer, the trail takes you  to  the  Roffla  Gorge  (sightseeing  is  possible). An intelligently  created  route  steers  you  through  the impassable landscape towards the clear valley of the Rhine Forest, past the Crestawald Fortifications Museum, which is a place of historic military interest, and on toSufers. The woodland  passage  between  Sufers  and Splügen, along what's known as the Roman Way, brings the second stage to a magnificent close.

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Public transport

By Rhaetian Railway to Thusis, railway station 
By  postbus  to  Zillis,  posta,  Andeer- Heilbad,  Andeer-Tgavugl or Andeer- posta 
www.rhb.ch 
www.postauto.ch (Switzerland)

Getting there

Southbound  on  the  A13/E43,  in  the  direction  of  San Bernardino, "Zillis, Andeer" exit.  Northbound  on  the  A13/E43,  in  the  direction  of  Chur, "Andeer-Zillis" exit. 

Parking

 Zillis, church car park on the banks of the Rhine Andeer, northern entrance to the village Splügen, diagonally opposite the post office.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'752'266E 1'163'178N
DD
46.602513, 9.426130
DMS
46°36'09.0"N 9°25'34.1"E
UTM
32T 532636 5161082
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Appropriate, weather-proof equipment is strongly recommended. 

Basic Equipment for Hiking

  • Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
  • Layered, moisture wicking clothing
  • Hiking socks  
  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
  • First aid kit
  • Kit para bolhas
  • Bivy / survival bag  
  • Survival blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • ID
  • The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
  • For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
  • Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Wanderung immer nahe der Strasse, mit entsprechendem Verkehrslärm. Für mich jenseits einer Top Wanderung.....
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Difficulty
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Distance
14.3 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,011 m
Descent
534 m
Highest point
1,530 m
Lowest point
984 m
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