768 Arosa-Ochsenalp Rundtour
Hiking trail
· Arosa Lenzerheide
The big star of this hike is the diverse landscape around Arosa. From the highest point, the «Hauptichopf» peak, you can enjoy the splendid panorama of the Schanfigg and Rhine Valleys near Chur. Due to its convenient location, the trail is accessible from spring onwards and a popular early-season route.
moderate
Distance 14 km
The Arosa train station is used as the starting point for this four-hour hike. The trailhead is found at the valley station of the Arosa – Weisshorn cable car. The first section goes over the «Scheitenböden» to the middle station of the Weisshorn cable car. After just 1.5 km you reach the timberline, and the Alpine panorama opens right out. The path leads across the rolling countryside with great views to the highest point of the tour, the «Hauptichopf».
After a further interesting journey along the «Scheidegg» with superb views, walk down to the «Ochsenalp» inn. After refreshments in the cosy alpine refuge, you reach the «Prätschalp» via the «Rot Tritt» section. Continue between the upper and lower Prätsch lakes, above the golf course, past the Maran dairy farm, to the final highlight of the round trip, the «Eichhörnliweg», and back to the railway station.
The «Eichhörnliweg» section is particularly popular with families. Along the way, you will come across some well-maintained fireplaces offering a welcoming respite.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,137 m
Lowest point
1,737 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
Track types
Asphalt
1.4 km
Dirt road
3.7 km
Forested/wild trail
3.2 km
Path
6.1 km
Rest stops
Adventure playground "Bear School"Brüggerstuba at the middle station
Ochsenalp hut
Fireplace "Rot Tritt"
View point Rot Tritt
Prätschalp
Cheese Making Factory Maran
Restaurant "isblaatere"
Playground Squirrel Trail
Safety information
Please note: Snow fields are possible on the upper sections right through to the summer months.Tips and hints
Arosa TourismusSport- und Kongresszentrum
Postfach 90
7050 Arosa
Tel. +41 (0)81 378 70 20
arosa@arosa.ch
www.arosa.ch
Start
Railway station Arosa (1,737 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'771'101E 1'183'808N
DD
46.783458, 9.679550
DMS
46°47'00.4"N 9°40'46.4"E
UTM
32T 551871 5181325
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Destination
Railway station Arosa
Turn-by-turn directions
Arosa railway station - middle station Weisshornbahn - Hauptichopf - Scheidegg - Ochsenalp - Prätschalp - lakes Prätsch - Eichhörnliweg - Arosa railway station
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'771'101E 1'183'808N
DD
46.783458, 9.679550
DMS
46°47'00.4"N 9°40'46.4"E
UTM
32T 551871 5181325
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
529 m
Descent
529 m
Highest point
2,137 m
Lowest point
1,737 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 11 Waypoints
- 11 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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