Alpine track from Madrisa across Rätschenjoch to St. Antönien
Hiking trail
· Praettigau-Davos
This is a beautiful alpine hike from the chic and elegant village Klosters to the quiet ancient village St. Antönien.
moderate
13.5 km
5:45 h
750 m
1,100 m
In Klosters Dorf the cable railway Madrisa takes you up to the top station Madrisa (1884 metres above sea-level). The first panoramic view into all the mountains is marvellous. There is a possibility to stop at the mountain inn 'Saaseralp' for some refreshment. Passing 'Untersäss' (1940 m) you get to point 1978 m from where the track is getting steeper and might cause perspiration until you get to 'Obersäss' (2158 m). From there on it is an easy flat walk along a slope into the valley. From afar the white karst looks like a field of snow and soon after there is another steep climb. However, the track is not dangerous anywhere. Going zigzag up you finally get to 'Rätschenjoch' (2602 m) where you are rewarded for the strain with a breathtaking panorama. The ideal place to enjoy your picnic.....
The descent starts behind the 'Rätschenjoch'. For a short while you follow the rocks of the karst and climb 300 metres down to point 2304 m. A scree slope appears behind a rock face which seems to be insuperable. You carefully climb down along the rock face on the right-hand side. The path leads along a slope to point 2004 m. From there on it is getting flatter and you soon reach the settlement 'Sunnistafel' (1747 m). Across the alpine road you get to the settlement 'Rüti' (1461 m). If you turn round you can nearly follow the whole tour with your eyes.
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Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,603 m
Lowest point
1,417 m
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Rest Stop
Berggasthaus GemsliRestaurant & Hotel Rhätia
Berghaus Edelweiss
Tips, hints and links
Prättigau Tourismus
Valzeinastrasse 6
CH-7214 Grüsch
Tel. +41 (0)81 325 11 11
info@praettigau.info
www.praettigau.info
Start
Starting point is Klosters Saaseralp (Madrisa) (1,883 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'784'794E 1'197'420N
DD
46.902178, 9.864292
DMS
46°54'07.8"N 9°51'51.5"E
UTM
32T 565828 5194656
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Destination
Destination is St. Antönien
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
To Landquart by Federal Railways (SBB), then change to RhB in the direction of Davos, Vereina.Getting there
Coming from Zurich / St. Margrethen you leave the motorway A13/E43 in Landquart in the direction of Landquart, Davos, Vereina on the national road B 28 to Klosters Dorf.Parking
There are free car parks at the bottom end of the cable railway Madrisa. In Klosters Platz all the car parks are liable to pay cost.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'784'794E 1'197'420N
DD
46.902178, 9.864292
DMS
46°54'07.8"N 9°51'51.5"E
UTM
32T 565828 5194656
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.5 km
Duration
5:45 h
Ascent
750 m
Descent
1,100 m
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