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Alpine track from Madrisa across Rätschenjoch to St. Antönien

Hiking trail · Praettigau-Davos

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/ Das Walserdorf St. Antönien
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This is a beautiful alpine hike from the chic and elegant village Klosters to the quiet ancient village St. Antönien.

moderate

Distance 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.

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,603 m

Lowest point

1,417 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Rest Stop

Berggasthaus Gemsli
Restaurant & Hotel Rhätia
Berghaus Edelweiss

Tips and hints

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

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

46.902178, 9.864292

DMS

46°54'07.8"N 9°51'51.5"E

UTM

32T 565828 5194656

w3w

///bunkers.bleak.morphing

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

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
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

13.5 km

Duration

5:45 h

Ascent

750 m

Descent

1,100 m

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