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Schanfigger Dörferweg _01_Chur-Castiel-Pagig-Peist-Langwies-Arosa

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  • Langwieser Viadukt_Schanfigger Dörferweg
    Langwieser Viadukt_Schanfigger Dörferweg
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The Dörferweg (village trail) connects the villages in Schanfigg from Chur to Arosa.
moderate
Distance 13.4 km
4:40 h
550 m
946 m
1,738 m
1,273 m

The hike leads from the cantonal capital of Chur to the Schanfigg valley basin in the tourist resort of Arosa. The stage hike leads along the northern side of the Schanfigg. On the way through the individual villages, you will gain many impressions of the individual Walser villages, the impressive mountain world and architectural masterpieces, such as the Langwies viaduct.

It is recommended to plan the hike in different stages. You can start in any village.

 

Author’s recommendation

Stop for a chat with the locals in between to get some insider tips. 
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Author
Arosa Tourismus
Update: April 15, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,738 m
Lowest point
1,273 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.18%Road 1.77%Unknown 98.03%
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0.2 km
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13.1 km
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Rest stops

Restaurant Strandbad
Boutique Hotel Rütihof

Safety information

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting. You will find further helpful tips under the general hiking information.

Tips and hints

The entire "Schanfigger Dörferweg"

Start

Chur (1,737 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'771'106E 1'183'804N
DD
46.783413, 9.679609
DMS
46°47'00.3"N 9°40'46.6"E
UTM
32T 551876 5181320
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Destination

Arosa

Turn-by-turn directions

Chur-Castiel-Pagig-Peist-Langwies-Arosa

You can start in any village. Plan the hikes in stages. 

Public transport

By train to the Alpine town of Chur.

Here more info about the timetable

Of course, the trail can be started at any point along the Dörferweg. You can divide the Dörferweg into different stages as you wish.

Arrival in Arosa.

By road

By car via the motorway or main road to the Graubünden capital Chur.

Of course, the trail can be started at any point along the Dörferweg. You can divide the Dörferweg into different stages as you wish.

Arrival in Arosa.

Parking

Various parking options in Chur.

Of course, the trail can be started anywhere along the Dörferweg.

Parking options in Arosa.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'771'106E 1'183'804N
DD
46.783413, 9.679609
DMS
46°47'00.3"N 9°40'46.6"E
UTM
32T 551876 5181320
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink are recommended.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
4:40 h
Ascent
550 m
Descent
946 m
Highest point
1,738 m
Lowest point
1,273 m
Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Dog-friendly

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