recommended route
Via Vilan Peak to Seewis
Hiking trail
· Heidiland
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Blick vom Vilan in den RätikonPhoto: Manuel Siegrist, Manuel
Beautiful, but physically demanding hike to Seewis. However, the hike is not technically difficult and the views into the Rätikon and the Prättigau are extraordinary.
moderate
Distance 17.5 km
5:30 h
600 m
1,460 m
2,372 m
609 m
A physically demanding hike including a Vilan summit experience. We ascend via the normal route. Crossing the ridge eastwards past the impressive Steinmanndli, we reach Sadreinegg. Now we turn right and hike partly on the forest path, partly on the mountain trail shortcut towards Guora, but then turn off at signpost 66.3 towards Valcaus. Through short forest areas and open passages we reach the Maiensäss Valcau mountain hut. Thanks to numerous freight roads we have multiple different routes to choose from here to Seewis. The easiest way is to travel by kick scooter.
Author’s recommendation
The Älplibahn has limited capacity with 2 cabins for 4 persons each. An early reservation at +41 (0)81 322 47 64 is therefore essential.
Maiensäss Valcaus mountain hut and restaurant: kick scooter rental for the journey to Seewis. Reservation is recommended: Tel. +41 79 526 73 37. There is another opportunity to take a break shortly before Seewis: the Hofbeizli Runggalina is a homely hut with a beautiful view over Seewis.
Author
Daniela Göpfert
Update: May 30, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,372 m
Lowest point
609 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
5.3 km
Forested/wild trail
3.8 km
Path
4.9 km
Lift/cableway
3.4 km
Rest stops
Bergbeizli ValcausHofbeizli Runggalina
Restaurant Kurhaus
Dorfbeiz Chesa
Safety information
Do not leave the marked trail in poor visibility.Tips and hints
Prättigau Tourismus
Valzeinastrasse 6
CH-7214 Grüsch
Tel. +41 81 325 11 11
info@praettigau.info
www.praettigau.info
Start
Bergstation Älplibahn Malans (608 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'762'087E 1'206'079N
DD
46.985967, 9.569470
DMS
46°59'09.5"N 9°34'10.1"E
UTM
32T 543305 5203762
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Destination
Seewis
By road
Coming from Zurich, exit the A13 motorway in Landquart towards Landquart, Davos, Vereina. Follow the N28 national road to Landquart. Follow the main road to Malans. Coming from Davos, follow the N28 national road to Landquart, then follow the main road to Malans. There are paid parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the valley station.Parking
There are paid parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the valley station.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'762'087E 1'206'079N
DD
46.985967, 9.569470
DMS
46°59'09.5"N 9°34'10.1"E
UTM
32T 543305 5203762
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Good shoes, mountain hiking clothes according to the season, a map, food, watter bottle for the day in a suitable backback are recommended.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
17.5 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
600 m
Descent
1,460 m
Highest point
2,372 m
Lowest point
609 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 8 Waypoints
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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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