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Tanja von Erlach
on the February 15, 2021

Kann ich dies mit meinen Kindern 8/10 machen mit übernachten ...

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The Walserweg Graubünden follows the tracks of the Walsers in the high valleys of Graubunden in 19 one-day stages (total 300 km). The route leads along historic trails through breathtaking nature and intact cultivated landscapes. Hikers gain insights into the culture and history of the Walser folk.

moderate

Distance 321.6 km

111:30 h

18,673 m

18,138 m

2,838 m

668 m

The trail begins in the village of San Bernardino. In 1270 the first settlers crossed the pass of the same name from the Valais and settled in Rheinwald. The impressive houses in Hinterrhein, Nufenen and Splügen are a reminder of the days of trading with mule-trains. The Splügenpass, the Safierberg, Passo del S. Bernardino and the Valserberg were important north-south links. The route leads through historic cultivated landscapes and typical scattered Walser settlements. Hiking time for each stage is between 4.5 and 7 hours. But there is plenty of time to enjoy and explore the beautiful landscape. Alpine crossings link the high valleys, along the way the hiker meets clear mountain lakes and high, protected moorlands. The route leads through species-rich Alpine meadows and shady stone pine and larch forests. These impressive natural environments alternate with evidence of Walser pastures and mountain farming. Typical slanted wooden fences, Walser houses burned brown by the sun, log-cabin-style barns and regional building variations such as steeply-pitched roofs in Vals and wood-shingle roofs in the Safiental valley add to the appeal of this long-distance trail.

A friendly evening meal with local people is a pleasant way to round off each one-day stage. Whether in a village still typifying Walser culture, such as Safien, Avers, St. Antönien or Langwies or in a major Walser tourism centre such as Davos, Klosters or Arosa.

The route comprises 19 sections, which are also ideal for day excursions.

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More information: www.walserweg.ch

Author

Walservereinigung Graubünden

Update: March 13, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,838 m

Lowest point

668 m

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Track types

Asphalt

0.8 km

Dirt road

0.1 km

Forested/wild trail

2.2 km

Path

21.9 km

Road

1.8 km

Unknown

295 km

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Tips and hints

Start

San Bernardino (1,608 m)

Coordinates:

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2'734'685E 1'147'164N

46.462262, 9.192058

DMS

46°27'44.1"N 9°11'31.4"E

UTM

32T 514747 5145428

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Destination

Brand (AT)

Note

Wildlife refuge Wanna: December 20 - April 30

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By road

Nach San Bernardino
Mit der Bahn:
Ab Zürich nach Chur. Umsteigen nach Thusis. Ab Thusis mit dem PostAuto nach San Bernardino, http://www.sbb.ch

Mit dem Auto
A13 bis Thusis. Auto dort parken und mit dem PostAuto nach San Bernardino.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'734'685E 1'147'164N

46.462262, 9.192058

DMS

46°27'44.1"N 9°11'31.4"E

UTM

32T 514747 5145428

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Irene Schuler, Walserweg Graubünden. In 23 Etappen vom Hinterrhein in den Rätikon. Rotpunktverlag Zürich, 3. komplett überarbeitete Neuauflage 2017, ISBN 978-3-85869-734-9. CHF 39.90. Das Buch kann direkt bei der Walservereinigung Graubünden (www.walserverein-gr.ch) oder über den Buchhandel bezogen werden.

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Question from Tanja von Erlach · February 15, 2021 · Community

Kann ich dies mit meinen Kindern 8/10 machen mit übernachten nach jeder oder zwischen den Etappen? Es sieht so schön aus. Wir sind viel draussen aber nicht Ober sportlich Danke

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

321.6 km

Duration

111:30 h

Ascent

18,673 m

Descent

18,138 m

Highest point

2,838 m

Lowest point

668 m

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23 Stages

Hiking trail · San Bernardino, Mesolcina/Calanca

35.01 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 1: San Bernardino - Hinterrhein

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

Distance 10 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 520 m

Descent 500 m

Von der Südseite ins erste Dorf am Hinterrhein.

from Nicole Kayser, Graubünden Ferien

Hiking trail · Viamala

35.02 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 2: Hinterrhein - Vals

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2

Distance 13.6 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 960 m

Descent 1,330 m

Über den Valserberg von Hinterrhein nach Vals.

from Nicole Kayser, Graubünden Ferien

Hiking trail · Vals

35.03 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 3: Vals - Safien Turrahus

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3

Distance 13.1 km

Duration 5:30 h

Ascent 1,160 m

Descent 720 m

Von Vals über den Tomülpass nach Safien Turrahus.

from Nicole Kayser, Graubünden Ferien

Long distance hiking trail · Surselva

35.04 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 4: Safien Turrahus - Safien Platz

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

Distance 14.8 km

Duration 5:30 h

Ascent 960 m

Descent 790 m

Wandern durch die Walser Streusiedlungen im Safiental.

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Long distance hiking trail · Viamala

35.05 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 5: Safien Platz - Thusis

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5

Distance 12.3 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 110 m

Descent 1,290 m

Im Angesicht des mächtigen Piz Beverin.

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Hiking trail · Viamala

35.06 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 6: Thusis - Obermutten

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6

Distance 11.1 km

Duration 5:45 h

Ascent 1,490 m

Descent 330 m

Gute Kondition gefragt. Es geht "zoberscht uuf".

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Long distance hiking trail · Viamala

35.07 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 7: Obermutten - Andeer

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 7

Distance 13.6 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 290 m

Descent 1,170 m

Auf einem vergessenen Transitweg mit leichten Schritten ins Schams.

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Long distance hiking trail · Viamala

35.08 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 8: Andeer - Innerferrera

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 8

Distance 13.8 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 780 m

Descent 290 m

Auf der alten Averserstrasse geht es nach Innerferrera.

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Long distance hiking trail · Viamala

35.09 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 9: Innerferrera - Juf

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 9

Distance 18.5 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 1,140 m

Descent 500 m

Hinauf zur höchstgelegenen ganzjährig bewohnten Gemeinde in Europa: nach Juf.

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Long distance hiking trail · Viamala

35.10 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 10: Juf - Alp Flix

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 10

Distance 17.9 km

Duration 7:15 h

Ascent 1,310 m

Descent 1,450 m

Aus dem Avers bis auf die Alp Flix. Eine lange Etappe in einer atemraubenden Landschaft.

from Nicole Kayser, Graubünden Ferien

Long distance hiking trail · Savognin

35.11 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 11: Alp Flix - Chamonas d'Ela

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 11

Distance 16.9 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 1,320 m

Descent 1,040 m

Anstregende, aber lohnende Etappe durch den Parc Ela zur Ela Hütte.

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Long distance hiking trail · Bergün Filisur

35.12 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 12: Chamonas d'Ela - Monstein

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 12

Distance 9 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 50 m

Descent 1,270 m

Absteigen ins Albulatal bis nach Filisur.

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Long distance hiking trail · Bergün Filisur

35.13 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 13: Filisur - Monstein

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 13

Distance 12.5 km

Duration 4:45 h

Ascent 1,000 m

Descent 400 m

Spectacular views and pure adventure.

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Long distance hiking trail · Davos Klosters

35.13 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 13: Monstein - Sertig Dörfli

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 14

Distance 11.7 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 960 m

Descent 730 m

Schöner Aufstieg zur intakten Alpsiedlung Oberalp und durch Alpweiden hinauf auf die Fanezfurgga.

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Long distance hiking trail · Davos Klosters

35.14 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 14: Sertig Dörfli - Davos Platz

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 15

Distance 15.4 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 860 m

Descent 1,120 m

Beautiful ascent to the intact Oberalp alpine settlement and through alpine pastures up to Fanezfurgga.

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Long distance hiking trail · Davos Klosters

35.15 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 15: Davos Platz - Arosa

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 16

Distance 14.9 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 1,150 m

Descent 950 m

On this hike between Sertig and Dischma you will find more stones and peace than other hikers.

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Long distance hiking trail · Arosa Lenzerheide

35.16 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 16: Arosa - Langwies

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 17

Distance 13.3 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 620 m

Descent 980 m

From Davos, after the first ascent to Staffelalp and on to the crossing of Maienfelderfurgga. Wonderful view of Arosa. Descent into the valley.

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Long distance hiking trail · Arosa Lenzerheide

35.17 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 17: Langwies - Klosters

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 18

Distance 6.8 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 680 m

Descent 80 m

Von Langwies Aufstieg ins Fondei bis zum Skihaus Casanna.

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Long distance hiking trail · Arosa Lenzerheide

35.19 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 19: Strassberg im Fondei - Klosters Platz

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 19

Distance 15.2 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 740 m

Descent 1,470 m

Vom Skihaus Casanna über den Durannapass nach Klosters Platz.

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Long distance hiking trail · Davos Klosters

35.20 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 20: Klosters - Schlappin Dörfji Normalweg

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 20

Distance 6.1 km

Duration 2:30 h

Ascent 560 m

Descent 90 m

A relaxing short hike from Klosters to Schlappin, before the big Walserweg stages starts.

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Long distance hiking trail · Davos Klosters

35.21 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 21: Schlappin - St. Antönien Platz

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 21

Distance 16.4 km

Duration 6:30 h

Ascent 1,000 m

Descent 1,350 m

From the Schlappin up to the Räschenjoch, down again through the Gafiatal to St. Antönien Platz.

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Long distance hiking trail · Prättigau

35.22 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 22: St. Antönien Platz - Carschinahütte

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 22

Distance 10 km

Duration 3:45 h

Ascent 910 m

Descent 100 m

Mitten im Rätikon.

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Long distance hiking trail · Prättigau

35.19 Walserweg Graubünden Etappe 19: St. Antönien - Brand (AT)

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 23

Distance 20.1 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 570 m

Descent 1,770 m

From the Skihaus Casanna over the Durannapass to Klosters Platz.

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