Schanfigger Höhenweg, 4th route, Sapün - Fondei
Challenging mountain hike: Strelapass, rocky path, panoramic views into Prättigau, the picturesque Grünsee lake on the Durannapass - all this awaits hikers on the way to Fondei.
Author’s recommendation
- Break and picnic at the beautiful Grünseeli on the Durannapass.
- Refreshments at the Casanna and Strassberg mountain inns

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Berggasthaus HeimeliBergrestaurant Strelapass
Mountain Inn Strassberg
Ski and Mountain Guesthouse Casanna
Safety information
Mountain hiking experience required! If snowfields are present, the ascent to the Strelapass as well as the ascent and descent in the Weissfluhjoch area require good surefootedness and special caution.Tips and hints
This route is categorised as T3, which is defined as demanding mountain hiking. In terms of physical demands, the stage with a length of 12 km is certainly one of the more strenuous routes. A total of 760 metres in altitude uphill and 670 metres in altitude downhill have to be overcome.
Refreshments en route: Strelapass
Overnight accommodation: Berggasthaus Strassberg / Skihaus Casanna
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Langwies (also in the opposite direction). A footpath leads from Langwies railway station towards the village centre and on towards Heimeli.
By road
By car to the Alpine town of Chur. From Chur, take the winding Arosastrasse road to Langwies. After the village centre of Langwies, follow the Arosastrasse for a few minutes until you reach the Werkhof Langwies. There you will find public parking spaces.
Parking
There are several public parking spaces at the "Werkhof" in Langwies.Coordinates
Equipment
Good shoes, rain jacket, walking sticks if necessary, enough to drink, snack to eat.Statistics
- 12 Waypoints
- 12 Waypoints
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