Schanfigger Höhenweg, 5th route, Fondei - Hochwang
Panoramic hike through impressive moorland: From Fondei to Hochwang with fantastic views over Schanfigg.
Author’s recommendation
- Gain additional altitude on the Mattjisch Horn or the Cunggel
- Visit to the Peister Alp
- Overnight stay at the Hochwanghütte

Track types
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Mountain Inn StrassbergSki and Mountain Guesthouse Casanna
Skihaus Hochwang
Safety information
There are no particular hazards to be aware of on this section of the trail.Tips and hints
With 300 metres of ascent and 260 metres of descent over a distance of 9 kilometres, this stage is very moderate.
Overnight accommodation: Skihaus Hochwang. Further information arosalenzerheide.swiss
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
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 via Niggsch Egg to Fondei.
By road
By car to the Alpine town of Chur. From Chur, take the winding Arosastrasse road to Langwies. At the village centre of Langwies, follow the mountain road for a few minutes to the "Niggsch Egg" viewpoint above the village centre. There are a few parking spaces there.
Parking
Pay parking at Langwies railway station. There are further parking spaces above the village centre.Coordinates
Equipment
There are no particular hazards to be aware of on this section of the trail.Statistics
- 11 Waypoints
- 11 Waypoints
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