Panoramic hike through impressive moorland: From Fondei to Hochwang with fantastic views over Schanfigg.
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent350 m
Descent300 m
Highest point2,145 m
Lowest point1,890 m
The characteristic attraction can be described as the moorland landscape, alternating between dry and wet areas. In early summer you can see carpets of the most beautiful orchids (Vital, 2009). The flower splendour in summer, all the way up to the Mattjischhorn, is of extraordinary variety. The view back from Blackterfürggli towards Fondei is also fantastic. On Zalüenja, there is a short rest stop with a table and bench. The landscape is characterised by the small hay barns, most of which, however, have become functionless today. For many centuries, the mountain meadows on the Hochwang chain have been cultivated by the Schanfigger people up to over 2000 m above sea level. This is still the case today thanks to contributions from the federal government. The mountain hay is considered particularly nutritious. Only above Peist and Langwies are the pastures used as alpine pastures. Those who prefer to indulge themselves at the Skihaus Hochwang above St.Peter, treat themselves to the wonderful view from the terrace.
Author’s recommendation
Gain additional altitude on the Mattjisch Horn or the Cunggel
Strassberg - Blackter Fürggli - Tamial - Ried - Hochwang
Note
all notes on protected areas
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.
Getting there
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
SwissGrid
2'776'166E 1'190'835N
DD
46.845315, 9.748558
DMS
46°50'43.1"N 9°44'54.8"E
UTM
32T 557073 5188246
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
There are no particular hazards to be aware of on this section of the trail.
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