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Furggelti 2712m
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Furggelti surrounded by Zerfreilahorn (r.) and Furggeltihorn (l.)Photo: Visit Vals, Visit Vals AG
The mountain trail über das Furggelti offers an interesting and challenging circular hike with spectacular views of the high alpine Länta valley.
At the very back of Vals, the mighty massif of the Güferhorn divides the alpine high valleys of Canal and Läntal in two. Right through the middle, between Zerfreilahorn and Furggeltihorn, is the Furggeltiweg, one of the most attractive pass hikes in the region. The long ascent leads directly above Lake Zerfreila up to an altitude of 2700 m, and the steep descent is finally rewarded with a fantastic panorama of the highest peaks and most impressive glaciers of the Vals Valley. The Rückweg from the Länta Hütte SAC to Zerfreila is much flatter and rewards persevering hikers with refreshment stops.
Author’s recommendation
Rest in the cosy Lampertschalp (open from around mid/late June to around the end of September) or in the Länta Hütte SAC (open until around mid-October).
Track types
Rest stops
Länta Hütte SACLampertsch Alp
Safety information
z. Some exposed areas. A head for heights and surefootedness are a prerequisite.
You must expect mother cows on this hike.
For detailed behavioural information: https://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden
Tips and hints
Furggelti 2712m – Tour reports and photos [hikr.org]
Restaurant Zervreila, Lampertschalp or Länta Hütte SAC
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Zerfreila chapel (1984 m), descend in a good 30 minutes to the Canalbrücke (1865 m) and a few 100 metres later, at the first fork on the left, follow the hiking trail übers Furggelti. In about 2 hours 30 minutes through increasingly stony terrain up to the Furggelti (2712 m). Descent (2 hrs) ünsteige Hänge down to the Länta Hütte SAC (2089 m) and out of the valley to Lampertschalp (1 hr., 1991 m). Continue along the hiking trail for 1 hour 30 minutes via Ochsenstafel and Canalbrbrücke back to Zerfreila.
Public transport
Take the post bus or private car to Zerfreila.
By road
From Chur via Ilanz to Vals. By postbus or private car. From Vals on to Zerfreila, also possible by postbus or private car.
Parking
Parking lot Zerfreila Chapel.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
LK 1:25,000 no. 1234 (Vals), LK 1:25,000 no. 1254 (Hinterrhein), LK 1:25,000 no. 1233 (Greina), LK 1:25,000 no. 1253 (Olivone).
Equipment
Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Sturdy mountain or trekking boots. Gloves, hats, sun protection. Hiking poles, food and drinks from the rucksack, first-aid kit, topographical map, pocket knife, compass, mobile phone, torch.
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