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Hohbüel 2462m

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Much more than just a "Büel": Hohbüel is a quietly situated and easily accessible lookout peak in the midst of the spectacular Vals mountains.

moderate
Distance 10 km
5:00 h
1,210 m
795 m
2,462 m
1,252 m

Already visible from the valley floor, Hohbüel towers proudly above the wide expanses of Alp Selva and thus characterises the townscape. As the foremost peak of an independent mountain range in the rear Vals valley, its central location and moderate altitude make it a constantly attractive vantage point.

Author’s recommendation

After successfully climbing the summit, an additional highlight is a short detour to the nearby Selva Lake.

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Author
Robin Mittner
Update: January 10, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
Hohbüel, 2,462 m
Lowest point
Vals, 1,252 m
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Cardinal direction
NESW

Track types

Asphalt 7.52%Dirt road 0.39%Forested/wild trail 25.97%Path 38.97%Road 0.59%Unknown 26.53%
Asphalt
0.8 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2.6 km
Path
3.9 km
Road
0.1 km
Unknown
2.7 km
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Rest stops

Bergwirtschaft Kiosk Peil

Safety information

Requirements: For good mountain hikers technically easy tour (T3), which requires caution in wet, cold and snow in the summit area.

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You must expect mother cows on this hike.

For detailed information on what to do: https://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden

Tips and hints

www.vals.ch

Hohbüel 2462m - Tour reports and photos [hikr.org]

Restaurant: At Kiosk Peil

Start

Vals (1,250 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'733'406E 1'164'557N
DD
46.618940, 9.180441
DMS
46°37'08.2"N 9°10'49.6"E
UTM
32T 513815 5162835
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Destination

Inder Peil

Turn-by-turn directions

From Valé either directly and steeply via Balma or somewhat more leisurely on the conventional hiking trail (old Zerfreilaweg) up to Inder Bord (1472 m, 30 min.). Continue uphill through the Marcheggawald forest to Heinisch Stafel above the timberline (2041 m, 1 hr. 15 min.). From there for 45 min on the hiking trail towards Selvasee until Hohbüel comes into view.

Finally, hike for another 45 min. pathless over easy terrain directly towards Hohbüel and pleasantly ascend via the northeast ridge to the summit with a magnificent view of the surrounding Vals mountains.

On the way back (2 hours), branch off at Heinisch Stafel and hike into the valley to Inder Peil. Take the hiking bus back to Vals.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

To Vals by PostBus coming from Ilanz.

By road

Via Chur-Ilanz to Vals.

Parking

Parking place "Bidem" (fee required) near the village square.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'733'406E 1'164'557N
DD
46.618940, 9.180441
DMS
46°37'08.2"N 9°10'49.6"E
UTM
32T 513815 5162835
w3w 
///outermost.shatters.brains
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Hiking map Vals - Valsertal 1 : 50'000

Equipment

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Sturdy mountain or trekking boots. Gloves, hat, sun protection. Hiking poles, food and drinks from your rucksack, emergency first-aid kit, topographical map, altimeter, compass, mobile phone, torch.


Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language


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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,210 m
Descent
795 m
Highest point
2,462 m
Lowest point
1,252 m
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