Stage 4 Road cycling Route Source Region Rhine: Disentis – Ilanz
Race cycling
· Disentis Sedrun
270 kilometers, two magnificent alpine passes, deep gorges,
spectacular landscapes and a ride through all three language regions of Graubünden await you.
moderate
Distance 61.4 km
From Disentis (1,130m above sea level) the journey continues along the Anterior Rhine through the Surselva, the largest Romansh-speaking area of Graubünden. In Trun (852m above sea level) you’ll turn off the main road and explore picturesque villages on the northern side of the valley at six kilometers and 300 meters above sea level. After swapping valley sides, you’ll be on the ascent in the direction of the Obersaxen plateau. The area was settled by the Walsers and acts a Swiss German language island in the middle of the Surselva. With its countless hidden streets, Obersaxen enthuses the most adventurous racing cyclists. Until you reach Meierhof (1,259m above sea level) you stay on the main road and then turn right in the center of the village. You’ll climb up a little higher and with turn of the paedals and the view into the Surselva gets more and more impressive. You’ll pass the villages of Miraniga, Misanenga and Surcuolm before tackling the last ascent of the day. At 1535 altitude, a magical view over the Val Lumnezia and the Rheinschlucht (Rhine gorge) will thrill you. Enjoy the winding descent in direction of Luven (998m above sea level), before you end the racing bike day in Ilanz (699m above sea level), the first city on the Rhine.
Stages
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,534 m
Lowest point
705 m
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Disentis (1,169 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'707'912E 1'173'547N
DD
46.704403, 8.849774
DMS
46°42'15.9"N 8°50'59.2"E
UTM
32T 488516 5172327
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Destination
Ilanz
Note
Wildlife refuge Fanels: December 20 - April 15
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Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'707'912E 1'173'547N
DD
46.704403, 8.849774
DMS
46°42'15.9"N 8°50'59.2"E
UTM
32T 488516 5172327
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
61.4 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,570 m
Descent
2,032 m
Highest point
1,534 m
Lowest point
705 m
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Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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