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Casanna Skihouse - Fondei - Langwies
Tobogganing
· Langwies
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/ CasannaPhoto: Arosaa Tourismus, Arosa Lenzerheide
Sit on a classic wooden sled or a sporty bobsled and off you go.
easy
Distance 5.7 km
0:21 h
0 m
571 m
1,947 m
1,376 m
The toboggan run winds through the wildly romantic side valley from the Casanna ski house to Langwies. The trail is on the hiking trail, so watch out for oncoming traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy homemade Capuns at the mountain guesthouse Casanna.
Author
Arosa Tourismus
Update: January 18, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,947 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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Rest Stop
Ski and Mountain Guesthouse CasannaSafety information
Accident and liability insurance is the responsibility of the user. The toboggan run is also used by pedestrians. Please take this into consideration.Tips and hints
Sled rental
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Schlittenkönig at Arosa Vetter Hotel T +41 78 725 04 40
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Sprecher Sport Innerarosa T +41 81 377 12 07
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Schmid Sport Innerarosa T +41 81 377 25 95
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Rhaetian Railway train station Arosa T +41 81 288 66 17
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Mountain restaurant Casanna Langwies T +41 81 374 20 82
Start
Casanna Skihouse (1,946 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'775'351E 1'190'404N
DD
46.841660, 9.737715
DMS
46°50'30.0"N 9°44'15.8"E
UTM
32T 556250 5187832
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Destination
Langwies
Turn-by-turn directions
Casanna Skihouse - Fondei - Langwies
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Take the Rhaetian Railway from Arosa or Chur to the Langwies stop, then walk for about 10 minutes to the village centre of Langwies, from where the path branches off in the direction of Niggsch Egg. At the Nigg's Egg car park, a road leads on to the Fondei.The Rhaetian Railway runs from Chur to Arosa every hour.
Getting there
Car park at the train station Langwies.Parking
Train station Langwies.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'775'351E 1'190'404N
DD
46.841660, 9.737715
DMS
46°50'30.0"N 9°44'15.8"E
UTM
32T 556250 5187832
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
The sledding trail is open daily. You reach the mountain guesthouse Casanna after a 2h hike from Langwies. Sleds can be rented at the guesthouse.Basic Equipment for Sledding
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
Technical Equipment for Sledding
- Sled with tow strap
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons are useful on ascent
- Ski Helmet recommended when sledding through heavily wooded areas
- Ski goggles if required
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.7 km
Duration
0:21 h
Descent
571 m
Highest point
1,947 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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