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Arosa - Litzirüti - Langwies

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  • Arosa-Litzirüti-Langwies
    Arosa-Litzirüti-Langwies
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This hike leads gently downhill from Arosa via Litzirüti through the forest to Langwies. On the way, a look at the legendary Langwies viaduct is not to be missed.
moderate
Distance 7.6 km
2:05 h
56 m
478 m
1,739 m
1,261 m
The tour starts at the Arosa railway station and first takes you on an asphalt road to Untersee. There the well-prepared winter hiking trail starts, winding through the snow-covered forest, along the Plessur river and the railway line of the Rhaetian Railway to Litzirüti. Can you catch a glimpse of the red RHB train on the way? The trail continues through the Schanfigg valley to the Litzirüti train station, where you can also enjoy a culinary treat.  Shortly after Litzirüti, the trail leads down to the wildly romantic banks of the Plessur, from where you can admire the Langwies viaduct from an impressive perspective. Follow the signs to Langwies, from where hourly trains run back to Arosa or to Chur. 

Author’s recommendation

Enjoy a culinary stopover in Litzirüti and don't forget to snap a photo of the Langwies viaduct. 
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Arosa Tourismus
Update: December 22, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,739 m
Lowest point
1,261 m
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Track types

Asphalt 8.73%Dirt road 1.51%Forested/wild trail 63.41%Path 16.99%Road 9.33%
Asphalt
0.7 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
4.8 km
Path
1.3 km
Road
0.7 km
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Safety information

The winter hiking trail crosses the railway line of the Rhaetian Railway, caution is advised.

The trail is used by sledgers and pedestrians, please be considerate.

Tips and hints

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting.

  • Please keep your dogs on a leash
  • Please take litter and leftovers from picnics home again
  • You will often see game on your walks. Enjoy the sight of these animals and respect their familiar surroundings.
  • Leave trail markings where they are
  • Do not use closed paths (winter sports report)
  • Do not leave the officially marked winter hiking trails

Start

Arosa (Train Station) (1,738 m)
Coordinates:
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2'771'099E 1'183'774N
DD
46.783146, 9.679507
DMS
46°46'59.3"N 9°40'46.2"E
UTM
32T 551868 5181290
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Destination

Langwies (Train Station)

Turn-by-turn directions

Arosa - Untersee - Litzirüti - Langwies

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Arosa (also in the opposite direction). The hike starts directly at the train station in Arosa. Once you've finished the hike, take a train from Langwies back to Arosa or to Chur.

By road

From Chur along the winding Arosastrasse to the end of the valley to Arosa. Continue in direction "Bahnhof" or leave your car at one of the parkings in Arosa and continue by bus/foot.

In Langwies the hike ends directly at the railway station, from where you can take the hourly train back to Arosa or to Chur.

Parking

At the entrance to the village there is a large signs indicating the various parking options. We recommend the Obersee car park.

You can find more information under: www.arosa-parking.com

 

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'771'099E 1'183'774N
DD
46.783146, 9.679507
DMS
46°46'59.3"N 9°40'46.2"E
UTM
32T 551868 5181290
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink are recommended.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.6 km
Duration
2:05 h
Ascent
56 m
Descent
478 m
Highest point
1,739 m
Lowest point
1,261 m
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