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Prätschli - Innerarosa
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ArlenwaldwegPhoto: Arosa Tourismus, Arosa Lenzerheide
A varied, panoramic winter excursion for the whole family: tranquillity awaits you in the spruce forest, action awaits you in the ski area, and a visit to the local history museum is educational.
moderate
Distance 5.8 km
1:40 h
147 m
197 m
2,054 m
1,857 m
A beautiful hike from Prätschli first leads up through a dreamy spruce forest to the middle station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car. On this first part of the hike you have a great view towards the alpine settlement of Medergen west of the "Strelakette". From the tranquillity of the forest you reach the busy ski area, where you will also find the Arosa Bear Sanctuary. The trail continues through the middle of the snow sports area, past the "Bergkirchli" (small church) and local history museum "Heimatmuseum" and finally into the village of Innerarosa. A visit to the church dating from 1493 is worthwhile: it is the oldest building in Arosa. From this contemplative place you can enjoy a view of the Erzhorn, Arosa's emblem, and the highest mountain in the region, the Arosa Rothorn (2980m). In the historical museum you can learn everything about the history of the Grisons mountain village - a great day out even when it's snowing. Along the way, various restaurants and mountain huts invite you to stop for a snack.
Author’s recommendation
On Outdoor Active you will find further information about the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, the Bergkirchli and the local museum "Heimatmuseum" in the free audio guide.
Author
Arosa Tourismus
Update: December 22, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,054 m
Lowest point
1,857 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
2.8 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
0.4 km
Road
0.2 km
Rest stops
Mountain Restaurant BrüggerstrubaSafety information
Occasional sections of the trail may also lead across the ski slopes. Caution is advised.Tips and hints
Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting.
- Pleas 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
Prätschli (1,906 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'770'734E 1'184'630N
DD
46.790943, 9.675052
DMS
46°47'27.4"N 9°40'30.2"E
UTM
32T 551521 5182154
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Destination
Innerarosa
Turn-by-turn directions
Prätschli - Middle station (Cable car) - Bergkirchli - Innerarosa
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Arosa (also in the opposite direction). When you arrive at Arosa train station, you catch the bus direction Prätschli and leave the bus at the bus station "Prätschli" where you'll find the starting point of the hike.Getting there
From Chur along the winding Arosastrasse to the end of the valley to Arosa. Turn right at the gas station (entrance of the village) in direction "Prätschli" or leave your car at one of the parkings in Arosa and continue by bus.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
2'770'734E 1'184'630N
DD
46.790943, 9.675052
DMS
46°47'27.4"N 9°40'30.2"E
UTM
32T 551521 5182154
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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.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.8 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
147 m
Descent
197 m
Highest point
2,054 m
Lowest point
1,857 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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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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