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Weisshorn Peak – Sattel hut – Scheidegg – Prätschli
Winter hiking
· Arosa Lenzerheide
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Gondelbahn Arosa - WeisshornPhoto: Arosa Tourismus, Arosa Lenzerheide
Panoramic hike with open views over the Schanfigg valley.
moderate
Distance 6.5 km
2:00 h
1 m
753 m
2,648 m
1,895 m
The bright blue gondola of the Arosa - Weisshorn cable car takes you to the highest point of the hike right at the beginning. At 2,653m above sea level, an impressive panoramic view awaits you. Even during the descent towards the Sattelhütte, you can let your gaze wander down the valley to Chur again and again. Strengthened by a snack on the sun terrace of the Sattelhütte, the hike now leads into quiet territory, far away from the hustle and bustle and noise, nature shows its most beautiful side. At the Prätschsee lake you get back onto a somewhat larger hiking trail to the Prätschli.
Author’s recommendation
Pit stop on the sun terrace of the Sattel hut.
Author
Arosa Tourismus
Update: January 17, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,648 m
Lowest point
1,895 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Dirt road
1.1 km
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Path
3.2 km
Road
0.1 km
Unknown
1.4 km
Rest stops
360° Panorama Restaurant WeisshorngipfelSattelhütte
Brüggerstuba at the middle station
Safety information
Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting. Daily updated information on the open winter hiking trails can be found on the of Arosa Lenzerheide.
Tips and hints
Start
Weisshorn Peak (2,647 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'767'956E 1'184'418N
DD
46.789738, 9.638606
DMS
46°47'23.1"N 9°38'19.0"E
UTM
32T 548740 5181996
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Destination
Prätschli
Turn-by-turn directions
Weisshorn peak - Sattel - Scheidegg - Prätschsee lake - Prätschli
Note
Wildlife refuge Weisshorn-Urdental: December 20 - April 15
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. From there take the Weisshorn gondola to the peak.
By road
From Chur, the winding Schanfiggerstrasse leads to Arosa. Let the journey already become an adventure.
Parking
At the entrance to Arosa village you will find a large parking sign.
Obersee car park or Ochsenbühl car park (5 minutes' walk from the valley station of the Arosa - Weisshorn gondola lift).
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'767'956E 1'184'418N
DD
46.789738, 9.638606
DMS
46°47'23.1"N 9°38'19.0"E
UTM
32T 548740 5181996
w3w
///prevented.dressy.impressed
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink are recommended.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
1 m
Descent
753 m
Highest point
2,648 m
Lowest point
1,895 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
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