Guided hike to the Splügen Pass "From mule track to artificial road"

Discover the beautiful landscape and the eventful history of this Alpine pass. Reto Attenhofer, a retired teacher from Nufenen, will guide you through 1200 years of history and from Splügen to the old and new paths to the hospice.

Until the end of the 19th century, the Splügen Pass was one of the most important north-south connections in the Alpine region. The Romans already committed it. From the Middle Ages onwards, it became an important route for the trade of goods. In summer and winter, the muleteers transported the goods on mule horses or sledges. The valley population in the Rhine Forest lived well from muleteering. The historic villagescape of Splügen, which is protected today, was created.

The commercial road between Chur and Chiavenna, built between 1818 and 1823, is of great cultural and historical value. Along the Splügen Pass, buildings such as the avalanche gallery were built, which are now of national importance.

Equipment: Hiking equipment with rain and sun protection, lunch from the backpack, water

Difficulty: Easy to moderately difficult, ascent without breaks: 2 h 30 min / 700 hm

Further information:

• The hike will be conducted in German
• Return journey by post bus
• Insurance is the responsibility of the participants
• Minimum number of participants: 5 people
  
  

Registration required by 11.00 a.m. the day before.

View hike on map: here

Hike for groups possible on request from Reto Attenhofer.

An overview of the other village, town and cultural tours in our region can be found here