2 lake hike to Älplisee and Schwellisee

Medium

7.7 km

2:35 h

355 mhd

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On this hike, you reach 2 of the total 10 lakes in Arosa. From the Hörnli valley station, you walk to Älplisee and then to Schwellisee. At the end, you head back to Hörnli.

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Highest Point 2174 m

Lowest Point 1832 m

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Start

Arosa Hörnli bus stop

Destination

Arosa Hörnli bus stop

Coordinates

46.772785, 9.65861

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Description

The partial 10-lake hike passes two of the lakes. The start and end of the route is at the Hörnli valley station

Älplisee

Älplisee lies at 2,156 m above sea level on the Arosa Älpli, southwest of Innerarosa behind the Älpliriegel. The lake is embedded in the source area of the Plessur, between Schwellisee, the mountains Erzhorn, Aroser Rothorn, and Älplihorn. In summer, challenging mountain trails lead towards Erzhornsattel, Rothorn, Ramozhütte/Welschtobel, Hörnli, and Gredigs Fürggli past the lake.

Schwellisee

Schwellisee lies at 1,933 m above sea level on the Arosa Alp, southwest of Innerarosa at the young Plessur. The larch trunks in the lake still testify to the extensive larch forest that once extended far above Schwellisee and was later cleared by the Walser.

The board for the 10-lakes fun is placed at the lake outlet.

Hidden Gem

Bring a good camera – the colors of the lakes are beautiful.

Safety Note

Arosa aims to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked hiking trail network. Please observe the rules and signage. More helpful tips can be found under hiking info.

Equipment

good footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, provisions

Directions

Hörnli cable car - Schwellisee - Älplisee - Schwellisee - Hörnli cable car

Directions

Public Transport

By RhB from Chur to Arosa. Then on foot or by bus to Hörnli.

Travel Information

By car via the road from Chur to Arosa to the Hörnli valley station.

Parking

There is a parking lot at the Hörnli valley station. More information can be found here.

Waypoints

Store Arosa Lenzerheide

Skill Center Kiosk

The kiosk next to the Skill Center offers drinks, fine hot dogs and ice cream.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Alpenblick

With a lot of passion, Beat Caduff and Hitsch Leu have given the traditional mountain restaurant an exciting concept. Now you can expect Beat-inspired aromatic cuisine with great wines and rarities, as well as renovated, cosy hotel rooms and a snowmobile that picks up guests in the village in the evening. What has remained is the wonderful terrace and the unique location directly on the Arlenwaldweg and the Hörnlipiste.

TERRACE & RESTAURANT: Here we offer aromatic creations from our gourmet kitchen for small or large appetites and the legendary cake selection.

CADUFF STUBE: A refined lunch or dinner with a variety of specialities. Accompanied by great wines from the walk-in cellar and the overwhelming cheese platter. (See also sep. company entry)

SLEEPING IN THE MOUNTAIN HOTEL: All rooms in Alpenblick have especially comfortable beds, lots of homey smelling wood and a Brünneli with fresh spring water for brushing your teeth. Nicely renovated toilets and showers are available in the corridor, please bring your own towels.We offer either half board in 3 courses or you choose what you would like to have for dinner. (See also sep. company entry)

EVENTS & GROUP EVENTS: The Alpenblick is known far and wide for its cheerful celebrations and parties! You can also book our venues exclusively for your event.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Älplisee Lake

The Älplisee lake is situated on 2,156m above sea level on the Arosa Älpli, southwest of Innerarosa behind the Älpliriegel.

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