35.01 Walserweg Graubünden Stage 1: San Bernardino - Hinterrhein

Medium

10 km

3:30 h

520 mhd

500 mhd

Etappe 1: Im Aufstieg zum San Bernardino Pass

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From the south side to the first village on the Hinterrhein.

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Highest Point 2093 m

Lowest Point 1593 m

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Start

San Bernardino

Destination

Hinterrhein

Coordinates

46.462262, 9.192058

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Stage

Description

Around 1270, Walsers migrated from Wallis, Pomatt, and Gurin across the glaciated landscape of the Passo del S. Bernardino to Hinterrhein. The village’s appearance recalls the era of the cart drivers and transport workers.

Hidden Gem

Hiking without luggage: San Bernardino - Hinterrhein - Vals - Safien Turrahus - Glaspass - Thusis. Overnight stays with half board, luggage transport, packed lunch, book "Walserweg Graubünden" in the 4th edition, travel documentation.

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The Walserweg Graubünden with 23 stages was initiated by the geographer and author Irene Schuler and realized together with the cultural and language organization of the Walser Association Graubünden (Switzerland).

Equipment

Hiking boots, daypack

Directions

The exact route description is found in the book "Walserweg Graubünden", Rotpunktverlag. The route is continuously marked with route number 35. However, the description and signage do not replace a hiking map.

Waypoints

Restaurant Viamala

Bachhuus Hinterrhein

Take a seat in the cosy Bachhuus-Stuba in Hinterrhein.

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Hotel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Hotel Brocco & Posta

The historic Hotel Brocco & Posta, located in the heart of the village of San Bernardino, is a place full of tradition and charm. It offers fully renovated Alpine-style accommodation.

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Museum Viamala

Postcard gallery Kabinetli Hinterrhein

A small but fine private exhibition of antique views of Hinterrhein and the surrounding area - mostly from the first half of the 20th century.

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City Viamala

Hinterrhein

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Fireplace Viamala

Dürrabüel fireplace

From the Dürrabüel fireplace you have a beautiful view towards the Rheinwald forest. Let yourself be enchanted by the surrounding mountains.

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Ristorante Brocco & Posta

In the center of San Bernardino, the Brocco & Posta welcomes you. With its completely renovated dining room on the ground floor and the typical warmth of mountain huts in the parlour area, the restaurant is waiting to surprise your palate.

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Hotel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Lodge Brocco & Posta

The Brocco & Posta Lodge is a young and smart solution to stay in a natural area that offers numerous possibilities such as that of San Bernardino.

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

SanBe Cafè Bistrot

Restaurant serving traditional cuisine in a cozy atmosphere

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Church Viamala

Reformed Church Hinterrhein

The Reformed Church in Hinterrhein, situated in the picturesque Rheinwald forest, is a Protestant Reformed church under the protection of the Canton of Graubünden.

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Bridge Viamala

Alte Landbrugg Hinterrhein

The Alte Landbrugg is a historic stone bridge from the 17th century that spans the Hinterrhein in two arches and is an important cultural asset in the region of Rheinwald.

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