4 Lake Hike to Untersee, Reservoir Lake, Grüenseeli and Alteinsee

Difficult
15.5 km
5:50 h
953 mhd
953 mhd
Kinder am Stausee
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Crystal-clear mountain lakes and a unique panorama await you on this themed hike around the topic of lakes. On this hike, you will visit 4 of a total of 10 lakes in Arosa.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2430 m
Lowest Point  1607 m
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Start
Untersee Arosa
Destination
Untersee Arosa
Coordinates
46.778874, 9.683775

Details

Description

This part of the 10-lake fun takes you past four of Arosa's lakes. The entire path is over rough terrain and is therefore somewhat challenging.


Starting from Untersee, head towards Isel – there you also reach the Reservoir Lake. If you continue along the path, you will then reach Grüenseeli. On the way back, you pass by Alteinsee and can admire the impressive Altein Waterfalls. The circular hike finally brings you back to the starting point at Untersee. At each lake, you will find a sign at the outflow providing information about the respective lake.


Untersee
Untersee lies at 1,691 m above sea level and is directly connected to Obersee via the Mittelbach. It is the natural bathing lake of Arosa and has a depth of 17 meters. 


Reservoir Lake
The Reservoir Lake, sometimes called Isel Lake, lies at 1,606 m above sea level, slightly below the village of Arosa. 


Grüenseeli
Grüenseeli lies at 1,811 m above sea level, surrounded by an idyllic wooded area. From the outflow of the Reservoir Lake, up the road, then through a narrow hiking trail, Grüenseeli can be reached in about 45 min.


Alteinsee
Alteinsee lies at 2,251 m above sea level on Altein Tiefenberg, an alp plateau in the Strela range, south of the Arosa Reservoir Lake. Between the Alteiner Riegel and the Alteiner Fürggli, the lake offers an incomparable view of numerous mountains.

Hidden Gem

After the hike, take a dip in the Untersee and enjoy a fine ice cream in the restaurant.

Safety Note

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and signposted hiking trail network. Please adhere to the rules and signage. Under hiking info you will find more helpful tips.  

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and something to drink/eat are recommended.

Directions

Arosa Untersee - Isel - Reservoir Lake - Grüenseeli - Alteinsee - Altein Waterfalls - Arosa Untersee

Directions

Public Transport

By RhB from Chur to Arosa. Then on foot (approx. 15 minutes) or by local bus to Untersee.

Travel Information

By car via the road from Chur to Arosa. At the gas station at the village entrance, turn left towards Untersee.

Parking

At the village entrance, you will find a parking information board. There is a parking lot with limited spaces by the Untersee. Alternatively, the Ochsenbühl parking garage is available. 


More info at: www.arosa-parking.ch

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