597 Maran - Prätschalp - Maran

Medium

3.7 km

1:30 h

146 mhd

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Through the forest, over dreamy clearings, up to the alp, past the Upper Prätschsee: a breathtaking view over the Schanfigg and the mountain landscape of Arosa.

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Fitness

Highest Point 2005 m

Lowest Point 1860 m

Best Season

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Start

Maran

Destination

Maran

Coordinates

46.792861, 9.681586

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Description

Leave the hustle and bustle behind and experience the untouched winter landscape above Arosa – the Prätschalp snowshoe trail is perfect for this. First, you walk through the forest along the cross-country ski trails, going beyond the tree line. Several times on the way, a unique view opens onto the long Schanfigg valley and the mountain landscape of Arosa. At the Prätschalp, the turning point of the route, you have done about half: in summer, around 100 cows are pastured here by farmers from Chur. In winter, the place offers a chance for a break and refreshment. Then it goes up again towards Upper Prätschsee. Nearby the lake is Guisanplatz. General Henri Guisan (1874-1960) attended an August 1st celebration at this spot during World War II. A memorial plaque on site commemorates this historic event. The path gently leads downhill back to Maran, where the free local bus picks you up again.

Hidden Gem

When the moon turns the snow underfoot into a sparkling carpet, it is an indescribable experience.

Safety Note

A snowshoe route leads into unsecured terrain. This route is signposted but not prepared. Arosa Tourism assumes no liability. Check the current snow and avalanche situation before each tour at:
www.slf.ch/lawinenbulletin
We recommend doing your first tours with a guide.

Equipment

Equipment rental

Carmenna Sport T +41 81 377 12 05
Sprecher Sport T +41 81 377 12 07
Snowshoe Center Geeser T +41 81 377 22 15
Schmid Sport AG T +41 81 377 25 95

Directions

The route leads past the Prätsch lakes and through the forest on a fairly direct path to the Prätschalp and back again.

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, the Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Arosa and back. From Arosa station, the local bus goes towards Prätschli to the Maran stop.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa. At the village entrance, at the level of the petrol station, turn right and follow the road to the U-turn before the Golf and Sporthotel Maran.

Parking

As there are only limited parking spaces at Maran, it is recommended to park the car in the Ochsenbühl parking garage (immediately after the Sports and Congress Center on the right) and take the local bus to Maran.

Waypoints

Dairy Arosa Lenzerheide

Cheese Making Factory Maran

For 40 years the cheese making factory Maran produces Alpine cheese and other specialities from the Arosa Alpine milk. A big window in the new shop allows a glance into the modern cheese factory.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant "isblaatere"

At the best location under the bright sun with an amazing view, that is where you find the restaurant Isblaatere. BBQ specialities and fine wine make every gourmet's heart beat faster.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Lower Prätschsee

One of two wonderful mountain lakes in the upper Schanfigg.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Prätschalp

The Prätschalp lays along winter and summer hiking trails and snow shoe trails. Take a break and enjoy for example a delicious cheese fondue - be it in the cozy Alpenstübli or outside on the sun terrace.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Upper Prätschsee

This stunning excursion destination can be reached in various manners and enthralles with a beautiful view.

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