757.02 The Old Avers Road

Medium

18.4 km

6:05 h

904 mhd

250 mhd

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The old Avers road runs from the Roffla Gorge into the high valley of the Avers to Juf, the highest settlement in Europe to be occupied all year round. The historical transportation route was originally built in 1895 and, over the past few years, it has been re-instated as a hiking trail. This stage features wonderful arched bridges and impressive natural stone walls, typical Walser houses, and the high valley’s exceptionally rich alpine flora and fauna.

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Highest Point 2137 m

Lowest Point 1466 m

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Start

Innerferrera

Destination

Juf

Coordinates

46.519402, 9.442777

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Description

After Innerferrera wonderful arched bridges and impressive natural stone walls alternate with tombini (water culverts), making for an entertaining hike. At Avers Cröt the trail continues up a steep section leading on to the well-preserved Cresta Rhine bridge and two other ancient arched stone bridges, known as Furra, up to Avers-Cresta.

At Avers-Cresta the first views of the high valley open up, featuring typical Walser houses dotted about the valley, some of them more than 400 years old. The Walser people nurture their customs and traditions to this day, and that includes their own local dialect.

Geheimtipp

Viamala Tourismus
Bodenplatz
7435 Splügen
+41 (0)81 650 90 30
info@viamala.ch

Ausrüstung

Good footwear and weatherproof clothing recommended.

Directions

Innerferrera - Campsut - Cröt - Cresta - Pürt - Am Bach - Juppa - Juf

Directions

Public Transport

All villages along the way can be reached by PostBus. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Anreise Information

On the A13/E43 national road, take exit 26 towards Avers-Juf/Ferrera. Then follow the signs for Ferrera on the cantonal road. Plan your journey with the Google Route Planner.

Parken

Parking is available at the bridge south of Innerferrera (location Google Maps).

Wegpunkte

Museum Viamala

Mining museum Innerferrera

The mining museum imparts impressions from the days when the mines were in operation. Information is given about ore mining, transportation and former iron, copper, lead and silver smelting and about the smelting plants.

Restaurant Viamala

Gasthaus Alpenrose Ferrera

Cozy inn in a quiet location, close to nature, with simple regional cuisine. Ausserferrera is the ideal starting point for wonderful hikes, bike and motorbike tours.

Restaurant Viamala

Gasthaus Walserstuba

The restaurant offers a varied international market cuisine with regional products and specialties. Latino cuisine is very important in the Walserstuba.