Alpen Challenge Lenzerheide – Long route (Challenge)

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180.5 km

13:05 h

4341 mhd

3898 mhd

Teilnehmer der Alpen Challenge am Albulapass.

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The Alpen Challenge Lenzerheide is the road cycling classic of Graubünden and is considered "Europe's most beautiful cycling marathon".

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Highest Point 2315 m

Lowest Point 325 m

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Coordinates

46.666365, 9.630464

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Description

The Alpen Challenge Lenzerheide is the road cycling classic of Graubünden and is considered "Europe's most beautiful cycling marathon." On two routes, up to 1,500 cyclists set out from Lenzerheide, either over the Albula and Julier or over Albula, Maloja and Splügen. Thus, on the long route, the Alpen Challenge is also one of the toughest cycling marathons in the Alps.

The event takes place every August. Current information is available online at www.alpenchallengelenzerheide.ch and on www.facebook.com/alpenchallengelenzerheide

Hidden Gem

It is worth starting early – then the temperatures are still pleasant and you have enough time. For the long route, an alternative is also a ride with the Rhaetian Railway to St. Moritz. That way, one less pass has to be ridden, as the Splügen with over 30 kilometers of ascent is an extremely tough challenge...

Safety Note

Please bring lights on the long route, as there are some tunnels in the Viamala Gorge and between Thusis and Tiefencastel. Alternatively, you can also travel by Rhaetian Railway from Thusis to Tiefencastel.

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Public Transport

Lenzerheide and Lantsch/Lenz can be reached conveniently by SBB and PostBus or SBB, RhB and PostBus. On all lines, bike transport is available.

Parking

In Lenzerheide and Lantsch/Lenz there are sufficient parking spaces – some of them require a fee.

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Bus Station Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Surava, Pro Quarta

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Bus Station Arosa Lenzerheide

Lantsch/Lenz, Biathlon Arena

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Bus Station Arosa Lenzerheide

Lantsch/Lenz, St. Cassian

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Canyon Viamala

Viamala gorge

Visit the Viamala Gorge and experience this impressive monument up close. A worthwhile excursion destination even in bad weather!

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Canyon Viamala

Roffla gorge

Close-up impressions of the Roffla Gorge as you hear the roar of a waterfall and can even make your way beneath the Rhine.

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Viewpoint Viamala

Photo spot Viamala Gorge

The Grand Tour of Switzerland photo spot is located in the heart of the Viamala Gorge and is easily accessible.

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Viewpoint Viamala

Viewpoint Känzeli Thusis

Beautiful viewpoint above Thusis.

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Lake Bergün Filisur

Lai da Palpuogna

The Lai da Palpuogna is an oasis of relaxation with its crystal-clear water and larch forest. Linger at one of the picnic areas with a fire pit. You can reach the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" from Preda train station.

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