Alpine City Trail

Difficult

19.5 km

3:15 h

400 mhd

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Extensive jogging tour around the Alpine City of Chur along beautiful forest paths and the banks of the Rhine, with a detour through the old town.

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Highest Point 739 m

Lowest Point 554 m

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Start

Obertor, Chur

Destination

Obertor, Chur

Coordinates

46.848027, 9.529569

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Description

The start takes place at the Obertor and through the historic old town of Chur, past the bishop's court and the cathedral and shortly afterwards on natural paths and through the residential quarter to the Fürstenwald recreation area. After a nice round through the forest we descend again towards the Mühleturm and the banks of the Rhine. After a longer flat stretch along the Rhine, the way back follows a magnificent section of forest until you finally immerse yourself in city life again from the Rosenhügel back to the old town.

Safety Note

Jogging carries risks.

Important emergency numbers are:

144 Emergency, First Aid

1414 Mountain Rescue REGA

112 International Emergency Call

In Graubünden, we live Fairtrail - this means that everyone who is on the road is respectful, considerate and mindful of each other and nature, whether on foot, by bike or on other paths. More about Fairtrail here.

Directions

Public Transport

Chur, train station

Plan route

Parking

Information on parking in Chur can be found here

Waypoints

Historical Site Chur

Obertor

The Obertor is a historical landmark of the city of Chur and at the same time the entrance gate to the car-free old town.

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Catholic Church Chur

Cathedral of the Assumption

The cathedral of Chur is located at the episcopal court above the old town. It is dedicated to the assumption of the Virgin Mary and is one of the most important cultural monuments in Switzerland.

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Place Of Worship Chur

St. Martin's Church

St. Martin's Church rises above the roofs of the old town and is characteristic for the townscape of Chur.

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Town Square Chur

Arcas square

The Arcas, surrounded by historic rows of houses and lined with several cafés and restaurants, is probably the most beautiful square in Chur.

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Forest Chur

Fürstenwald forest

Forest Fürstenwald

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Viewpoint Chur

Haldenhüttli

Beautiful vantage point with view over the roofs of Chur

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River Chur

Alpine Rhine

The Rhine rises in the Grisons Alps, the Vorderrhein near Lake Toma, Oberalppass in the Surselva and the Hinterrhein near the Rheinwaldhorn in the Hinterrhein/Viamala region. At Reichenau-Tamins, the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein join to form the Rhine, which then flows past the city of Chur through the Graubünden and St. Gallen Rhine valleys into Lake Constance and on to the North Sea.

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Attraction Chur

Chur Old Town

Chur is Switzerland's oldest city, with more than a 5,000-year-long history of settlement. The historic centre is incredibly beautiful and completely free from traffic. You will find a wide range of cultural offers, shopping, cafes, restaurants and bars here.

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