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Medium
11 km
3:30 h
720 mhd
340 mhd
Romanische Kirche in Ausserferrera
Bruno Riedhauser, Verein Erzminen Hinterrhein

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Ferrera
Ruggedly romantic gorges, glacier mills, remains of the old disused mine e.g. furnace ruins, dilapidated hammer mill and works, line the trail to Innerferrera.
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Start
Andeer, Roflaschlucht
Destination
Innerferrera
Coordinates
46.582020060966, 9.421505550835

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Description

The wild romantic Roffla Gorge is located at the starting point of the old Avers road slightly south of Andeer. Along the Ragn da Ferrera with its glacial mills, rock formations of schists, marbles, quartzites, gneisses and dolomites and past witnesses of former mining, the path leads to Ausser- and further to Innerferrera.

Hidden Gem

A visit to the Innerferrera Mining Museum is worthwhile. Dining options are available at the Roffla Gorge, in Ausser- and Innerferrera.

Equipment

Good footwear and weatherproof clothing are recommended.

Directions

Roffla Gorge - Schmelza - Ausserferrera - Innerferrera

Directions

Public Transport

The Roffla Gorge, Ausser- and Innerferrera are accessible by PostBus. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Travel Information

Take exit no. 26 towards Avers-Juf/Ferrera on the A13/E43 national road. Then follow the signs to Ferrera on the cantonal road. Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

Parking is available at the Roffla Gorge.

Waypoints

Säumerweg Avers 2. Etappe: Andeer - Innerferrera (oua_611520397_image)
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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Hotel Restaurant Rofflaschlucht (oua_611520309_image)
Restaurant Viamala
Hotel Restaurant Rofflaschlucht
Les gorges de la Roffla permettent d’admirer de près toute la furie d’une grande cascade et de franchir le Rhin… par en-dessous.
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Schmelzi Ausserferrera (oua_611519864_image)
Ruin Viamala
Schmelzi Ausserferrera
A historic smelting plant near Ausserferrera.
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Guesthouse Edelweiss (oua_611519360_image)
Restaurant Viamala
Guesthouse Edelweiss
Cosy inn at the entrance to the Avers.
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Innerferrera Mining Museum (oua_611519508_image)
Museum Viamala
Innerferrera Mining Museum
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.
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Guesthouse Alpenrose Ferrera (oua_611519308_image)
Restaurant Viamala
Guesthouse Alpenrose Ferrera
Small, charming inn in Val Ferrera. Swiss cuisine, seasonal, regional and with its own mini bakery. Reachable in 8 minutes from the A 13 motorway, exit 26 Rofla!
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