Chapel hike in Obersaxen Mundaun

Medium

6.6 km

1:50 h

175 mhd

173 mhd

Kapelle St. Georg, Schnaggabial Meierhof

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On this circular hiking route, you will explore five of the 11 chapels of Obersaxen and the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Meierhof.

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Highest Point 1378 m

Lowest Point 1259 m

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Start

Meierhof parking below the parish church of St. Peter and Paul

Destination

Meierhof parking below the parish church of St. Peter and Paul

Coordinates

46.749034, 9.100462

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Description

Why does Obersaxen have so many chapels? One reason is certainly the location and the division of the 30 hamlets on the 12-kilometre-long panoramic terrace. The deep gorges with their streams, the snowy winters, and the poor connecting paths were nearly insurmountable obstacles to regularly attend the church services in Meierhof.

On this circular hiking route, you will discover five of 11 chapels and the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Meierhof.

The stories and interesting background information about the sacred buildings are compiled in the art guide Churches and Chapels of Obersaxen, Surcuolm, and Flond. This can be purchased at the information office in Obersaxen Meierhof.

Hidden Gem

In 1704, the well-known wandering painter Johann Jakob Rieg created the remarkable murals in the chapel of the Holy Three Kings in Platenga. Alois Carigiet restored them faithfully in 1942/43.

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus to Obersaxen Meierhof Post

Travel Information

Coming from Ilanz to Obersaxen Meierhof or from the junction to Obersaxen between Tavanasa and Lumneins to Obersaxen Meierhof

Parking

There are free parking spaces below the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Obersaxen Meierhof

Waypoints

Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Restaurant Central

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Steinhauser

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Restaurant Rufalipark

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Kapelle St. Maria Heimsuchung Affeier, Obersaxen

Chapel Surselva

Chapel of St. Maria Heimsuchung Affeier, Obersaxen

The chapel is located opposite the Postplatz in Affeier. It was built in 1668.

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Farm Shop Surselva

Püraladali, Obersaxen

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Restaurant Surselva

Pizzeria Restaurant Schmiede

The pizzeria with spectacular views.

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Playground Surselva

Pifal playground, Obersaxen

The Pifal playground is located in the middle of the forest. In addition to a play tower, a large sandpit, swings and a rope slide, children can let off steam on the trampoline. The Silva course also guarantees fun and games.

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Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva Tourism, Info Obersaxen

The team at the Obersaxen information office will be happy to advise you personally at the counter in Meierhof and provide you with information about our Surselva vacation region, our activities and our offers.

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Chapel Surselva

Three Kings Chapel Platenga, Obersaxen

The chapel in Platenga is dedicated to St. Epiphany. The feast is on January 6th. St. Epiphany is the patron saint of pilgrims and travelers; of furriers; against sorcery, epilepsy, thunderstorms and hail. Their intercession is also invoked against sudden death.

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