Church and chapel hike in Sumvitg

Medium

7.8 km

2:30 h

328 mhd

Kirchen- und Kapellenwanderung in Sumvitg (oua_59266022_image)

Kirchen- und Kapellenwanderung in Sumvitg (oua_59266021_image)

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Kirchen- und Kapellenwanderung in Sumvitg (oua_59266023_image)

On this leisurely hike, you will get to know the numerous chapels and churches of the municipality of Sumvitg. Enjoy the impressive mountain panorama.

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Highest Point 1283 m

Lowest Point 955 m

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Start

Rabius

Destination

Rabius

Coordinates

46.734282, 8.958746

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Description

The church and chapel hike in the municipality of Sumvitg leads the hiker past five different churches and chapels. Each is special and different in architectural style and age. From Rabius, the route leads up to the sunny slope at Campieschas and then over to S. Benedetg. From the viewpoint “Chick” near S. Benedetg, a wonderful view can be enjoyed. Very close by is also the well-known St. Benedetg chapel by Peter Zumthor. The circular route can be walked from either Rabius or Sumvitg as desired. Along the way, there are several restaurants and shops that can take care of the hiker’s physical well-being.

Safety Note

In uncertain weather conditions, the route should not be started. Weather changes in the mountains are frequent. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in time.

Equipment

Good hiking shoes with a good profile, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, provisions, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

The start of the route is in Rabius. From Rabius, you hike up to Campieschas and then continue to S. Benedetg. At S. Benedetg, the descent to Sumvitg begins, and from there you hike back to the starting point in Rabius.

Directions

Public Transport

By train via Chur or Göschenen

From Göschenen via Disentis or directly from Chur with the RhB to Rabius or Sumvitg/Cumpadials.

The circular walk can be started from Rabius station. Alternatively, it can also be started from Sumvitg/Cumpadials station.

Travel Information

By car via Chur

From Zurich on the N 3 or from St. Gallen on the N 13 to Chur, then continue to the Reichenau exit towards Disentis/Ilanz/Flims to Rabius (station) or Sumvitg (Sumvitg/Cumpadials station).

By car via Göschenen

From Basel on the N 2 via Lucerne to Göschenen, then continue on the old pass road through the Schöllenenschlucht to Andermatt and over the Oberalp Pass/Disentis to Sumvitg station Sumvitg/Cumpadials. (This is located below the village between Sumvitg and Cumpadials) or drive to Rabius train station.

Parking

In Sumvitg or Rabius, parking is possible at the parking lot near the train station (paid).

Waypoints

Restaurant Disentis Sedrun

Hotel Greina

The Hotel Greina in Rabius is run by the fourth generation. On the sunny slope of the Surselva, between forests, mountains and the Rhine.

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Restaurant Disentis Sedrun

Ustria Miraval

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Chapel Disentis Sedrun

Chapel ruin Sogn Benedetg, Sumvitg

The chapel ruin of Sogn Benedetg, with a horseshoe-shaped choir from the 9th century, is the oldest documented chapel of its kind. It was largely destroyed by a massive dust avalanche on February 10, 1984, and was restored again in 2013.

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Restaurant Disentis Sedrun

Ustria Cruna

Yvonne and her team look forward to welcoming you to the Ustria Cruna.

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