Circular route: Lake Cauma - Rhine Gorge "Swiss Grand Canyon"

Medium
19.9 km
6:30 h
655 mhd
655 mhd
Caumasee
Staderas - Conn - Rheinschlucht Ruinaulta-Staderas

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Rundwanderung: Caumasee - Rheinschlucht "Swiss Grand Canyon"

Past Lake Cauma and through the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. From the "Il Spir" viewing platform, you are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Rhine Gorge.

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Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1110 m
Lowest Point  621 m
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Start
Laax Staderas, car park
Destination
Laax Staderas, car park
Coordinates
46.821922, 9.270547

Details

Description

This round route is considered one of the most popular hikes in the region and for good reason: It leads you not only to the shore of the picturesque Lake Cauma but also through the "Grand Canyon" of Switzerland. From several viewpoints, you also enjoy fantastic views into the Rhine Gorge. 

Hidden Gem

Pack barbecue items – there are various barbecue spots beautifully located on the Rhine offering fascinating views.

Safety Note

The section from Conn to the bridge at Valendas-Versam station corresponds to the Ilanz-Rhine Gorge Ruinaulta route, but in the opposite direction.

Equipment

Good hiking shoes with good grip or trekking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), drink, possibly food, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

Start in Staderas: From there the route first leads through a large forest shaped by the Flims rockslide to Lake Cauma. A little further on in Conn, you can make a slight detour to the Il Spir viewing platform to enjoy a stunning view of the Rhine Gorge. A historic path then takes you via Pintrun to Ransun and then down a steep descent into the Rhine Gorge. You walk through the wild romantic Rhine Gorge, where you will repeatedly come across beautiful picnic and barbecue spots, then via Ual da Mulin and Planezzas back to the starting point.

Directions

Public Transport

By PostBus from Chur towards Flims / Laax.

Stop: Laax Staderas.

Travel Information

By car via A13 motorway from Zurich, direction Laax.

Parking

Car park with 22 paid parking spaces at Laax Staderas.

Responsible for this content: Flims Laax Falera Management Ltd..

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