Cross-country track Maran-Prätschalp-Ochsenalp-Sonnenloipen-Maran 21 km

Difficult
20.9 km
2:30 h
365 mhd
380 mhd
oberer Teil Sonnenloipe
Prätschalp Loipe

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Ochsenalp Loipe

This is a demanding and exceptionally idyllic track in the midst of the mountain world of Arosa with views into the original Schanfigg valley. 

Technique 5/6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  1968 m
Lowest Point  1770 m
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Start
Practice area Maran
Destination
Driving range of Golf Club Arosa
Coordinates
46.79223, 9.68321

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Description

At the practice area Maran, there is a short but steep descent towards Schafwald. Then the track leads 2 km flat through the Seebachtobel. This is followed by an approx. 2 km long ascent. Shortly after the 4 km mark, there is the junction Prätschalp / Ochsenalp. The Ochsenalp track is a 6 km long out-and-back route. Returning at the junction, the Prätschalp track goes to the right. The highest point is reached on the upper part of the Sonnenloipe at just under 1970 meters. Here cross-country skiers can enjoy a view over the Schanfigg valley with its quaint Walser houses. A break is therefore worthwhile. Then follows a short descent. Then follow the track to the entry of the lower part of the Sonnenloipe. After this round, it continues to the lower Prätschsee. At the lake, a short and very steep ascent follows. Then it is less than two kilometers to the driving range of the Golf Club. Once there, still ski the signposted training and night track.

Hidden Gem

A visit to the alpine hut Prätschalp for refreshment is recommended. 

www.praetschalp.ch

Safety Note

Pedestrians and dogs are not allowed on the track.

Equipment

Cross-country skiing lessons

Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Arosa

T +41 81 378 75 05

fun@sssa.ch; sssa.ch

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing center Geeser

T +41 81 377 22 15

geeser-arosa.ch

Rental equipment / ski service

Carmenna Sport

Poststrasse, 7050 Arosa

T +41 81 377 12 05

info@carmennasport.ch; carmennasport.ch

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing center Geeser

Wätterluggastrasse, 7050 Arosa

T +41 81 377 22 15 geeser-arosa.ch

Directions

Practice track Maran - descent towards Schafwald - Seebachtobel. Follow the track further to the junction Prätschalp - Ochsenalp. The Ochsenalp track is an out-and-back route. Back at the junction, follow the signs for Prätschalp and Sonnenloipen (lower and upper part). Then to the lower Prätschsee and onwards to the driving range Golf Club Arosa. From there, follow the signposted training and night track.

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway runs from Chur to Arosa and back hourly. At Arosa station, local bus line 62-Prätschi is waiting for you, which takes you to the cross-country / golf stop.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa. At the village entrance, turn right at the petrol station and follow the road. After a few hundred meters, you will see the cross-country tracks to the right.

Parking

Since there are only a limited number of parking spaces available at the tracks, it is recommended to park your car in the Ochsenbühl parking garage. The parking garage is located directly next to a bus stop, from where local bus line 62 - Prätschli takes you to the start of the tracks.

You can find all parking options here: www.arosa-parking.com

Responsible for this content: Arosa Lenzerheide.

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