Crown hike: Lukmanierpass - Maighelshütte (Stage 11)

Difficult

18.2 km

6:30 h

1031 mhd

633 mhd

Der ausgewaschene Reni die Medel im Cal Cadlimo

Abzweigung zur Cadlimohütte, am Stausee Lai da Sontga Maria, Lumkanierpass

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The crown of the Surselva is an impressive and sometimes challenging circular hike from hut to hut in Graubünden. It connects the seven mountain huts in the Surselva – the Vorderrhein valley between Flims and the Rhine source at the Oberalppass, including the valleys of Vals, Lumnezia, and Medel.

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Highest Point 2632 m

Lowest Point 1911 m

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Start

Lukmanierpass

Destination

Maighelshütte

Coordinates

46.563584, 8.801275

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Description

From Lukmanierpass the path leads over steep switchbacks into Val Cadlimo. After a short descent into Val Canaria, the path now winds steeply upwards to the Bornengopass at 2631m - the watershed at the main Alpine ridge. The descent on the north side takes us through scree fields, past colorful mountain lakes and hundreds of cairns. The hiking trail then follows the watercourse through meadows to the Piogn Crap gorge.

Maighelshütte "The Family-Friendly"

The SAC hut, staffed in summer and winter, in Val Maighels sits on the sunny slopes of Piz Cavradi on the way to the Rhine source and the four springs trail. The open Val Maighels offers a view of the main Alpine ridge with Piz Borel and the Bornengo and Maighel pass transitions.

Mineral-rich glacial moraines, steep mountain lakes and babbling mountain streams invite adventure but also relaxation. Multi-day hikes lead to the Cadlimohütte in Ticino and further to Lukmanierpass. Also, for bikers coming from Oberalppass or Andermatt, the hut is an ideal place for lunch or an overnight stay.

See also
Surselva Tourism
Bahnhofstrasse 25
7130 Ilanz
Tel.: 0041 81 920 11 05
Email: ilanz@surselva.info
Web: www.surselva.info

Hidden Gem

The young Rhine in the rear Val Maighels, Cairn park at Maighelspass, glacier gorge Piogn Crap.

Safety Note

Attention: snowfields are possible on high sections until the summer months.

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

Equipment

Good hiking boots with good tread, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), change of clothes, first aid kit, drinks, food, GPS device, possibly hiking poles.