Domleschg Castle Trail

Medium
16.1 km
4:35 h
325 mhd
403 mhd
Schloss Baldenstein
Burg Obertagstein

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Burganlage Hohen Rätien im Sommer

Hike to the many castles in the Domleschg valley.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  805 m
Lowest Point  616 m
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Start
Thusis, railroad station
Destination
Rothenbrunnen, railroad station
Coordinates
46.6982, 9.44034

Details

Description

The diverse and varied cultural landscape of Domleschg is characterized by high-stem orchards, hedges, dry stone walls and especially by its castles and fortresses, to which the Domleschg Castle Trail is dedicated. This is not an educational castle trail, but simply a varied hiking and walking trail that leads through the Domleschg cultural landscape, pointing out the individual ruins, castles and palaces that are presented to interested hikers along the way. The Domleschg Castle Trail leads through Domleschg between Thusis and Rothenbrunnen railroad stations and can also be explored in stages and in combination with the Postbus. Brief portraits of 15 objects can be found in the handy MiniGuide folding brochure.

The Domleschg Castle Trail was initiated and realized by the municipalities of Domleschg, Rothenbrunnen, Sils i.D., Thusis and the town of Fürstenau in collaboration with Viamala Tourism and the Johann Martin von Planta Foundation, which is domiciled in Domleschg.

Note: Some of the castles, ruins and palaces are privately owned and are not open to the public. Here is an overview:

Open to the public:

  • Obertagstein Castle, Thusis
  • Hohen Rätien Castle, Sils i.D. (admission adult CHF 5, children CHF 3)
  • Campi castle ruins, Sils i.D.
  • Hasensprung ruins, Rodels
  • New Sins ruins, Paspels
  • Ruin Alt Sins, Paspels
  • Hochjuvalt ruins, Rothenbrunnen (public, but the rocky head is not accessible)

Private, not accessible:

  • Ehrenfels Castle, Sils i.D. (youth hostel)
  • Baldenstein Castle, Sils i.D.
  • Episcopal Castle, Fürstenau
  • Schauenstein Castle, Fürstenau
  • Rietberg Castle, Pratval
  • Sins Castle, Paspels
  • Ortenstein Castle, Tomils
  • Innerjuvalt Castle, Rothenbrunnen

Please do not enter the grounds of the private properties and only view them from the street or from the road!

Hidden Gem

Treat yourself to a little cooling off and/or relaxation break at Lake Canova in Paspels.

Equipment

Weatherproof clothing recommended.

Directions

Thusis railroad station - Sils i.D. - Hohen Rätien castle complex - Ehrenfels castle - old Sils i.D. railroad station - St. Cassian chapel - Baldenstein castle - Albula - Cumparduns - Albulasteg - Fürstenau - Planezzas - Klein Rietberg - Almens - Canovasee - Paspels - Tomils - Mulegns - Rothenbrunnen - Rothenbrunnen railroad station

Directions

Public Transport

Thusis and the villages in Domleschg can be reached by PostBus. There are Rhaetian Railway stops in Thusis, Cazis, Rodels-Realta and Rothenbrunnen. Further information on the timetable can be found on the SBB website:www.sbb.ch.

Travel Information

On the A13, take exit 22 Thusis Süd and drive in the direction of Thusis/Sils i.D..

Parking

You can find the various parking options in Thusis here. We recommend that you park your vehicle in the Marktwiese parking lot.

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