faszinatur route Valendas

Simple

5 km

1:30 h

159 mhd

158 mhd

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The fountain nymph of Valendas leads to seven stations along the circular route. She tells short stories and provides observation tasks about the fascinating nature.

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Highest Point 813 m

Lowest Point 654 m

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Start

Valendas village

Destination

Valendas village

Coordinates

46.78769, 9.282598

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Description

The fountain nymph of Valendas leads to seven stations along the circular route. She tells short stories and provides observation tasks that sharpen the senses and allow you to experience nature, geology and history in a fascinating way. The stations provide information on topics such as: Rhine Gorge, Flims rockslide, Carrerabach, mill, Krüzerstall, Erika pine forest and old train station street. The circular route can be easily walked in both directions and started at different points.

Hidden Gem

A visit to the Valendas castle ruins, the largest wooden fountain in Europe in the village center, and the Alix viewpoint are worthwhile.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are highly recommended.

Directions

The faszinatur route can be easily walked in both directions and started at different points. The route leads out of the village of Valendas, to Valendas train station and along the Rhine and Carrerabach back to the village of Valendas.

Directions

Public Transport

Valendas train station is served on request by trains heading towards Disentis/Mustér as well as by trains heading towards Chur.

Travel Information

From Chur: Start on Poststrasse heading north towards Grabenstrasse/Route 3, take the A13/E43 and Versamerstrasse to Gassa in Valendas.

From Ilanz: Take the road towards Gassa.

Parking

Paid parking is available at Valendas train station.

Waypoints

Hotel Surselva

Gasthaus am Brunnen, Valendas

Valendas is home to the largest wooden fountain in Europe. While the fountain used to be the only source of water in the village, today it serves more as a meeting place and welcome source of refreshment in summer.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Am Brunnen

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Ruin Surselva

Castle ruins, Valendas

To the west of the village, below the cantonal road, you can see the walls of the former Valendas castle, which was probably built in the late 12th century and the part of the curtain wall that is still visible is impressive.

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Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Ilanz - Reichenau (oua_27537870_image)

Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Alix in Valendas

Important note: On Saturday, 18 October 2025, the hiking trail through the Rhine Gorge from Ilanz to Chrummwag will be closed from 08.00 to 14.30 due to the Transruinaulta.

The Alix observation deck is located in Valendas. From the platform, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the confluence of the Carrera stream. The viewing platform is accessible via the hiking trail from Valenda's village.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Cafè Mäntig

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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Fireplace Surselva

Fireplace: “Black Hole”, Rhine Gorge

The fireplace not far from Valendas-Sagogn railroad station is located on the banks of the Rhine and nestled in the shade of trees.

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