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Flower Walks

Closed
Medium
7.5 km
2:15 h
0 mhd
903 mhd
Wanderweg Wiesshorn
Weisshorn Nebelmeer

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Flower Walks (oua_51481311_c59bc1d_profile)
Over 900 different flowering plants grow in a very small area between Arosa village and the Weisshorn.
Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  2641 m
Lowest Point  1738 m
Best Season
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Start
Weisshorn Arosa
Destination
Arosa station
Coordinates
46.789448, 9.638985

Details

Description

Arosa offers you a colorful trip into the fascinating world of flowers from Arosa to the Weisshorn (or vice versa) back to Arosa. Over 100 different flowering plants grow between Arosa village and Weisshorn. One reason for this is the meeting of calcareous and acidic soils. Record-breaking is also the panorama from the Weisshorn, the starting point of the excursion: more than 400 mountain peaks can be seen from here.

Hidden Gem

The themed trail booklet is available at Arosa Tourism. It contains the QR code for the Flower Walk app to get more information.

Safety Note

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked hiking trail network. Please observe the rules and signage. Under hiking info, you will find further helpful tips.  


Our wishes to the hikers:


Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked hiking trail network. Please observe the following wishes and suggestions: 



  • Dogs must be kept on a leash 

  • Please take waste and picnic leftovers back home with you 

  • Leave the trail markings intact 

  • Do not use closed paths (live report)

  • Do not leave officially marked winter hiking trails 

Equipment

Good footwear

Directions

The beginning of the hike is characterized by high alpine habitats, so the plants are correspondingly small. This includes species limited to small areas of Switzerland, such as the Triglav Hawkweed and the Glacier Carnation – both with beautiful flowers. After two kilometers, you transition from calcareous to acidic rock, which is reflected in a changed species composition. From here, tussock grasslands, which host several species of orchids, alternate with colorful mountain avens. At the middle station of the aerial cableway is the Arosa Bearland, where bears from poor conditions are allowed to spend an animal-appropriate retirement. A few hundred meters further, you will find small calcareous fens with marsh trefoil and golden ragwort, before the hiking trail bordered by lush subalpine tall herb meadows leads to Arosa.

Directions

Public Transport

By RhB train from Chur to Arosa.

Travel Information

From Chur via the winding Arosastrasse to the valley end at Arosa.

Parking

The Obersee car park is located at the station. More information can be found here.  

Waypoints

Weisshorngipfel
Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide
360° Panoramarestaurant Weisshorngipfel

Welcome at 2653 m above sea level.

We have got something very special for you. With our culinary concept featuring regional and freshly prepared dishes, unique mountain experiences and the perfect location for your event, we offer mountain and nature lovers the perfect stage for a varied program during 10 month of the year. We wish you an einjoyable stay.

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Weisshornbahn
Cable car Arosa Lenzerheide
Weisshorn cable car
Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of over 400 mountains in Switzerland and nearby countries.
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