In the Walser garden

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Medium

21.5 km

4:15 h

989 mhd

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Anyone today searching the Walser settlements scattered across the central Alpine ridge on the map inevitably concludes that the Walser always chose the most beautiful locations for their new settlements. Unlike today, the bike was not yet part of the Walser's inventory back then.

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Highest Point 2011 m

Lowest Point 1156 m

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Start

Obersaxen Meierhof, bus stop

Destination

Obersaxen Meierhof, bus stop

Coordinates

46.748753, 9.099908

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Description

It is doubtful that the Walser had time back then to enjoy these magnificent places – but at least the new land development offered the settlers a chance to break free from feudal serfdom. The Walser of Obersaxen today are not only free but can also enjoy the sunny terrace settled by their ancestors high above the Surselva. For example, by mountain biking on a route to Vorderalp that is very well suited even for beginners. Up here there is complete peace, apart from the cowbells that create the soundscape in the alpine summer. And naturally, the quiet rustle of the studded tires on the many paved sections.

Hidden Gem

Worth seeing:

Old bridge over the Schlettertobel
Panorama
Walser hamlet
Schwarzenstein castle ruins

Safety Note

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

Respect other trail users - trail tolerance!

Equipment

MTB, helmet, gloves, biking shoes, glasses, rain and sun protection, drink, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

Meierhof - Miraniga - Punt - Zarzana - Ober Huot - Wanna - Wasmen - Vorderalp - Friggahüs - St. Josef - Tusa - Meierhof

Directions

Public Transport

From the canton capital of Graubünden, Chur, it takes only 36 minutes on the Rhaetian Railway through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz train station. Then take the PostBus line 90.451 Ilanz - Obersaxen to the Obersaxen, Meierhof Post stop.

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Travel Information

Take the A13 to Reichenau, then continue on the main road via Flims and Ilanz. After bypassing Ilanz, continue towards Obersaxen Mundaun.

Parking

Parking is available at the car park in Meierhof by the tourist information office

Waypoints

Sports Shop Surselva

Cresta Sport

Every year, the employees of Cresta Sport are happy to welcome their regular customers - but of course also the new customers in the store in Affeier. The team is trained every season on the latest material and is always highly motivated to advise customers with their expertise.

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Bridge Surselva

Naturbrücke Punt, Obersaxen

10 meters below the natural bridge, the St. Peters Bach flows completely in secret.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Restaurant Central

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Steinhauser

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Ruin Surselva

Schwarzenstein castle ruins, Obersaxen

The ruins of Schwarzenstein Castle are enthroned high above the rocks that tumble down to the valley floor of the Vorderrhein; not visible from the Obersax terrace, but easy to reach.

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Store Surselva

Maijasass Hitta and Wàlsargàda Zarzana, Obersaxen

On the way from Tobel to Zarzana are the Veegàda and the Maijasasshitta, which were restored and built in the original style by members of the association.

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Farm Shop Surselva

Püraladali, Obersaxen

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Obersaxen St. Martin

The charging station is located at the old schoolhouse (warehouse) behind the church. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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