Heidi & Gigi summer hiking trail

Difficult

18.9 km

7:10 h

1138 mhd

1558 mhd

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The Heidi & Gigi trail connects the two destinations Arosa and Lenzerheide. Hikers will find an exciting and demanding mountain route here, which can be shortened at will by cable car ascents and descents.

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Highest Point 2856 m

Lowest Point 1487 m

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Start

Arosa

Destination

Lenzerheide

Coordinates

46.790733, 9.675202

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Description

The Heidi & Gigi trail can be tackled from both Arosa and Lenzerheide. The "LenzerHeidi" and the "Gigi vo Arosa" have been hand in hand since the opening of the Urdenbahn. Occasionally, the two also visit each other on foot and enjoy, in addition to wonderful views over mountain peaks and valleys, one or the other refreshment in the various restaurants along the way. Follow the connecting trail and fall in love with the unique landscape of Heidi & Gigi.

Hidden Gem

During a visit to the Hörnli hut you can indulge yourself culinary or enjoy the mountain panorama on one of the cozy deck chairs.

Safety Note

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

In winter, the section from Hörnli to Urdenfürggli and Urdenfürggli to Rothorn is not accessible on foot. (Here you can find the route in winter)

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and something to drink are recommended.

Directions

Prätschli Arosa - Arlenwaldweg - Middle station - Speichersee - AlpArosa - ascent to the Hörnli - Urdenfürggli - Gredigs Fürggli - Parpaner Rothorn - Scharmoin - Lenzerheide

Possible simplifications using the cable car:

Take the Arosa-Weisshorn gondola to the middle station and start the hike there

Take the Hörnli-Express to the Hörnli and start the hike there

Float with the Urdenbahn from Arosa to Lenzerheide and save the section through the Urden valley

Take the cable car from Parpaner Rothorn to Scharmoin or directly to Lenzerheide.

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway runs hourly from Chur to Arosa. From Arosa station you can take the local bus to Prätschli, where the hike starts. At the end of the hike you can take the post bus in Lenzerheide to comfortably travel back to Chur. Since the start and end of the route are at different places, we recommend travelling by public transport.

Travel Information

Follow the signposts from Chur to Arosa. At the beginning of the village, turn right at the petrol station and follow the road to Prätschli.

Parking

At the entrance to the village there is a large signposting with the various parking options. At Prätschli, the starting point of the hike, limited parking spaces are available. Alternatively you can park in the Ochsenbühl car park and take the local bus to the start point of the hike.

More information can be found at Arosa Parking: www.arosa-parking.com

Waypoints

Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Burestübli

A fast-paced toboggan run or a leisurely bus ride leads directly to the Burestübli. With hot and cold cuisine, great value is placed on the best quality, freshness and origin.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Prätschli-Stall

Prätschli offers something for everyone: culinary highlights in a tasteful atmosphere, homemade desserts on the sun terrace and delicious cheese specialities in a traditional ambiance.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Brüggerstuba at the middle station

The restaurant Brüggerstuba at the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car middle station is ideal for families and relaxed après-ski without hullabaloo.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Carmenna Hut

The Carmenna Hut is the après-ski hut par excellence. It is located right next to the Plattenhorn slope and awakes the party animal in every skier or snowboarder.

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Viewpoint Arosa Lenzerheide

Hörnli mountain station

Beautiful view point and also connection point to Lenzerheide

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Panoramic Restaurant Rothorn Summit

When you visit the panoramic restaurant Rothorngipfel you float above things, with the panoramic glass roof it projects into the vastness of the sky.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

ZBar

The small but fine après-ski and mountain bike bar at the valley station.

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