Heidi & Gigi winter hiking trail Arosa

Medium

8.3 km

3:00 h

706 mhd

106 mhd

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The Heidi & Gigi trail is an exciting and challenging mountain route that connects the two areas Arosa and Lenzerheide. The route can also be shortened by using the mountain railways. (This description refers to the section in Arosa.)

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Highest Point 2496 m

Lowest Point 1895 m

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Start

Prätschli

Destination

Innerarosa or Lenzerheide

Coordinates

46.78986, 9.67447

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Description

What has long been traditional in summer is also possible in winter. The Heidi & Gigi trail connects Arosa with Lenzerheide and vice versa. Along the winter hiking trail, you enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery, use the latest transport facilities like the Urdenbahn, and refresh yourself in one of the beautiful mountain restaurants. The Heidi & Gigi trail can be started either from Arosa or from Lenzerheide. The "LenzerHeidi" and the "Gigi vo Arosa" have been closely connected since the opening of the Urdenbahn. Occasionally they also visit each other on foot and enjoy, besides the beautiful views over mountain peaks and valleys, one or the other refreshment in the various restaurants along the way. Follow the connecting route and fall in love with the unique landscape of Heidi & Gigi.

The ascent to the Hörnli is always gently ascending. For hikers who prefer to do this section by cable car, there is the possibility to take a gondola of the Hörnli-Express in Innerarosa. With the connecting cable car "Urdenbahn" you reach the holiday region Lenzerheide.

Hidden Gem

Turn on the free audio guide in your Outdoor Active app. This will provide you with exciting information about the Arosa bear land, the Hörnligrat, and the Urdensee along the way.

Safety Note

Winter hiking poles are an advantage because the winter hiking trail is very steep in some sections. Inform third parties about your hike.

The path partially crosses the ski slope, so caution is advised.

Equipment

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

Directions

Parking Prätschli - Mid-station Arosa-Weisshorn cable car - Sattelalp - Alpenblick restaurant - Hörnligrat - Urdenbahn

(From Prätschli, the winter hiking trail is marked with "Heidi & Gigi" signs towards the mid-station of the Arosa cable car.)

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, the Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Arosa and back. A few meters from the station, the local bus goes towards Prätschli where the winter hike starts. Opposite the Arosa station is the valley station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car, so alternatively you can comfortably take the cable car to the mid-station and start the shortened hike from there.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa. At the village entrance, you can either leave your car in the car park or continue towards Prätschli, from where the hike starts.

Parking

At the village entrance you will find a parking information board. It is recommended to park in the Ochsenbühl car park. This is located about 200 meters from the station and is also right next to a bus stop. With the local bus you can travel free of charge towards Prätschli.

More information at Arosa Parking.

Waypoints

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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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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Animal park Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa Bear Sanctuary

The Arosa Bear Sanctuary is an experience for young and old. The inhabitants of the Arosa Bear Sanctuary are at the centre of attention an highlight of every Arosa visit.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Mountain Restaurant Brüggerstruba

Here the whole family meets for lunch, a little stopover or at the end of a beautiful mountain experience day for a cozy stop. Whether on foot, by ski/snowboard, by bike or by cable car - the Brüggerstuba at the middle station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car is easy to reach for everyone. Fine family menus, cozy après-ski at the Sternebar in winter and the Arosa Bear Sanctuary are just a few highlights that you can experience with us at the Brüggerstuba.

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Cable car Arosa Lenzerheide

Gondola Hörnli-Express station

The Hörnli-Express brings you within a few minutes on the Hörnli, from where the Urdenbahn leads to Lenzerheide.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Alpenblick

Alpine Chic at the Alpenblick! The restaurant far above Innerarosa displays an open-international atmosphere mixed with a cosy traditional charme.

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Viewpoint Arosa Lenzerheide

Hörnli mountain station

Beautiful view point and also connection point to Lenzerheide

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Cable car Arosa Lenzerheide

Aerial Tramway Urdenbahn

The Aerial Tramway Urdenbahn is the core of the skiing area Arosa Lenzerheide, as it connects both destinations. After many years of planning and waiting, the cable car is in service since January 2014. Arosa Lenzerheide with its 225 kilometres of slopes, numerous mountain restaurants and sheer endless hours of sunshine, is the biggest connected skiing area of the Canton of Grisons.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Hörnlihütte Arosa

The Ski Club Arosa built the Hörnlihütte in 1923 on the highest point of the Hörnligrat. Today, the hut presents itself as a hotspot in the middle of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area. Widely known, popular and very well frequented. Cozy and sturdy! We cook with fresh products and make almost everything ourselves. We do not use aromatics or flavour enhancers and buy in the region. For dishes that fit into the mountains! A total of 43 people can stay overnight, there are newly renovated rooms with two to four beds, our luxurious Arven Stube and two bedrooms for 13 and 10 available.

Table reservation: 081 377 15 04
Room reservation: reservation@hoernliarosa.ch

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