Heinzenberg circular route

Difficult

54 km

7:00 h

1438 mhd

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Demanding circular route over the Glas Pass to Safien Platz and further through the Safien Valley to Bonaduz. Passing the Rhäzünser Rhine meadows, the route then continues via Rothenbrunnen back to the starting point.

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Highest Point 1852 m

Lowest Point 606 m

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Start

Cazis, train station

Destination

Cazis, train station

Coordinates

46.719979, 9.432441

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Description

After the long ascent from Thusis to the Glas Pass, the descent down to Safien Platz follows. The trail is steep and at times exposed. From Safien Platz, you ride along the Rabiusa, a tributary of the Vorderrhein, downstream.

Through a beautiful gorge in the Aclatobel nature forest reserve, the route continues to Scuolms. The view of the Flimserstein and into the Rhine Gorge from here is breathtaking. After a rapid descent down to Bonaduz, the route follows the Rhäzünser Rhine meadows to Rothenbrunnen.

Hidden Gem

Along the way, there are refreshment options at the Berggasthaus Beverin on the Glas Pass or at the Gasthaus Rathaus in Safien Platz. In the farm shop at Culmserhof at the exit of the Safien Valley, you can recharge with fine local products and chilled drinks. In Bonaduz, Rhäzüns, Thusis, and Cazis, there are various other places to stop for refreshments.

Safety Note

In spring, after the snowmelt or heavy rain, the route is not recommended. The descent from the Glas Pass to Safien Platz leads over a steep trail with many root areas that become very slippery when wet.

Equipment

An enduro bike and helmet are indispensable on this route.

Directions

Cazis - Thusis - Masein - Urmein - Tschappina - Glas Pass - Safien Platz - Neukirch - Scuolms - Bonaduz - Rhäzüns - Rothenbrunnen - Cazis

The route can be started and ended anywhere.

Directions

Public Transport

Cazis can be reached by the RhB train and PostAuto bus. Further information is available at the SBB online timetable.

Travel Information

On the national highway A13 take exit 21-Thusis Nord and follow the signs to Cazis. Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Waypoints

Outdoor Pool Viamala

Badi Thusis

The Badi Thusis is located in the middle of an idyllic little wood on the north-eastern edge of the village, directly on the Hinterrhein.

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Sports Facility Viamala

Trail Center Thusis

The new Thusis Trail Center is the ideal training ground for mountain bikers - whether beginners, experienced, children or adults. Two circuits, six lines with various obstacles and a course with practice elements offer the perfect introduction to mountain biking.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant-Pizzeria “Im Park”

The restaurant "im Park" offers authentic, delicious cuisine with Italian specialities such as pasta, pizza and other delicacies.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant Schäfli

Modern ambience in old walls with sophisticated cuisine in the stylish village of Thusner Altdorf.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant Bergmühle

The unique village restaurant.

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Restaurant Viamala

Guesthouse Alpina

The unusual and family friendly inn in the middle of an idyllic landscape away from the through traffic. The ideal place for peaceful and holidays in harmony with nature in the Beverin Nature Park.

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Long hike on the Alpine passes trail from Duvin to Safien Platz via Güner Lückli (oua_55225593_image)

Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Rathaus

The Gasthaus Rathaus has a cosy dining room, the Gothic council room and a sunny garden terrace with a children's playground. Enjoy delicacies from the regional cuisine as well as fine homemade cakes.

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Church Surselva

Evangelical Church Neukirch

This simple building was constructed in 1697 by locals in just 34 days.

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Park Viamala

Sinnesoase Bödeli

Feel the place you are in. Enjoy your surroundings and let things take their course.

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