Historic gorge path - Old Schin

Difficult

16.5 km

4:45 h

905 mhd

126 mhd

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The old Schinweg (or Schynweg) was very important in traffic policy a long time ago, as it granted access from North Bündnerland into the Engadin.

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Highest Point 1474 m

Lowest Point 662 m

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Start

Lenzerheide, Post

Destination

Thusis, village

Coordinates

46.6982, 9.44034

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Description

The path is cut into the rock, relatively wide and offers an impressive deep view into the gorge; deep down the Albula roars. The route leads through a 100m long tunnel. The hike can also be done in the reverse direction; almost 900m of altitude must then be gained!

Equipment

Weatherproof clothing and hiking boots recommended.

Directions

Lenzerheide - Lain - Muldain - Pleuna - short tunnel - Parnegl - Thusis

Directions

Public Transport

The villages Lenzerheide, Lain, Muldain, and Thusis are accessible by PostAuto. Further information and timetables at www.sbb.ch.

Travel Information

Thusis: At exit 22-Thusis-South drive towards Thusis-South/St. Moritz/Tiefencastel/Davos/Sils i.D.

Lenzerheide:
Approach A13 from the north: exit Chur-South. Continue towards Lenzerheide.
Approach A13 from the south: motorway exit 22 Thusis-South, then via Tiefencastel to Lenzerheide.

Parking

Parking facilities in Thusis directly at the train station as well as various parking options in Lenzerheide.

Waypoints

Restaurant Viamala

Gyger AG

Confectionery, bakery, café and restaurant: the Gyger has everything under one roof.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Weiss Kreuz

The Hotel Weiss Kreuz is located directly on the Neudorfstrasse in Thusis, the centre of the region at the foot of the Piz Beverin and at the north portal of the Viamala.

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Snack Stand Viamala

Snack bar Treff Thusis

Modern snack bar on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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Restaurant Schäfli

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

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Coffee Shop Viamala

Café Bakery Attenhofer

Traditional café and bakery on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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Restaurant Beverin

Cozy Portuguese restaurant in Thusis. Known for its traditional cuisine and friendly service.

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Hotel Restaurant Albula

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Pizzeria Bernina AG

The popular pizzeria has been bringing italianità to your plate in Thusis since 1997. An inviting selection of dishes and the typically Italian, open and warm atmosphere bring a piece of the south to Thusis.

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