Ilanz deep view route with Rhine Gorge feeling and viewing platforms

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53.2 km

6:25 h

1393 mhd

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Bei Bahnhof Valendas-Sagogn, Blick in die Rheinschlucht

This large bike route from Ilanz is rideable from spring to autumn. The route skirts the Rhine Gorge, offers impressive deep views, and is a real insider tip in terms of route combination.

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Highest Point 1144 m

Lowest Point 609 m

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Start

Ilanz

Destination

Ilanz

Coordinates

46.775228, 9.207071

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Description

The first tentative deep view occurs shortly after Ilanz at the suspension bridge over the Rhine. It is essentially an introduction to the deep views to come. Then it’s on to the sunny side and later back down to the roaring Vorderrhein in Valendas. From Valendas-Sagogn station to the village of Valendas, it’s initially pedaling uphill. A short detour to the hidden viewing platform Alix – watch out for the deep drop – then on via side roads and real insider trails to Versam and further into the Versamer gorge. Another deep view. The gorge bridge, used for normal road traffic just a few years ago(!), offers you a brilliant view into the Rabiusbach, which gently flows out of the Safien valley.

Hardly pedaling yet, we guide you to another highlight of the route: of course, another deep view! However, you must climb this point on foot from the small blockhouse. The few meters are definitely worth it. On the onward journey, you can briefly climb onto a small platform beside the road again before entering the Bonaduzer Forest. On the short section down to the large suspension bridge – warning deep view – at Trin station, you will find a bike ban. This makes sense because it is very steep here and there are often many hikers on the trail.

Up to the well-known viewing platform «il Spir» in Conn – the next deep view – you can test your form and pedal about 400 meters uphill on side and gravel roads. Take your time and enjoy the approximately 350 meter deep view into the Rhine Gorge – the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland". Only about 100 meters of altitude remain to Laax Staderas before it is mostly downhill with small exceptions. Via the village of Sagogn, you return to Ilanz.

Hidden Gem

Fancy cozy restaurant visits? There are various places to stop, from elegant viewing restaurants to improvised station pubs.

-Ilanz: Various restaurant options

-Valendas-Sagogn Station: Café Zwischenstation and Handwerk

-Valendas village: Gasthaus am Brunnen

-Versam village: Gasthaus Rössli

-Trin Station: RealisierBar

-At the viewing platform "Il Spir": Restaurant CONN

-Restaurants in Sagogn: Vista and Stiva Grischuna

Safety Note

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

Equipment

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

Directions

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Directions

Public Transport

By train from Chur or Disentis to Ilanz

Travel Information

Via Flims, Versam, or from Disentis to Ilanz.

Parking

The most parking spaces are available at the marketplace in Ilanz. Additional parking options are available throughout Ilanz.

Waypoints

Train Station Surselva

Transfer Postbus (Flowtour)

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Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva Tourism, Ilanz

The guest information desk is located at the RhB counter directly in the station building. The staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Ilanz and the surrounding area. Various documents about the region are available to take away.

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Bus Station Surselva

Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Ilanz Glennerstrasse 22

The charging station is located at the office building, opposite Menzli Sport, right next to the bike wash. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Bridge Surselva

Brücke, Schluein-Castrisch

Between Castrisch and Schluein there has been a pedestrian bridge over the Rhine since the beginning of 2017.

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Golf Course Flims Laax Falera

Sagogn - Buna vista

View of an impressive Alpine panorama.

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Restaurant Flims Laax Falera

Ustria Stiva Grischuna

Experience and enjoy the simple cuisine of Graubünden. Stiva Grischuna Sagogn: solid - hospitable - cozy.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Valendas-Sagogn Bahnhof

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on a sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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Hotel Surselva

Gasthaus am Brunnen, Valendas

Valendas is home to the largest wooden fountain in Europe. While the fountain used to be the only source of water in the village, today it serves more as a meeting place and welcome source of refreshment in summer.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Valendas Dorf

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on a sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Am Brunnen

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Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Ilanz - Reichenau (oua_27537870_image)

Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Alix in Valendas

The Alix observation deck is located in Valendas. From the platform, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the confluence of the Carrera stream. The viewing platform is accessible via the hiking trail from Valenda's village.

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Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Islabord in Versam

The wooden balconies designed by engineer Jürg Conzett offer great views of the Rhine Gorge. The observation deck is within walking distance of Versam village.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Rössli

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Versam

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on the sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures. The charging cables are available at Gasthaus Rössli . Please note the opening hours.

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Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Islabord

The wooden balconies created by engineer Jürg Conzett provide great insights and deep views into the Rhine Gorge.

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Bridge Surselva

Versamer Brücke

One of the first bridge scaffolds that Coray created, the one for the mighty Versamer Bridge, had the difficulty that the distance between the two scaffolding flanks was no less than 25 m.

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Viewpoint Chur

Viewing platform Spitg

The "Spitg" viewing platform offers a unique 270° view of the Versamer Tobel, the Rhine Gorge and the Trins mountains.

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Spitg

The viewing platform for romantics! The Spitg platform offers a unique 270-degree view of the Versamer Tobel, the Rhine Gorge and the Flims mountains. You can reach the observation deck of Versam village or Trin station in about 1.5 hours on foot.

The platform is located on the main road between Versam and Bonaduz. Few parking spaces are available.

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Zault

Right at the beginning of the Rhine Gorge, a natural elevation spirals up and offers an overwhelming view of the Rhine Gorge. The viewing platform can be reached via the hiking trail from Trin Station.

The observation deck is located on the main road between Bonaduz and Versam. Few parking spaces are available.

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Zault

Observation platform at the Rhine Gorge

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Restaurant Flims Laax Falera

Trin Staziun

A destination that is also worthwhile from a culinary point of view...

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E-bike charging station Flims Laax Falera

E-bike charging station Trin Station

While your e-mountain bike recharges its batteries, you can relax on the sun terrace of the Ustria Trin Staziun.

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Fountain Flims Laax Falera

Water fountain Pintrun Trin Mulin

Fresh drinking water, you are welcome to fill up your drinking bottle here.

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Viewpoint Flims Laax Falera

Observation platform Il Spir

A visit to the observation deck "Il Spir" you must not miss. From this you can enjoy a beautiful 180 ° view over the Rhine Gorge.

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Fountain Flims Laax Falera

Wasserbrunnen Staderas Laax Murschetg

Fresh drinking water, you are welcome to refill your water bottle here

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Fountain Flims Laax Falera

Water fountain Sagogn Planezzas Playground

Fresh drinking water, you are welcome to fill up your drinking bottle here.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Städtli Ilanz

The charging station is located next to the Städtlibeiz in the old town of Ilanz. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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