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7 km
1:30 h
130 mhd
130 mhd
Langlaufloipe Thalkirch
Langlaufloipe Thalkirch (chm_eb93826_img)

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251 Langlaufloipe Thalkirch, Safiental (oua_25356111_image)
At the far end of the wide valley floor, this gently undulating trail winds its way through a delightful landscape with typical Walser settlements and magnificent mountains. Its altitude and remoteness make it perfect for intensive training. Lucky visitors will find deer, chamois or ibexes along the way.
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Start
Thalkirch, Turrahus
Destination
Thalkirch, Turrahus
Coordinates
46.627428536804, 9.2782567127813

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Description

Those venturing to the very end of the wintry, secluded Safien Valley will quickly be surrounded by a relaxing calm. The wide valley floor is framed by impressive mountains such as the Wisshorn, Schwarz- and Gelbhorn. At times, it feels like being in an amphitheater. The cross-country ski trail starts in Thalkirch and winds along the valley floor and through a small pine forest which also offers shelter for roe deer and black grouse.

The striking compensation basin of the Zervreila power plants appears somewhat alien in this otherwise idyllic landscape. Along the way, you repeatedly enjoy beautiful views of the Walser scattered settlements typical for the Safien Valley. The view extends to the Camaner huts, which like a string of pearls create contrasting spots in the snow.

At the exhibition stable Turra of the Safier Ställe association, you can learn interesting facts about the settlement of the Safien Valley and the typical wooden buildings and stables of the valley. You can even get involved yourself and try laying shingles on a roof.

Hidden Gem

At the nearby mountain inn Turrahus or at the Gasthaus Gasslihof, you can satisfy your hunger and thirst with fine regional delicacies.

Equipment

Cross-country ski equipment rental at Gasslihof in Thalkirch. A reservation is recommended. Contact: Tel. +41 79 212 83 36, info@gasslihof.ch

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Versam-Safien. From Versam-Safien station, take the bus towards Thalkirch. Get off at the Postbus stop Thalkirch, Gassli or Thalkirch, Turra. About 300 m from the stop to the trail entrance.

Travel Information

Arrival from Chur: Take the A13 towards Thusis, exit at Bonaduz. From Bonaduz drive to Versam and from there to Safien Platz up to Thalkirch.

Parking

In the reforestation area (about 150 m after the hamlet Turra) there is an entrance on the left side of the road with parking spaces, a portable toilet, and direct access to the trail. More parking spaces shortly before Turra on the left roadside at the Chüeberg bridge or at Gasthaus Gasslihof (equipment rental).

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