Cross-country ski trail Thalkirch, Safiental

Medium
6.7 km
1:30 h
72 mhd
73 mhd
Langlaufloipe Thalkirch
251 Langlaufloipe Thalkirch, Safiental

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251 Langlaufloipe Thalkirch, Safiental

The cross-country trail winds along the valley floor at the very back of the Safiental and is framed by an impressive mountain backdrop. With a bit of luck, you can even watch wild animals from the trail.

Technique 2/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1743 m
Lowest Point  1671 m
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Start
Thalkirch, Turrahus
Destination
Thalkirch, Turrahus
Coordinates
46.627293, 9.277761

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Description

If you are at the very back of the wintery, secluded Safiental, you will soon be surrounded by a relaxing tranquillity. The wide valley floor is framed by imposing mountains such as the Wisshorn, the Schwarzhorn and the Gelbhorn. At times you feel like you are in an amphitheatre. The cross-country ski trail starts in Thalkirch Turrahus and winds along the valley floor and through a small pine forest, which also provides shelter for deer and black grouse.

The striking equalisation basin of the Zervreila power station looks somewhat strange in this otherwise idyllic landscape. On the way, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Walser scattered settlements that are typical of the Safiental. The view extends to the Camaner huts, which form contrasting dots in the snow like a string of pearls.

In the Turrahus exhibition stables at the start and end points, visitors learn interesting facts about the settlement of the Safiental and the wooden buildings and stables typical of the valley. You can even try your hand at covering a roof with shingles. In the nearby Turrahus mountain inn or in the Hofbeizli Gassli you can quench your hunger and thirst with fine regional delicacies.

Geheimtipp

A visit to the Gasslihof or Berggasthaus Turrahus is worthwhile for refreshments before or after cross-country skiing.

Ausrüstung

Hire cross-country skiing equipment at the Gasslihof in Thalkirch.

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Versam-Safien. From Versam-Safien station, take the bus in the direction of Thalkrich, Turahus and get off at Turahus.

Anreise Information

From Chur: Take the A13 in the direction of Thusis, exit at Bonaduz. From Bonaduz to Versam and from there to Safien Platz until Turrahus.

Parking

In the afforestation (approx. 150 m after Turrahus) there is an entrance on the left side of the road with parking spaces, toitoi toilet and direct access to the trail. Further parking just before Turrahus on the left-hand side of the road by the Chüeberg bridge.

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