Maran-Prätschalp-Scheidegg-Fuchs-Hauptichopf-Maran circular route (Route 1 - long)

Medium

7.6 km

3:20 h

421 mhd

Maran-Prätschalp-Scheidegg-Fuchs-Hauptichopf-Maran Rundtour (Tour 1 - lang)

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Through the forest, over dreamy clearings, past the lower Prätschsee, up to the alp and in a loop via Fuchs and Maraner Hauptji back to Maran: Snowshoe hikers are treated to a breathtaking view of the Schanfigg and the mountain landscape of Arosa on this circular route.

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KML - Maran-Prätschalp-Scheidegg-Fuchs-Hauptichopf-Maran circular route (Route 1 - long)
GPX - Maran-Prätschalp-Scheidegg-Fuchs-Hauptichopf-Maran circular route (Route 1 - long)

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2238 m

Lowest Point 1861 m

Best Season

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Start

Maran

Destination

Maran

Coordinates

46.792828, 9.681444

Details

Description

Leave the hustle and bustle behind and experience the untouched winter landscape above Arosa – the snowshoe trail is perfect for this. It initially leads through the forest along the cross-country skiing trails and then beyond the tree line. Time and again, a unique view opens up over the elongated Schanfigg valley and the mountain landscape of Arosa. At the cozy Prätschalp, the first fixed point of the tour, about one third of the tour is completed: In the warm season, around 100 cows are summered here by farmers from Chur. In winter, the Prätschalp offers a place for a break and refreshment.

Like on the "roof of the world," the snowshoer feels on the next part of the hike, which leads via Rot Tritt over the Scheidegg.

The last part of the trail then invites you to enjoy once again: gently downhill it leads back to Maran, where the free local bus picks up the winter sports enthusiasts again.

Safety notice

This snowshoe tour leads into unsecured terrain. This tour is not signposted and not prepared. Arosa Tourism assumes no liability. Before each tour, inform yourself about the current snow and avalanche situation at: www.slf.ch/lawinenbulletin. We recommend completing this tour with a guide.

Hidden Gem

During the popular moonlight hikes, you can admire the starry sky without disturbing city lights.

Safety Note

This snowshoe route leads into unsecured terrain. This route is not signposted and not prepared. Arosa Tourism assumes no liability. Before each tour, inform yourself about the current snow and avalanche situation at: www.slf.ch/lawinenbulletin. We recommend completing this tour with a guide.

Equipment

Equipment rental

Carmenna Sport T +41 81 377 12 05

Sprecher Sport T +41 81 377 12 07

Snowshoe Center Geeser T +41 81 377 22 15

Schmid Sport AG T +41 81 377 25 95

Directions

Maran - Prätschalp - Scheidegg - Fuchs - Hauptichopf - Maran

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, the Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Arosa and back. From Arosa station, the local bus runs towards Prätschli to the Maran stop.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signposts to Arosa. At the village entrance, at the level of the gas station, turn right and follow the road to the U-turn in front of the Golf and Sporthotel Maran.

Parking

Since there is only a limited number of parking spaces available at Maran, it is recommended to park the car in the Ochsenbühl parking garage (immediately after the sports and congress center on the right) and take the free local bus to Maran.

Waypoints

Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant "isblaatere"

At the best location under the bright sun with an amazing view, that is where you find the restaurant Isblaatere. BBQ specialities and fine wine make every gourmet's heart beat faster.

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Dairy Arosa Lenzerheide

Cheese Making Factory Maran

For 40 years the cheese making factory Maran produces Alpine cheese and other specialities from the Arosa Alpine milk. A big window in the new shop allows a glance into the modern cheese factory.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Lower Prätschsee

One of two wonderful mountain lakes in the upper Schanfigg.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Prätschalp

The Prätschalp lays along winter and summer hiking trails and snow shoe trails. Take a break and enjoy for example a delicious cheese fondue - be it in the cozy Alpenstübli or outside on the sun terrace.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Upper Prätschsee

This stunning excursion destination can be reached in various manners and enthralles with a beautiful view.

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