Natural History Hiking Trail Isel

Simple

5.2 km

1:25 h

67 mhd

80 mhd

Die eindrückliche Landschaft zwischen Schiesshorn und Schafrugg

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Exciting theme trail - even in bad weather.

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Highest Point 1686 m

Lowest Point 1607 m

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Start

ARA Arosa

Destination

Stausee Arosa

Coordinates

46.775093, 9.682514

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Description

Would you like to learn something about the history of Arosa's water and electricity supply or do you simply feel like discovering the mysterious botanical and geological diversity of our region on your own? Hike along the natural history trail. The trail leads from the Iselwies to the Altein waterfall and back to the reservoir. This walk is also possible in bad weather.

Hidden Gem

Enjoy the hike in July . The lady's slipper (cypripedium calceolus) is a species of orchid and flowers in the Isel/Arosa the plant loves sparse forests and calcareous soils (hence its occurrence in the Isel). The development from seed to flower-bearing plant takes 12 to 15 years.

Safety Note

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please follow the rules and signposting. You will find further helpful tips under the hiking information.

Equipment

Good footwear and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.

Directions

ARA Arosa - Stausee Arosa

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway runs hourly from Chur to Arosa and back.

From the station take the village bus to the Untersee stop, then continue on foot to the Stausee.

Travel Information

From Chur via Schanfiggerstrasse to Arosa. At the post office square in Arosa, turn left in the direction of Untersee/Stausee.

Parking

At the entrance to the village of Arosa you will find a large parking display board. There are parking spaces directly at the ARA Arosa.

Further information under Arosa Parking.

Waypoints

Fireplace Arosa Lenzerheide

Fireplace "Hinterwald" (wood storage spot)

The Hinterwald fireplace is located in a very quiet spot somewhat off the beaten track and offers direct access to the river.

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Waterfall Arosa Lenzerheide

Small Altein Waterfall

When hiking up from Isel in direction Lake Alteinsee, both Altein Waterfalls are visible.

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Waterfall Arosa Lenzerheide

Big Altein Waterfall

The big Altein Waterfall is visible while hiking from Isel direction Lake Alteinsee.

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Fireplace Arosa Lenzerheide

Fireplace Wettsteinhütte

The Wettstein hut is located right next to the river amidst a peaceful and romantic spot in the mountains.

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Fireplace Arosa Lenzerheide

Fireplace Iselwald

In the midst of the beautiful Grisons Alps, just below the village of Arosa, lies the Iselwald fireplace.

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Fireplace Arosa Lenzerheide

Fireplace "Iselwiis"

The Iselwiis fireplace is located in an easily accessible area in a unique landscape.

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