Old Zerfreila path with historical field names

Medium
5.7 km
2:20 h
592 mhd
44 mhd
Vals Alter Zerfreilaweg
Vals Alter Zerfreilaweg; Foto: Lukas Schweizer

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Vals Alter Zerfreilaweg; Foto: Lukas Schweizer

Varied hike on the old mule track through a wild romantic forest landscape. Along the path you will find metal plaques with numerous historical place and field names.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  1840 m
Lowest Point  1292 m
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Start
Vals
Destination
Zerfreila
Coordinates
46.608869, 9.174639

Details

Description

Beautiful, varied hike through forests and over green meadow terraces. Previously, the old Zerfreila path was the only connection between Zerfreila and Vals on the right side of the valley. Shady forest paths with steeper, rocky sections alternate with green meadow areas. The path mostly runs through the forest. There is always something interesting along the way: the "warma Kracha", a deep rock crevice, the Calvari Chapel in the forest, and again and again the view into the deep Rotabärg gorge.

Hidden Gem

The old Zerfreila path has been marked since summer 2017 with signs indicating the historical field names. A flyer about this is available at the start and end of the hike or at the Visit Vals tourist office.

Safety Note

Surefootedness required. Beware of partly wet rock slabs.


On this hike you must expect mother cows.


Exact information on behavior: https://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden

Equipment

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Robust mountain or trekking shoes. Sun protection. Hiking poles, mobile phone.

Directions

From the parking lot of the Vals cable car, follow the steep path to the left next to Zerfreila street above the road. Below the Gross Cheer, the old Zerfreila path crosses the road for the first time. Continue following the path. After the second crossing of Zerfreila street over a small stream. Crossing another stream to Grüana Wasa. The path continues over the Seetobel (the stream that flows from Selvasee) ascending in a stair-like manner over large rocks and stones. Pass right by the Bildbalma. Now the path becomes less steep and leads through forest clearings with wet rock slabs up to the height of Rotabärg. On the right, the rocks drop almost vertically into the gorge. Cross another stream again. On the left comes the Kippe. Now through partly open forest to Geissfelli. Continue past the Warma Kracha (a deep rock crevice) to the Calvari Chapel. Further to the forest meadow Ussera Bleika and then to Inner Bleika. Through open woodland, follow the path to the Zervreila restaurant.

Directions

Public Transport

To Vals by PostBus from Ilanz.

Travel Information

Via Chur-Ilanz to Vals.

Parking

Parking lot of Sportbahnen Vals AG or public parking Bidem (near village square).

Responsible for this content: Visit Vals AG.

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