Prätschalp-Loipe

8 km

2:35 h

260 mhd

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Challenging track amidst the mountain landscape of Arosa and with a view into the valley Schanfigg. Especially idyllic: Alp Prätschalp and Lake Prätschsee in the partly forested high plateau.

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Start

Arosa, Maran

Destination

Arosa, Maran

Coordinates

46.792092121672, 9.6832624782524

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Description

On one of the highest 18-hole golf courses in Europe, where caddies do their rounds in summer, cross-country skiers make their tracks in winter. After a leisurely start over an extensive, treeless flat section, a short, steep descent towards Schafwald awaits. Afterwards, the trail again leads flat through the Seebachtobel. This is followed by a longer ascent towards Prätschalp. The trail first passes close to the Langwieser Aussicht. Langwies with its famous viaduct, the Mattjisch Horn and the Sapün and Fondei side valleys can be admired here. Shortly before Prätschalp, the highest point of the trail is reached at just under 1970 metres. Here the cross-country skiers enjoy a view over the Schanfigg valley with its rustic Walser houses. So it's worth taking a break before descending to the Lower Prätschsee. From the lake it is less than two kilometres to the finish.

Hidden Gem

Visit the Prätschalp alpine hut and enjoy a snack.

Safety Note

Pedestrians and dogs are not allowed on the trail.

Equipment

Cross-country skiing lessons:

Schweizerische Ski- und Snowboardschule Arosa
T +41 81 378 75 05
fun@sssa.ch; sssa.ch

Langlauf- und Schneeschuhzentrümli Geeser
T +41 81 377 22 15
geeser-arosa.ch

Rental equipment / Ski preparation

Carmenna Sport

T +41 81 377 12 05
info@carmennasport.ch
carmennasport.ch

Langlauf- und Schneeschuhzentrümli Geeser

Wätterluggastrasse, 7050 Arosa
T +41 81 377 22 15
geeser-arosa.ch

Directions

Driving Range Golfclub Arosa - Downhill Direction Schafwald - Seebachtobel - Uphill Direction Prätschalp - Langwieser Aussicht - Prätschalp (stop shortly before) - Unteren Prätschsee - Driving Range Golfclub Arosa.

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway runs from Chur to Arosa and back every hour. The local bus waits for you at Arosa station and takes you in the direction of Prätschli to the cross-country skiing stop.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa. At the entrance to the village, turn right at the petrol station and follow the road. After a few hundred metres you will see the cross-country ski trails on the right.

Parking

As there is only a limited number of parking spaces available at the cross-country skiing trails, it is recommended that you park your car in the Ochsenbühl parking garage. The parking garage is right next to a bus stop, from where the local bus will take you in the direction of Prätschli to the start of the trails.

You can find all parking options here: www.arosa-parking.com

Waypoints

Cross-country skiing and snowshoe centre Geeser

Cross-country Ski Centre Arosa Lenzerheide

Cross-country skiing and snowshoe tower Geeser

Be it equipment, lessons or tour guide - in the cross-country skiing and snowshoe center Geeser you will find everything you need for a day in the snow.

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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 Lower Prätschsee

One of two wonderful mountain lakes in the upper Schanfigg.

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