Rätikon Bike

St. Antönien is a typical Walser village nestled in a magnificent mountain world and the first mountaineering village in Switzerland. The route initially ascends along the original course of the legendary bike race "Swiss Bike Masters". Via Aschüel on a partly paved road, the path rises under the avalanche protection structures of the Chüenihorn up to Bärgj (2135 m).

Now begins the singletrack trail with increasingly spectacular views – a first wow moment is experienced when viewing the Sulzfluh. It continues to the Carschinasee (barbecue spot, rowboat) and through rolling terrain to the Carschinahütte SAC (2221 m) (no overnight stays possible in summer 2025 due to renovations, outdoor catering Mon-Fri, Sat & Sun closed). After this first section, a break is worthwhile, as eleven kilometers and about 900 vertical meters have already been covered.

Now awaits the highlight of the route: a varied singletrack (S2) runs westwards along the Prättigau high trail. Scree passages alternate with pastureland, and some rocks need to be bypassed. Concentration is required, yet the impressive traverse beneath the limestone walls of the Drusenfluh massif invites you to stop and enjoy the view repeatedly. The singletrack pleasure lasts about seven kilometers on this high trail, with a small altitude difference (400 meters downhill, 100 meters uphill). About 500 meters after the turnoff to Schweizertor, the steepest part of the descent is tackled. A few tricky passages (S2+) must be mastered in the last two kilometers of the singletrack before reaching the alpine path above the Grüsch Alp.

The route now runs on the gravelled road to Schuders. Exposed sections require controlled riding, and oncoming traffic must be expected. In Schuders, turn sharply left onto the Sagenweg, which winds steeply down into the Schraubachtobel gorge. Caution: If the sign "Tobelstrasse gesperrt" is posted, the paved road to Schiers must be used.

The Schraubach is one of Switzerland's largest wild torrents and is also known for its insights into the folds of Bündner slate. The forest road is partly maintained only as a gravel path. After the enjoyable ride through the wild gorge, the route ends in the valley village of Schiers.