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Rhine Gorge hike: Ruinaulta Sut (656.1)

Medium
21.4 km
6:50 h
917 mhd
914 mhd
Rheinschlucht Wanderung: Ruinaulta Sut (656.1) (oua_66048707_image)
Rheinschlucht Wanderung: Ruinaulta Sut (656.1) (oua_66048709_image)

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Rheinschlucht Wanderung: Ruinaulta Sut (656.1) (oua_66048714_image)

The Rhine Gorge is known as the "Grand Canyon" of Switzerland. The wild and pristine gorge with its open gravel banks provides a habitat for rare birds, and the extensive forests are famous for their orchid diversity.

Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  938 m
Lowest Point  605 m
Best Season
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Start
Trin Digg
Destination
Trin Digg
Coordinates
46.82685, 9.35096

Details

Description

The demanding hike starts in the small mountain village of Trin Digg and leads via Ransun down into the Rhine Gorge to Versam/Safien Station. From the station, the path ascends to the Islabord viewpoint, where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Rhine Gorge.  From Islabord, the path leads through Versam village to the Spitg and Zault viewpoints and back to Trin Station. Crossing the spectacular suspension bridge offers breathtaking views of the Rhine. After about 45 minutes, you reach the starting point Trin Digg again.

Hidden Gem

Pack barbecue items – there are various barbecue spots wonderfully located along the Rhine.

Safety Note

Surefootedness

Equipment

Good hiking boots with a good grip or trekking shoes, weather-adapted clothing (rain jacket/sunscreen), drink, possibly snacks, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

 Trin Digg -  Versam/Safien Station -  Versam Islabord - Trin Station - Trin Digg

Directions

Public Transport

By PostBus from Chur towards Flims / Laax.


Postbus stop Trin Porclis

Travel Information

By car from the A13 highway exit Reichenau to Trin

Parking

Parking lot in Trin Porclis (near the depot)

Waypoints

Café zur Einkehr in der Rheinschlucht
Coffee Shop Surselva
Cafe zur Einkehr
Cafe zur Einkehr
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nordlichtphoto.com - Steffi Blochwitz
Viewpoint Surselva
Aussichtsplattform Islabord in Versam
The wooden balconies designed by engineer Jürg Conzett offer great views of the Rhine Gorge. The observation deck is within walking distance of Versam village.
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Gasthaus Rössli (oua_55225594_image)
Restaurant Surselva
Gasthaus Rössli
Gasthaus Rössli
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E-Bike Rheinschlucht Umrundung
Viewpoint Chur
Viewing platform Spitg
The "Spitg" viewing platform offers a unique 270° view of the Versamer Tobel, the Rhine Gorge and the Trins mountains.
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Aussichtspunkt Zault
Viewpoint Chur
Aussichtsplattform Zault
Observation platform at the Rhine Gorge
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Trin Staziun Rhein
Bridge Chur
Suspension bridge Trin Station
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