Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Trans Ruinaulta 656

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27 km

7:40 h

446 mhd

551 mhd

Rheinschlucht von der Aussichtsplattform Islabord

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Zwischen Valendas und Versam gibts die höchsten Felswände

On route 656 Trans Ruinaulta, you follow the Vorderrhein for 27 km and walk through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. Along the way, you experience a diverse natural landscape.

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Highest Point 934 m

Lowest Point 590 m

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Start

Ilanz, station

Destination

Reichenau-Tamins, station

Coordinates

46.775181, 9.207363

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Description

The Rhine Gorge with its up to 300-meter-high limestone walls and a unique fauna and flora is one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Graubünden. On the hike from Ilanz to Reichenau-Tamins, you walk along the Vorderrhein lined with riparian forests and find a diverse flora in the heather pine forest, including many protected species. The Rhine Gorge is also home to the rare riverbank runner.

Route 656 can be shortened well by the Rhaetian Railway or the Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta bus, or you can split the hike into two stages.

Hidden Gem

Highlights: Islabord, Spitg and Zault viewing platforms, suspension bridge, confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein

Safety Note

Please observe the rules of conduct in the Rhine Gorge. The paths close to the river may be temporarily impassable during floods.

Equipment

Functional hiking clothing, hiking or trekking shoes, backpack, picnic, drinks, rain protection, sun protection

Directions

Ilanz-Valendas Station-Versam/Safien-Versam Village-Versamer Tobel-Bonaduzer Forest-Suspension Bridge-Trin Station-Reichenau

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Public Transport

Arrival by Rhaetian Railway to Ilanz or from the surrounding villages by postal bus.

Travel Information

Approach from Chur via Flims, Laax to Ilanz or via the Oberalp Pass to Disentis and further to Ilanz.

Parking

Parking lot at the station

Waypoints

Train Station Surselva

Transfer Postbus (Flowtour)

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Bus Station Surselva

Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post

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Train Station Chur

Bahnhof Reichenau-Tamins

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Bus Station Chur

Reichenau-Tamins, Bahnhof

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Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Islabord

The wooden balconies created by engineer Jürg Conzett provide great insights and deep views into the Rhine Gorge.

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Canyon Flims Laax Falera

Rhine Gorge

The Rhine Gorge - a tour through the Swiss Grand Canyon

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Zault

Observation platform at the Rhine Gorge

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Viewpoint Chur

Viewing platform Wackenau

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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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Canyon Surselva

Rhine gorge

The Ruinaulta in Graubünden is one of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes in the Alps. The natural monument with a raging river, white cliffs and vast forests is also known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.

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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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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Zault

Right at the beginning of the Rhine Gorge, a natural elevation spirals up and offers an overwhelming view of the Rhine Gorge. The viewing platform can be reached via the hiking trail from Trin Station.

The observation deck is located on the main road between Bonaduz and Versam. Few parking spaces are available.

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Spitg

The viewing platform for romantics! The Spitg platform offers a unique 270-degree view of the Versamer Tobel, the Rhine Gorge and the Flims mountains. You can reach the observation deck of Versam village or Trin station in about 1.5 hours on foot.

The platform is located on the main road between Versam and Bonaduz. Few parking spaces are available.

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Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Ilanz - Reichenau (oua_27537609_image)

Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Wackenau

At the end of the massive Rhine Gorge you will find the Wackenau viewing platform. It is named after the ruins above it. It can be reached via Trin Station or Bonaduz. The observation deck is accessible from May to October.

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Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Ilanz - Reichenau (oua_27537870_image)

Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Alix in Valendas

The Alix observation deck is located in Valendas. From the platform, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the confluence of the Carrera stream. The viewing platform is accessible via the hiking trail from Valenda's village.

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