Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Valendas - Versam

Simple

4.5 km

1:15 h

60 mhd

125 mhd

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This route impressively reveals why the Rhine Gorge is also called the "Swiss Grand Canyon." It is one of the most spectacular landscapes in Graubünden.

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Highest Point 705 m

Lowest Point 635 m

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Start

Valendas, Station

Destination

Versam

Coordinates

46.791842, 9.275525

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Description

You have never experienced the Rhine Gorge so varied. By RhB, post bus and of course also on foot, this hike opens up insight into the Rhine Gorge. Between Ilanz and Reichenau, the Vorderrhein has carved a huge gorge through the debris masses of the Flims rockslide. In the wild gorges, you experience pure adrenaline while river rafting, or you hike along rugged rock formations. The hike leads along the Rhine, through short forest sections and past wide meadows to Versam Station.

Important: Please check bus and train timetables well ahead on sbb.ch.

Hidden Gem

Pack barbecue gear – there are various barbecue spots that are wonderfully located on the Rhine.

With the Ruinaulta ticket, we can use public transport in and around Ruinaulta for an entire day. The ticket for the Ruinaulta tour (including bus and train) can be purchased at the guest information offices in Flims Laax and Falera.

Equipment

Good hiking shoes with a good tread or trekking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sunscreen), drink, possibly provisions, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

Valendas Station - Versam Station

Directions

Public Transport

By train from Chur towards Ilanz, get off at Vaendas or by post bus from Flims/Laax/Falera to Ilanz

Travel Information

By car via the A13 motorway from Zurich, exit 18 Flims.

Parking

750 parking spaces in the Flims Bergbahnen parking garage. There is a large parking lot next to Ilanz station.

Waypoints

Coffee Shop Surselva

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Valendas-Sagogn Bahnhof

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on a sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures.

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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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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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Coffee Shop Surselva

Cafe zur Einkehr

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