Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta: Valendas - Versam

Simple
4.5 km
1:15 h
60 mhd
125 mhd
Rheinschlucht Valendas - Versam
Rheinschlucht Valendas - Versam

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Rheinschlucht Valendas - Versam

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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Fitness 2/6
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. From there, we have two options for the return journey. From Versam Station, we take the train to Trin Station and hike about 1 hour uphill to the Trin Digg Porclis post bus stop and from there take the post bus to Flims, or we take the train to Ilanz and from there the post bus to Flims with a short transfer in Laax Post. 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.

Hidden Gem

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

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.

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