The rhythmic road to the Sufner lake is followed by gravel to probably Switzerland’s most beautiful pass. It gets steep after Splügen, although without any really nasty inclines. You’re rewarded at Lai da Vons with wide views, including to the Rheinwaldhorn. The descent to Andeer? Long, rapid and very bumpy.
From Andeer (982 MASL), the road leads along the road up the valley. The valley narrows at the wild Roffla gorge and allows you to immerse yourself in nature. The road rises rhythmically and constantly, but not steeply. There is the first chance to get your breath back along the Lai da Sera reservoir (1,080 MASL), before the road climbs again up to the Sufner lake (1,398 MASL), whose waters gleam turquoise. You turn left off the road onto the Rheinwaldroute No. 505, which takes you over the dam and then along the northern bank of the lake. You reach Panell (1,652MASL) via a sharp climb on gravel. Then comes the descent through the Fugscht forest to Splügen, probably the most beautiful pass village in Switzerland. Then it is back to Sufers (1,428 MASL) through the valley floor of the Rheinwald forest, from where the route relentlessly climbs towards Lai da Vons (1,994 MASL). The climb is challenging, but there are no really wicked slopes. Above the edge of the forest, you’re rewarded with the view back towards the Rheinwaldhorn. You reach the highest point of this tour (2,050 MASL) shortly after the picturesque mountain lake Lai da Vons. A long, rapid descent on gravel and asphalt takes you back to Andeer. This can be really bumpy in places.
Hidden Gem
Andeer is famous for its medicinal spa. After this gravel bike tour, enjoy the mineral water spa with its wellness area– recovery for your strained muscles is guaranteed.
The Hotel Bodenhaus is located in the centre of the village of Splügen at 1,457 m above sea level. It is one of the oldest and most traditional hotels in the canton of Graubünden, with many celebrities immortalised in its historic guest book.
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The CasaStorica, a former residential house in Andeer village centre is both a museum and a stage. The exhibition tells the stories of the Hinterrhein valleys along the historical transit route ViaSpluga in a clear and direct way.
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Top secret for 60 years - now an impressive witness to Swiss military history: the Crestawald Fortress Museum provides an insight into the world of the Cold War. A small village underground.
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An old carnival custom is still alive in Splügen on Ash Wednesday: "Pschuuri, Bschuri, Bschürälä, Bschuurrimittwucha" are expressions that can still be found in many Walser regions of Graubünden. They refer to the blackening of unmarried women and young people. In Splügen, the main village of the Rheinwald, this custom is still alive in its old form and is organised and celebrated by the young people.
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The 34 °C warm water in the Andeer mineral baths is simply good for you. Far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the healthy water washes away your worries and energises your body. Just water, warmth and fresh air!
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