Heinzenberg Panorama circular route

Difficult

56.3 km

7:35 h

1661 mhd

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Experience one of the most beautiful panoramic day routes of the Alpine arc. Good endurance and fitness allow you to enjoy this premium route and not just endure it.

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Highest Point 2020 m

Lowest Point 606 m

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Start

Cazis, railway station

Destination

Cazis, railway station

Coordinates

46.719836, 9.432654

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Description

Start at Cazis station heading north via Rodels, change to the right side of the Rhine at Rothenbrunnen on the A13. Cross the old iron bridge, then right along Switzerland Mobile Route 261 into the Rhine meadows and follow the sound of the Rhine. Two short climbs lead over the meadows trail to Rhäzüns and Route 261 to Bonaduz. Turn left at Lag onto Route 256, from Bot Mulins via Scardanal to the Crap Prau Grond tunnel requires some pedaling effort (max. 14%). Along the forest and agricultural paths (262), every meter of altitude gained reveals a premium panorama from the Rhine sources of the Vorderrhein to the Hinterrhein.

After descending via Sella Sura and point 1629, some gentle climbs follow to Sarner Alp. Parsiras is accessible via the trail pro da l’Alp, left above point 1802. The last tough climb to the Bischolapass is mostly pushing the bike.

Enjoy the panorama and flowingly descend via Alp Lüsch. Here briefly use the hiking trail to the Bradeggaweg and head southwest via Lüschersee, Glaspass, and Route 1/90 mostly off the main road down into the valley.

Hidden Gem

Mostly well-developed forest and agricultural paths.

Rheinauen Trail: Narrow, beware of oncoming traffic, if uncertain, push the bike when wet; alternative: via Arscheglia, cantonal road to Denner Rhäzüns.

Alternative to Switzerland Mobile Route 256: from Bot Mulins to point 945 via forest/agricultural path on the left.

Catering options: Alp il Bot, mountain restaurant Parsiras, mountain tavern Bischola, mountain guesthouse Beverin — check opening hours.

Directions

Cazis - Rothenbrunnen - Rhäzüns - Scardanal - Rhäzünser Alp - Rüs - Parsiras - Alp Bischola/Bischolsee - Lüsch - Glaspass - Tschappina - Urmein - Masein - Thusis - Cazis

The route can be started and finished at any point.

Directions

Public Transport

Cazis is accessible by RhB and PostBus. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Travel Information

Take exit 21-Thusis Nord on the A13 national road and follow the signs to Cazis. Plan your arrival with the Google route planner.

Parking

In Cazis, public parking is available at the football field (Google Maps) and at the stone church (Google Maps).

Waypoints

Bus Station Viamala

Cazis, Cafluri

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Lake Viamala

Lake Bischol

Lake Bischolsee is a real postcard motif and inspires with its reflection of the majestic Piz Beverin.

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Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Bruchalp

The fireplace is located on a hill at the edge of the forest near the Bruchalp.

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Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Im Ried Masein

The idyllic fireplace is located directly on the renaturalised village stream between Cresta and Masein.

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Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace cross connection

The fireplace is located on the Hinterrhein near Thusis.

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Fireplace Viamala

Pardisla

The well-equipped fireplace is located near the Rodels forest garden and invites you to linger.

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Fireplace Viamala

Trail centre Thusis fire pit

The fire pit is located at the trail centre and is only a few metres away from the Thusis swimming pool.

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Fireplace and playground Allee Fürstenau

Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Allee Fürstenau

The family-friendly barbecue area is located in a forest clearing near the Hinterrhein. The playground invites families to linger.

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Fireplace Viamala

Stutz fireplace

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Fireplace Viamala

Lüschersee jetty

The Lüschersee jetty is located on the refilled Lüschersee and on the adventure trail - a mountain in the river.

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Mountain Hut Viamala

Maiensäss Rüs

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Book Store Viamala

Regionalbibliothek Thusis

Young and old bookworms alike get their money's worth in the library on Neudorfstrasse in the centre of Thusis.

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Event Venue Viamala

Coworking STORY Thusis

Coworking - Workation - flexible workplaces - workshop spaces: where the worlds of leisure and work merge.

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Monastery Viamala

Convent of the Dominican Sisters

A convent with 1,300 years of history through the ages: as a living place of faith and contemplation, the Dominican convent has characterised the village of Cazis for centuries. Today, the convent also runs a guest house.

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Church Viamala

Thusis Reformed Church

The reformed church in Thusis is a listed building.

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Ruin Viamala

Porta Rhaetica

The defensive bastion is located at the entrance of the Domleschg, where the valley flanks almost touch each other. For seven centuries, this dam controlled transit traffic on its way to Splügen and the San Bernardino Pass.

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Event Venue Viamala

Mazza Cula

Mazza Cula: The Heinzenberg version of the game of golf.

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