Säumerweg Avers: Innerferrera - Juppa

This stage follows the old Averserstrasse, a historic traffic route with spectacular views, masterful masonry, and fascinating history. Right at the beginning, there is a view of the gorge of the Ragn da Ferrera, then the path leads through a rock tunnel and along impressive steep walls. Highlights along the way are the retaining walls and natural stone bridges from the 19th century, like the Starlera bridge or the stone footbridge at Cröt, as well as geological specialties such as sinter formations at a warm spring near Starlera. The stage leads through alpine meadows, past small hamlets with old Walser houses, for example in Cresta, where the valley church with frescoes and a historic organ is located. The path ends in Juppa nestled in a quiet, high-alpine landscape with marmots, dry stone walls, and magnificent peaks in the background.

The hike begins in the village of Innerferrera (1481 m) at the post bus stop opposite the Alpenrose. Follow the road down to the Ragn da Ferrera, cross it over the new bridge and stay on the old Averserstrasse. After about 250 m, pass through a short tunnel and follow the sometimes narrow path above the river. At Val digl Uors, the path turns and runs below the canton road to the tunnel portal at P. 1572. From here follows a spectacular section of the old, partially secured Averserstrasse with bridges, retaining walls, and tight hairpin bends. Pass the summer farm Starlera, cross the new Starlera bridge, and reach the Valle-di-Lei bridge. Then the path climbs steeply up to the canton road. Via Campsut and Cröt (1715 m), the path leads over old mule tracks and natural stone bridges, passing historic buildings towards Cresta (just under 2000 m). From there, continue hiking over Pürt and Am Bach, cross the river again, and then follow the high path towards Juppa.