Säumerweg Avers via Cröt: Thusis - Andeer

Medium

17.3 km

5:50 h

866 mhd

580 mhd

Aussenbecken Mineralbad Andeer im Sommer

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The first stage of the Säumerweg Avers leads from Thusis through the legendary Viamala Gorge to Zillis and further on to Andeer. In Zillis, the world-famous painted church ceiling from the 12th century delights guests from near and far. In Andeer, the water in the mineral bath offers relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Highest Point 1090 m

Lowest Point 666 m

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Start

Thusis

Destination

Andeer

Coordinates

46.698144, 9.440359

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Description

The path takes us either over the Traversinersteg (mountain hiking trail) or through the Verlorene Loch (longer section on an asphalt road) to the famous Viamala Gorge. The hike continues via Reischen to Zillis. The 12th-century St. Martin's Church with its world-famous painted ceiling is worth a visit. On 153 excellently preserved panels, the life of Christ and a whole medieval worldview are depicted. If you have booked a room in Andeer, the hike continues through the idyllic villages of Donat and Clugin to the well-known spa town of Andeer.

Hidden Gem

Viamala Gorge: Carved by glacier ice and the water of the Hinterrhein over thousands of years, the Viamala Gorge still features lively traces of a fascinating history to discover today.
Painted Ceiling of St. Martin's Church in Zillis: The Romanesque painted ceiling is world-famous. It has made St. Martin's Church the "Sistine Chapel of the Alps."
Mineral Bath Andeer: In the warm, mineral-rich water of the bath, body and mind naturally relax. For centuries, people have appreciated the healing power of the spring – a place of peace and relaxation amidst the impressive mountain scenery.

Equipment

Appropriate weatherproof equipment is strongly recommended.

Directions

Since summer 2005, two Viamala routes have been available for the first stage. One leads through the "Verlorene Loch"; it is varied and presents no special difficulties. However, it is important to mention that it runs on the old commercial road and the path is paved. The main route, called the "Veia Traversina," leads from Sils i.D. over Hohen Rätien and the new Traversinersteg (suspension bridge) into the Viamala Gorge. It is of great historical interest but significantly more demanding compared to the "Verlorene Loch" variant. At the Viamala visitor center, the path runs 250 m upstream along the street, then turns left and leads via stone steps to the Hinterrhein. After passing Punt da Suransuns, it continues on the right side of the Rhine up to the little stream Val da Bargias. The path then leads left to Reischen. At the end of the road, you take the forest trail to the Cultira Dafora hill. Later, you cross the old wooden bridge to Reischen and Zillis. The hike continues from here via Donat and Clugin to Andeer.

Directions

Public Transport

Thusis is accessible by train and PostBus. For more information, please refer to the SBB online timetable.

Travel Information

On the A13/E43, exit No. 22 "Thusis South." Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

Here you will find an overview of parking options along the viaSpluga.

Waypoints

Bus Station Viamala

Andeer, posta

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Bus Station Viamala

Andeer, Tgavugl

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Bus Station Viamala

Andeer, Heilbad

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Canyon Viamala

Viamala gorge

Visit the Viamala Gorge and experience this impressive monument up close. A worthwhile excursion destination even in bad weather!

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Viewpoint Viamala

Photo spot Viamala Gorge

The Grand Tour of Switzerland photo spot is located in the heart of the Viamala Gorge and is easily accessible.

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Group accommodation Gemeindehaus Andeer (tom_tds00020012930535039_image)

Hostel Viamala

Gruppenunterkunft Gemeindehaus Andeer

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Castle Viamala

Castle Haselstein

Haselstein has served as a cultural castle for the Schams region and as the basis for castle preservation in Graubünden since 1983.

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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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Church Viamala

Casti Reformed Church

The listed reformed church in Casti in the south-east of the village stands on a rocky outcrop.

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Bridge Viamala

Wildener Bridge

Both the Roman path and the later main route from 1472 once led through the narrowest section of the gorge on the west side in the centre of the Viamala Gorge.

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City Viamala

Clugin

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Bridge Viamala

Pùnt da Suransuns

Narrow and straightforward, this bridge is part of the hiking trail network - for once not over the abyss of the Viamala, but directly over the Rhine, which rests here in a shimmering blue bay before plunging further through the gorge.

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