Schanfigg High Route, 6th stage, Hochwang - Chur
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Unique alpine flora, wild ravines and mountain forests: The last stage of the Schanfigg high route is mainly characterized by the descent to Chur, which has 1,500 meters of altitude difference and a length of 15 km.
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Description
This section of the route is the “wildest” part of the long-distance hike. Although beautiful, traditional mountain pastures Lafet and Balnettis are passed and you walk past alpine meadows, you are often in wild gorges. The path here is little used and is not part of alpine access roads like in other sections. It is all the more astonishing when you suddenly meet farmers who are haymaking. The meadows are very high and steeply located, and the access from the valley also leads over extremely steep roads, which are now being replaced by – naturally sensible – land improvement roads.
Hidden Gem
Safety Note
In rain and especially thunderstorms, the ravines must be crossed with increased caution.
Basically, in bad weather it is important to carefully consider whether to hike the route, as it is not without danger.
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Directions
Directions
Public Transport
By train to St. Peter via Chur and from there by the nostalgic post bus to the Hochwang hut.
Travel Information
By car to Chur and then by public transport to Hochwang.
Parking
Various car parks in Chur.
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