Schwellisee-Winterwanderweg

4 km

1:25 h

150 mhd

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There is a lot to discover on this hike to Lake Schwellisee: besides other things, you will find a lovely mountain lake and the cultural highlights of Arosa.

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Start

Arosa, Innerarosa

Destination

Arosa, Innerarosa

Coordinates

46.774693884691, 9.6618028489407

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Description

From Innerarosa, the path leads past snowy winter landscapes to Schwellisee. The Plessur flows through Schwellisee, which was formed by a rockslide at Schafrügg. The area around Schwellisee was once surrounded by a larch forest cleared by the Walser. Above the lake, individual larches bear witness to that time. The path continues to the mountain restaurant Alpenblick and then back to Innerarosa. From there, a detour to Bergkirchli, the oldest building in Arosa, is worthwhile. The sunny wooden benches also offer a view of the panorama with Erzhorn and Aroser Rothorn. From Kirchli it is not far to the local history museum in the Eggahuus, a timber-framed building built around 1600. The local history collection includes a weaving room, stuffed animals, and a "sports section" with old skis and sleds.

This route is marked in both directions and indicated with the signs «287 Schwellisee winter hiking trail».

Hidden Gem

Visit to the Alpenblick restaurant

Safety Note

Please note the current winter sports report.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, winter hiking poles recommended. Weather-dependent clothing is advised.

Directions

Innerarosa - Schwellisee - Alpenblick - Innerarosa

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, the Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Arosa and back. From Arosa station, the free local bus leads towards Hörnli to the Gada bus stop.

Travel Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa and walk up the village along Poststrasse.

Parking

At the village entrance you will find a parking information board with all currently free parking spaces.

Waypoints

Church Arosa Lenzerheide

Mountain Chapel

The Bergkirchli is the oldest church in the Grisons holiday resort of Arosa and also its oldest surviving building. It is located in Innerarosa on the path between the Schanfigger Museum of Local History and the Tschuggen, directly at the valley station of the Carmenna chairlift at 1900 m above sea level.

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Museum Arosa Lenzerheide

Local History Museum of Arosa-Schanfigg „Eggahuus“

The Schanfigg-Arosa Local History Museum presents a vivid picture of history, customs, former everyday life and crafts from Arosa and the Schanfigg. The rich collection of objects, documents and photographs is stored and exhibited in the historic Eggahuus.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Alpenblick

Alpine Chic at the Alpenblick! The restaurant far above Innerarosa displays an open-international atmosphere mixed with a cosy traditional charme.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Gspänli

The Hotel Gspan with the Gspänli restaurant is located on the upper edge of the village of Arosa and offers a great view from the sun terrace as well as a daily changing menu and fancy evening cuisine. In the Gspänli, tender meat is also prepared on the wood grill.

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