Senda Sursilvana Alpina - Stage 5: Pigniu - Segneshütte

Medium

18.7 km

6:45 h

1216 mhd

427 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2405 m

Lowest Point 1294 m

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Details

Stage

Description

From Pigniu, a forest road initially leads upwards, with a view of Piz Medel. From Stavel Ura, the path becomes a narrow trail lined with blueberry bushes and leads up to the Fuorcla da Ranasca. From there, impressive views open up onto Brigelser Hörner, Bifertenstock, Tödi, Crap Masegn, and Bündner Vorab.

The trail is barely visible in places, but markings guide reliably. The ascent to Fuorcla da Sagogn runs over bright limestone slabs and interesting karst formations. From the saddle, the vast Flims mountain world is visible. A well-developed path continues past clear mountain lakes and babbling brooks to Nagens and up to Grauberg, the gateway to Segnesboden. Finally, the high plateau opens up with the striking Tschingelhörner in the background, and the terrace of the Segneshütte invites you to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Hidden Gem

For the tour, an early reservation of the huts is necessary as the spaces are limited.

Safety Note

The tour should not be started in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes in the mountains are frequent. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in time.

Equipment

For the long-distance hike, it is recommended: hiking backpack with rain cover, good hiking shoes or trekking shoes with a firm profile, weather-appropriate clothing in layers including rain and sun protection, change of clothes, provisions and drinking water, telescopic poles, a first aid kit, pocket knife, headlamp, maps, hut sleeping bag as well as personal hygiene items.

Directions

Pigniu - Alp Ranasca - Furocla da Ranasca - Fuorcla da Sagogn - Nagens - Grauberg - Segneshütte

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, take the Rhaetian Railway through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz. Then take the post bus from Ilanz to Pigniu to the stop Pigniu, Vitg.

Important: There are only 3 different connections per day to Pigniu.

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