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Short Rhine Gorge round with public transport

Medium
12.7 km
2:20 h
414 mhd
377 mhd
Kurze Rheinschlucht Runde mit ÖV (oua_50883322_image)
Kurze Rheinschlucht Runde mit ÖV (oua_50883321_image)

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Rundwanderung: Caumasee - Rheinschlucht "Swiss Grand Canyon"

By public transport to the starting point at Sagogn Fanaus and then along the Rhine Gorge to the Trin Mulin railway bridge. A short climb to Trin Mulin and then back by public transport.

Technique
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Highest Point  866 m
Lowest Point  621 m
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Start
Laax mountain railways stop / Flims mountain railways stop
Destination
Laax mountain railways stop / Flims mountain railways stop
Coordinates
46.793382, 9.258107

Details

Description

This is the light version of the big Rhine Gorge round. Beautiful and varied trails in a beautiful gorge along the Rhine. Impressive views of the steep opposite walls of the gorge can be caught by looking up from the trail. 

Hidden Gem

Versam-Safien station offers a cozy place to stop. Worthwhile alternative to walk the Ruinalta.

Safety Note

Objectively safe route. Those who want to cool off in the Rhine should not underestimate the current and power of the water.

Equipment

Trail running shoes, running backpack with drink, wind/rain jacket, sun protection, half-fare pass/GA etc. for public transport as well as money for stops along the route.

Directions

From Sagogn-Fanaus first on asphalt and then down the gravel road to the Valendas-Sagogn station - from there follow the Rhine Gorge shore path past the Versam-Safien station (possibility to stop and refill water) - continue along the path and cross the railway bridge to the other side of the Rhine - from there it goes steeply uphill to Ransun - follow forest roads and paths signposted "Trin Mullin" to the public transport stop.

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus from Chur to Sagogn-Fanaus.


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Travel Information

By car via A13 motorway from Zurich, exit 18 Flims. To Flims mountain railways, Stenna parking. Or continue to Laax Murschetg mountain railways, parking.


By post bus to Sagogn-Fanaus for the start of the route.

Parking

Parking in the Stenna Flims parking garage near the mountain railways and in the Rocks Laax mountain railways parking garage. Fee-based.

Waypoints

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk (oua_601367549_image)
Coffee Shop Surselva
Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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Grillstelle Valendas_Carreratobel
Fireplace Surselva
Fireplace: “Black Hole”, Rhine Gorge

The fireplace not far from Valendas-Sagogn railroad station is located on the banks of the Rhine and nestled in the shade of trees.

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Grillplatz mit Steinbänkli rundherum auf einem Kiesplatz.
Fireplace Surselva
Isla fireplace, Carrera

Beautiful picnic and barbecue area slightly elevated on the edge of the forest with a view of the Rhine.

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Café zur Einkehr in der Rheinschlucht
Coffee Shop Surselva
Cafe zur Einkehr
Cafe zur Einkehr
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Summer in the Rhine Gorge: The Chrummwag
Canyon Surselva
Rhine gorge

The Ruinaulta in Graubünden is one of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes in the Alps. The natural monument with a raging river, white cliffs and vast forests is also known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.

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Spielplatz Trin Mulin (oua_79063459_image)
Playground Flims Laax Falera
Spielplatz Trin Mulin
The playgrounds in the holiday region Flims Laax Falera provide adventurous and joyful hours outdoors. They invite you to play and romp about together.
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Open fireplace Trin Mulin (La Banna) (oua_79063429_image)
Fireplace Flims Laax Falera
Open fireplace Trin Mulin (La Banna)
Beautiful fireplace next to a stream
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