Splügen Gravel Bike Loop

Simple

24.8 km

1:35 h

260 mhd

Blick in die Quellregion des Hinterrheins

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Moderate gravel bike tour from Splügen to Hinterrhein with natural sections along the Hinterrhein. The route combines asphalt, gravel and short trail passages and is suitable for gravel bike riders with a good basic level of fitness, without any special riding requirements.

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Highest Point 1651 m

Lowest Point 1456 m

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Start

Splügen

Destination

Splügen

Coordinates

46.554169, 9.324971

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Description

This gravel bike tour starts in the historic mountain village of Splügen and leads through the high alpine Rhine forest area towards the Hinterrhein. Right from the start, the open mountain landscape with wide views of the surrounding peaks characterises the character of the route.

After the start, the route runs downhill on well-developed paths and side roads. As the distance increases, asphalt sections alternate with near-natural gravel and gravel passages. A scenic highlight is the Kapellbach Bridge, which invites you to take a short break with a waterfall, barbecue area and natural swimming pool.

In the further course, the tour follows a particularly charming gravel path along the Hinterrhein. This section offers quiet gravel biking in the middle of alpine nature and is one of the highlights of the route. The river accompanies the route for several kilometres and ensures an even, flowing driving character.

The destination is in Hinterrhein, one of the oldest Walser settlements in Graubünden. The tour is ideal as a half-day excursion or as a connecting tour within the Rhine Forest.

Hidden Gem

Village of Splügen
Village Hinterrhein
Kapellbach Bridge with Waterfall
The barbecue area at the Kapellbach bridge invites you to take an enjoyable break. Don't forget your own food.

Safety Note

The route runs partly on public roads as well as on natural paths. On gravel and trail sections, increased caution is required in wet conditions. In high alpine locations, weather changes can occur quickly. The driving style must be adapted to the current weather and trail conditions. Wearing a helmet is recommended.

Equipment

Gravel bike
Helmet recommended
Weather-appropriate clothing
Enough drinking water
Small snacks for the road
Optional: Barbecue catering (barbecue area at the Kapellbach bridge)

Directions

Start in Splügen. The route first leads on side roads and paths downhill towards the Hinterrhein. After about 11 km, the village of Hinterrhein is reached. The line then continues downstream over the Kapellbach Bridge. From approx. 18.6 km, the route runs on a longer gravel section directly along the Hinterrhein. The finish point is reached after about 24.8 km.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) to Thusis. From Thusis, continue by PostBus in the direction of Splügen / Hinterrhein to the Splügen, Dorf stop. The starting point of the tour can be reached from the bus stop in a few minutes on foot.

Travel Information

Take the A13 (San Bernardino route) to the Thusis-Sud or Thusis-Nord exit. Then follow the cantonal road in the direction of Splügen Pass / Splügen. Public parking is available in the village of Splügen, not far from the starting point of the tour.

Parking

Splügen village car park

Waypoints

Hostel Viamala

Gruppenhaus Hüschera-Lodge

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Hostel Viamala

Ferienlager Splügen

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Pschuuri

An old carnival custom is still alive in Splügen on Ash Wednesday: "Pschuuri, Bschuri, Bschürälä, Bschuurrimittwucha" are expressions that can still be found in many Walser regions of Graubünden. They refer to the blackening of unmarried women and young people. In Splügen, the main village of the Rheinwald, this custom is still alive in its old form and is organised and celebrated by the young people.

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Museum Viamala

Rheinwald Museum

The history of transit traffic over the Splügen and San Bernardino Alpine passes is the focus of the exhibition in Splügen.

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City Viamala

Splügen

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Interactive relief Rheinquell Kulturraum

With the interactive relief in the entrance hall of the Hotel Alte Herberge Weiss Kreuz in Splügen, the cultural heritage and the formative history and landscape processes of the Rheinwald region can be experienced digitally.

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City Viamala

Hinterrhein

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Museum Viamala

Walserama

The historic Suste, built around 1680 at the time of the "Port" in the Free State of the Three Leagues, houses a collection of artefacts from the cultural heritage of the Walser people in the Rhine Forest.

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Museum Viamala

Postcard gallery Kabinetli Hinterrhein

A small but fine private exhibition of antique views of Hinterrhein and the surrounding area - mostly from the first half of the 20th century.

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Church Viamala

Splügen Reformed Church

The listed Reformed church in Splügen is astonishingly large for Graubünden.

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Church Viamala

Nufenen Reformed Church

The Reformed church in Nufenen is a protected monument of the canton of Graubünden. Since the introduction of the Reformation around 1530, which is illustrated by a stained glass window in the choir with a verse from a hymn by Martin Luther (“Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott”), it has served as a preaching church.

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City Viamala

Medels im Rheinwald

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