Sunny Side Tour: Brigels-Ladral-Pigniu-Rueun-Brigels (Gravel)

Difficult

33.2 km

3:20 h

1160 mhd

1161 mhd

Schussfahrt in der Val Ladral auf der Alpstrasse auf bestem Gravel

Gravel Abenteuer in der Surselva, Val da Ladral

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Panixer Stausee. Früher war es der Suworow, heute sind es Gravelbiker. Das macht heute deutlich mehr Spass. Und dann diese Aussicht von der Staumauer aus!

Breil/Brigels and Andiast belong to the sunniest villages in the Surselva. This gravel route leads through impressive mountain landscapes and charming villages. The solitude in Val Ladral and the beautifully situated reservoir above Panix make up for every drop of sweat.

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Highest Point 1543 m

Lowest Point 859 m

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Start

Brigels

Destination

Brigels

Coordinates

46.770396, 9.067395

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Description

A constant up and down shapes the first part of this diverse route from Brigels into the natural paradise Ladral. The descent to Andiast gets the brake discs up to operating temperature before the ascent to the Panix reservoir demands the thighs again. Once at the top, the lake invites you to a well-deserved break. Afterwards, it rolls comfortably down into the charming village of Pigniu (Romansh for Panix). The last section leads uphill again and back to Brigels.

The route is planned so that the ascents mostly take place on pleasant gravel, while the descents mostly run on solid ground. Of course, the round trip can also be done in reverse direction – or combined with an alternative starting point such as Rueun.

Hidden Gem

At the reservoir “Lag da Pigniu”, be sure to take the time to follow the gravel road to the end of the valley. The steep rock walls and the roaring waterfall at the valley's end are an impressive natural spectacle – a moment to pause and marvel.

Safety Note

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

Equipment

Standard equipment with weather protection

Directions

Brigels - Plumarscha - Ladral - Andiast Lag da Pigniu - Pigniu - Rueun - Parplauns - Curtginet - Migliè - Brigels

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Tavanasa and then by post bus to Brigels.

Travel Information

From Ilanz to Tavanasa, then follow the signs to Brigels.

Parking

When approaching Brigels, drive through the entire village. Always follow the signs for the mountain lifts. The large mountain lift parking lot is by the lake.

Waypoints

Bus Station Surselva

Breil/Brigels, Plaun Rueun

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Lake Surselva

Lag da Pigniu / Panixersee

The lake is located two kilometers from the village of Pigniu. It is about 1.5 kilometers long and about 250 meters wide. It is fed by a few nameless mountain streams. An easy-to-walk hiking or walking path leads around the lake. It takes about an hour to circumnavigate it. On the west side, several large waterfalls plunge into the valley in the rear part.

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Lake Surselva

Brigelser See, Brigels

The Brigelser See invites you to take leisurely walks and to a place to linger.

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Fireplace Surselva

Lag da Pigniu fireplace (dam wall), Andiast

The fireplace at Lag da Pigniu is located right next to the dam wall and offers a wonderful view of the entire Lag da Pigniu.

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Das Foto zeigt die Feuerstelle Stretga in Brigels

Fireplace Surselva

Fireplace at the soccer field, Brigels

The Stretga fireplace is located right next to the soccer pitch and dog park in Brigels, and on the hiking trail towards Waltensburg.

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The photo shows the fireplace next to the tennis court in Brigels

Fireplace Surselva

Fire pit at the tennis court Stretga, Brigels

On the initiative of the “Swiss Family”, over 500 fireplaces have been built in recent decades. The fireplace at the playground in Brigels is one of these fireplaces.

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Attraction Surselva

Staumauer, Pigniu

In the small mountain community of Pigniu/Panix in the Grisons Vorderrheintal, a dam wall was built in 1989 at the back of the large basin. Since September 1999, the sober wall has shown the hiker from a completely different side.

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Auf dem Bild sieht man die Feuerstelle Ladral in Andiast.

Fireplace Surselva

Ladral fireplace, Andiast

The Ladral fireplace is located in the idyllic Val Ladral. Take a leisurely hike from Andiast, past the old Resgia Gneida sawmill to Val Ladral.

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Nahaufnahme einer Feuerstelle beim grillen.

Fireplace Surselva

Family fireplace/barbecue area Plaun Asch, Andiast

The family campfire site is located at 1250 m above sea level, 3 km north of Andiast, in Val da Pigniu, in a forest clearing. It is equipped with drinking water from the well and a playground and invites you to linger and relax.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Ucliva

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Innenaufnahme des Infobüros/Post Brigels

Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva Tourism Info/Post, Brigels

We look forward to advising you personally at the counter and providing information about our activities and offers.

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Das Foto zeigt die Führung der Resgia Gneida

Store Surselva

Sawmill / Resgia Gneida, Waltensburg

A visit to the Gneida is worthwhile, it rumbles and noises like 100 years ago.

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Nahaufnahme der e-bike Ladestation in Waltensburg.

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Waltensburg

The charging station is located in front of the Hotel Ucliva in Waltensburg. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Das Foto zeigt die Infotafel für die E-Bike Ladestationen

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Brigels

The charging station in Brigels can be found at the "pumpa cumpriva" (white house) about 50 m behind the Hotel Vincenz in the direction of the valley station / bathing lake Brigels. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Alpina, Pigniu

Cozy and uncomplicated atmosphere in the middle of the beautiful natural landscape of the Surselva.

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