The history of Danis/Tavanasa

Simple

3.2 km

0:55 h

74 mhd

Die Geschichte von Danis/Tavanasa (oua_58227282_image)

Die Geschichte von Danis/Tavanasa (oua_58227339_image)

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Die Geschichte von Danis/Tavanasa (oua_59761773_image)

Cultural SmarTrail Danis/Tavanasa.

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Highest Point 844 m

Lowest Point 776 m

Best Season

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Start

Volg / Postbus stop, Danis

Destination

Volg / Postbus stop, Danis

Coordinates

46.75481, 9.05606

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Description

Experience the history of Danis / Tavanasa on this trail.

You will gain insight into the craftsmanship of past days and rediscover partly extinct artisanal trades. Travel back in time and revive the mountain village life of those days with your smartphone.

The start is located at Volg in Danis. Scan the QR code or click here and dive into the past.

Hidden Gem

The explanations for the trail are available via QR code exclusively in German and Romansh.

Safety Note

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

Directions

Volg, Danis - Via Plaun - Via Grotta - Runtget - Runcau - Mutteins - Stradun - Train station, Tavanasa - Surpunt - Memorial bridge, Tavanasa - Ual da Mulin - Via Dadens - Via Vitg - Via Dadens - Volg, Danis

Directions

Public Transport

Postbus stop at Volg Danis (start and end of the route)

Travel Information

Along the main road to Tavanasa and towards Brigels to Danis

Parking

Parking options at Volg in Danis or at the train station in Tavanasa.

Waypoints

Bus Station Surselva

Danis, vitg

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Das Foto zeigt den Grillplatz Plaun Salter

Fireplace Surselva

Plaun Salter fireplace, Danis

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

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Das Foto zeigt die Pfarrkirche Hl. Dreifaltigkeit von Innen

Church Surselva

Catholic parish church of the Holy Trinity, Danis

First mentioned under Abbot von Castelberg in 1581. The chapel, which was consecrated in 1584, was built by the master builder of Disentis Abbey. No parts of this building can be traced. The new church was consecrated in 1656 and completed in 1658. The Antonius Chapel was built before 1724.

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Das Foto zeigt die Kapelle St. Antonius und die Malereien

Chapel Surselva

Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua, Danis

The chapel of St. Anthony of Padua stands to the north of the Holy Trinity parish church.

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Bridge Surselva

Alte Rheinbrücke, Tavanasa

Today's bridge is still well reminiscent of Maillart's structural considerations. In the 19th century, it was considered a bridge construction achievement.

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Book Store Surselva

Bibliothek, Danis

tgi che legia, sa dapli! - who reads, knows more!

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Das Foto zeigt die Kapelle St. Nikolaus in Danis

Chapel Surselva

Chapel St. Nikolaus / S. Clau, Danis

The chapel of St. Nicholas is located below the northern end of the Styrian Rhine bridge in Danis-Tavanasa.

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Ruin Surselva

Castle ruins Heidenberg

On the border between Obersaxen and the municipality of Breil/Brigels, on a prominent rocky plateau above Tavanasa, there are enigmatic remains of a wall.

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