The Puntegliashütte at the foot of the Tödi massif

Difficult
13.3 km
6:50 h
1447 mhd
1448 mhd
Puntegliashütte
Ein Tal von der Sonne in warmes Licht gebettet.

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Ankunft bei der Puntegliashütte

A hike in Trun for lovers of raw and wild nature. You walk through flowery meadows, some forested areas, and impressive rocky landscapes and reach the Puntegliashütte, located on the edge of a small high plateau at the foot of the Tödi massif.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2300 m
Lowest Point  852 m
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Start
Trun
Destination
Trun
Coordinates
46.743125, 8.993122

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Description

The approach is possible both directly from Trun and from Alp da Schlans. Both variants finally converge into a common path that runs northwest with moderate incline through the valley.

Already in the late Middle Ages, iron, copper, and lead were mined in the valley; high up in Val Punteglias, remains of the former mine can still be found: mine entrances, foundations of a miners' hut, and some mining shafts.

Towards the end of the flatter section of the path, the zigzag path leads right over a rock landscape uphill. From there, at the upper end of the steep slope, you can already see a round, red-white trail marker on a rock. This marker is the target, especially if snow still lies on the hiking path. Afterwards, the continuing hiking trail to the hut is clearly visible. The hut is staffed in the summer months. It offers space for 35 overnight guests, a cozy lounge, and a sunny terrace with a wonderful view – an ideal place for a break amid the mountain world.

With some luck, you may find a piece of Punteglias granite. A very old rock that somewhat resembles Bündner fruit bread, with its centimeter-long alkali feldspar crystals as fruit pieces and a base of biotite, hornblende, quartz, and other ingredients. The famous geologist and naturalist Albert Heim (1849–1937) called it "the most beautiful rock of the Swiss Alps." It is found in Switzerland only in Val Frisal and Val Punteglias.

Hidden Gem

Since mid-July 2018, the hut has also been accessible to adventurers via a via ferrata.

To find the start of the via ferrata, the path to it is marked with yellow triangles. About 1h 30min should be planned from the start to the hut.

Safety Note

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

Equipment

Good hiking boots with a good tread, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket), possibly a change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

Trun-Val Punteglias-Camona da Punteglias- same way back

Directions

Public Transport

By train via Chur or Göschenen

From Göschenen via Disentis or directly from Chur with the RhB to Trun.

When approaching via Alp da Schlans in Trun, change to the post bus to Schlans (reservation required).

Travel Information

By car via Chur

From Zurich on the N 3 or from St. Gallen on the N 13 to Chur and continue to the Reichenau exit towards Disentis/Ilanz/Flims to Trun or Schlans.

By car via Göschenen

From Basel on the N 2 via Lucerne to Göschenen, further on the old pass road through the Schöllenen Gorge to Andermatt and over the Oberalp Pass/Disentis to Trun or Schlans.

Parking

In Trun, the car can be parked shortly after entering Trun on the left side. In Schlans, parking spaces are available on both sides of the village. The road to Alp da Schlans requires a permit which can be obtained locally at the roadside. The car can then be parked about 100m below the alp, outside the grazing area on the left side of the road. Parking inside the grazing area is not covered for damages caused by animals.

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