Tomülpass and Strätscherhorn in the Safien valley

Medium
9.3 km
5:15 h
858 mhd
861 mhd
Auf dem Strätscherhorn mit Sicht zum Abstieg
Steinmannli beim Tomülpass

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Beim Tomülpass mit Sicht zum Gelbhorn

A varied snowshoe route in the upper Safien valley. You climb a historic pass and a perfect snowshoe summit. The Tomülpass is a pack animal pass known for centuries and is now frequently used in summer by hikers and bikers. The "Polenweg," which leads over the pass, lies under a deep layer of snow in winter.

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Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  2555 m
Lowest Point  1694 m
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Start
Safien Turrahus
Destination
Safien Turrahus
Coordinates
46.62509, 9.275619

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Description

Start at the Turrahus restaurant. Those who want to refresh themselves before or after the route are perfectly right at the 300-year-old Walser house. The ascent via the old pass path does not start as flat as ideal for warming up, but you quickly gain altitude. Around the Falätscher hut, the trail flattens a bit again, allowing for a good rest. At about 2100 meters above sea level, a short but very steep slope must be overcome. This section is often tricky and should only be tackled under safe conditions. In the last 300 meters of altitude, the mountain scenery becomes increasingly exciting and impressive. We often move near the historic pass route, which is certainly hardly visible under the deep snow cover.


At the Tomülpass, you can either descend by a small additional loop on the ascent route or take the Strätscherhorn under your snowshoes. The beautiful high plateau towards the summit is an excellent experience and definitely worth it. After about 150 meters of altitude gain, you reach the summit and can now descend over the broad shoulder. We provide the variant directly to Wanna here. However, you can also take the longer route via Alp Pianetsch. For both variants, it is essential to pay attention to the wildlife protection zones.

Hidden Gem

Refreshments and overnight stay at the start and end of the route: Turrahus


Refreshments and overnight stays nearby: Gasslihof in Thalkirch, Rathaus in Safien Platz, Hotel Camana, Alpenblick in Tenna

Safety Note

Ski and snowshoe tours in unsecured terrain require good knowledge of avalanche hazard assessment and tour planning. Furthermore, a complete safety equipment must always be carried – regardless of the current avalanche danger.


We recommend the WhiteRisk app and website for preparation and tour planning.


For carefree enjoyment, we recommend our mountain guides and snowshoe tour leaders of the Surselva region.


List of guides


Wildlife protection zones

Equipment

See safety instructions

Directions

Turrahus - Alp Falätscha - Tomülpass - Strätscherhorn - Türliboda - Wanna - Turrahus

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus from Versam/Safien to the last stop Thalkirch Turrahus. A very special experience.

Travel Information

From Versam village along the valley road to Turrahus.

Parking

Parking is available on the right at Turrahus. Alternatively, about 700 meters further back at the end of the road before the reservoir are some parking spaces.

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