Trailrun 3-Lake route

Medium
11.8 km
2:00 h
519 mhd
836 mhd
Ampervreilasee
Gebiet Zervreilasee, Guraletschsee, Ampervreilsee

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Selvasee mit Hohbüel im Vordergrund

Situated centrally in the local mountain landscape, the most popular high-altitude hike in the Valser valley with its picturesque blue-green mountain lakes offers ideal conditions for trail runners.

Technique /6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  2466 m
Lowest Point  1667 m
Best Season
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Start
Chapel Zerfreila
Destination
Inder Peil
Coordinates
46.571202, 9.112215

Details

Description

From Chapel Zerfreila the varied trail leads eastwards up to Guraletsch Lake with the impressive pyramid of the Fanellhorn in the background. Passing Finsterbachstafel and with views of the idyllic slopes of Alp Guraletsch, the maximum altitude above sea level is already reached in the first section of the trail. Subsequently, the dynamic hiking trail crosses the western ridge of Guraletschhorn, in whose cirque Ampervreil Lake is located. The following stage resembles the previous one but offers increasingly spectacular views of the village more than a thousand meters below in the shadow of Ampervreilhorn. Shortly thereafter, Selva Lake and thus the ensuing descent into the Peil valley is reached. For the especially enduring, a detour to Hohbüel near the lake is always worthwhile. The trail now descends evenly to Heinisch Stafel and then branches right to the Stafel of Alp Selva. The gravel road that starts here winds down the steep slope in numerous hairpin turns and only becomes flatter at the junction before Bodahus. From here, always heading valleywards, the route gently descends past the "Peilerchappeli" to the finish at Inder Peil.       

Hidden Gem

Take a break at the Peil kiosk and enjoy a fine fresh goat cheese from the Peil Geissalp.

Equipment

Running backpack, drink, energy bars, sun protection, mobile phone, swimsuit for those daring to take a dive into the cold water.

Directions

Chapel Zerfreila 1984 m - Finsterbachstafel 2060 m - Guraletsch Lake 2409 m - Ampervreil Lake 2378 m - Selva Lake 2279 m - Heinisch Stafel 2041 m - Bodahus 1746 m - Inder Peil 1668 m 

Directions

Public Transport

From Ilanz by PostBus to Vals and onward to Zervreila (summer only).

Travel Information

Via Chur-Ilanz-Vals-Zervreila

Parking

Parking lot at the Zervreila restaurant or at the Chapel Zervreila

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