Valser Moor nature trail

Simple

3.8 km

2:00 h

193 mhd

15 mhd

Valser Moorlehrpfad (oua_78513647_image)

Valser Moorlehrpfad; Foto: Walter Schmid

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The Valser Moor nature trail accompanies you through the unique habitat of the Kristallloch raised bog with five stations.

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Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 1996 m

Lowest Point 1804 m

Best Season

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Start

Gadastatt (mountain station gondola lift)

Destination

Frunt / Zerfreila

Coordinates

46.605638, 9.150968

Details

Description

The Valser Moor nature trail introduces you to the origin, flora, and fauna of the Kristallloch raised bog habitat.

Hidden Gem

Stop at the panoramic restaurant Gadastatt and enjoy the fantastic mountain panorama from the sun terrace.

Equipment

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Sturdy mountain or trekking shoes. Sun protection. Hiking poles, mobile phone.

Directions

The pure walking time for the entire moor nature trail from Gadastatt to Frunt is approximately 2 hours. The moor nature trail can also be walked in the opposite direction from Zerfreila / Frunt to Gadastatt.

Directions

Public Transport

To Vals (stop Valé) by PostAuto coming from Ilanz.

To get to the starting point of the hike, you have the option to take the gondola lift of Sportbahnen Vals AG to Gadastatt. Duration of the ride approx. 6 min. Gondola timetable www.vals3000.ch

Travel Information

Via Chur-Ilanz to Vals.

Parking

Car park of Sportbahnen Vals AG

Waypoints

Restaurant Vals

Bergrestaurant Gadastatt

The cozy place to stop for refreshments on your hiking day. Enjoy a snack and a home-brewed Gadastatt beer on the wonderful sun terrace.

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Gondelbahn Vals - Gadastatt; Foto: Robert Bösch

Cable Car Station Vals

Bergstation Gadastatt der Bergbahnen Vals

The panorama restaurant Gadastatt is located right next to the mountain station.

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Fireplace Vals

Feuerstelle Kristallloch

Located on the popular panorama trail Gadastatt - Frunt - Zerfreila. Beautiful view of the Ampervreilhorn, Guraletschhorn and Fanellhorn.

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Viewpoint Vals

Aussichtspunkt Bidanätsch

On the popular panoramic hike is Bidanätsch.

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Chapel Vals

Kapelle St. Anna

The chapel of St. Anna in Frunt was built in 1754 and stands on a rocky terrace at 1990 m above sea level.M north of Lake Zerfreila.

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Viewpoint Vals

Frunt viewpoint

Formerly year-round inhabited Maiensäss settlement with wonderful panoramic views. Approx. 30 min ascent from the dam wall.

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Lake Vals

Zerfreila Stausee

Spectacular reservoir in a high alpine setting.

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