Via Capricorn - 2nd stage

Medium
15 km
5:00 h
583 mhd
737 mhd
Schottensee
Im Reich des Steinbocks

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Berggasthaus Beverin auf dem Glaspass

Via Capricorn - 2nd stage

Technique 3/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1848 m
Lowest Point  1287 m
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Start
Glaspass, Usser Glas
Destination
Turrahus, village
Coordinates
46.676767, 9.345199

Details

Description

The Via Capricorn leads across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 2nd you walk through Safiental, which is characterised by the Walser culture. You will find barns burned brown by the sun, solitary located hamlets and tranquility.

Geheimtipp

On the way a visit to the Spensa, a self-service shop with domestic products in Safien Platz, is worthwhile. In Camana there is a local history museum, which is open every 2ndSunday in summer. At the Turahus there is the Turra exhibition barn, which provides information about the Safier barns (characterised by the Walser culture).

Sicherheitshinweis

This mountain hike requires surefootedness. The viaCapricorn is not suitable for small children.

Ausrüstung

Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing required. Binoculars recommended for observing wildlife.

Directions

Glaspass - Safien Platz - Hof - Camanaboda - Thalkirch - Under Gassli - Turrahus.

The hiking trail is signposted throughout with the number 693 as a regional route of Hiking in Switzerland and marked in red and white.

Directions

Public Transport

The Glaspass, Safien-Platz, Thalkirch and Turrahus can be reached by PostBus. Further information on the timetable can be found on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch

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