Via Capricorn - 3rd stage

Difficult

18.3 km

6:45 h

1015 mhd

1223 mhd

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Via Capricorn - 3rd stage

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Highest Point 2661 m

Lowest Point 1487 m

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Start

Safiental, Turrahus

Destination

Wergenstein, village

Coordinates

46.624865, 9.276749

Details

Stage

Description

The Via Capricorn leads in 3 stages across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 3rd day you climb steeply up to Alperschälli. In the region of the ibexes you will find crystal-clear mountain lakes and enjoy the view down to Schams.

Hidden Gem

At weekends from July to October the alpin Beverin bus runs from Wergenstein up to the Anorosa Alp (Tguma car park). With this possibility the walk can be shortened by a few kilometres and especially a lot of elevation. www.busalpin.ch/

Safety Note

Sure-footedness is required. The tour is not suitable for small children.

Equipment

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

Directions

Turrahus - Piggamad - Alperschälli - Farcletta digl Lai Grand - Lai Grand - Plan Cardaletsch - Dumagns - Wergenstein

The hiking trail is signposted throughout with the No. 693 as a regional route of Hiking in Switzerland and marked in red and white.

Directions

Public Transport

Turrahus and Wergenstein can be reached by PostBus. Further information on the timetable can be found on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch

Waypoints

Viewpoint Surselva

Alperschälli wildlife observation points

Two observation points have been installed in the Alperschälli area, high above Wergenstein and the Safiental valley.

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Lake Viamala

Lake Alperschälli

The standard equipment on the Via Capricorn includes good shoes, a water bottle and a warm jacket for higher altitudes, but above all: binoculars. At the latest after the steep ascent from Alp Biggenmad up to Alperschälli, the binoculars should be ready to hand. This is where the ibex can be observed particularly often.

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Lake Viamala

Lake Lai Grand and moorland

The idyllic Lai Grand (Romansh for large lake) is located in the Anarosa area behind the Nurdagn Alp (agritourism offer with catering and overnight accommodation) at 2386 m. ü. M. on the "Via Capricorn" mountain hiking trail in the direction of Farcletta digl Lai Grand.

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Lake Viamala

Lake Lai Pintg

The dreamy Lai Pintg (Romansh for small lake) is located in the Anarosa area behind the Nurdagn Alp (agritourism offering catering and accommodation) at 2312 m. ü. M. on the mountain hiking trail in the direction of Farcletta digl Lai Pintg and the SAC Cufercal hut.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Restaurant Capricorns

The Capricorns hotel was sensitively renovated during the summer months in 2011. This led to the historical building being upgraded. The ambience of the rooms with their original furnishings from the nineteen-thirties could be kept.

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Museum Viamala

Capricorn exhibition

The capricorn exhibition in the Center da Capricorns in Wergenstein imparts exciting and interesting information about the king of the Alps. The ibex was reintroduced 60 years ago in the region of the nature park and there are now about 300 animals.

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Tourist Information Center Viamala

Center da Capricorns

The Center da Capricorns in Casti-Wergenstein on the Schamserberg is home to several organisations and services. The project was initiated by the Fundaziun Capricorn, which runs the local hotel and restaurant and promotes sustainable tourism. An exhibition provides information about the nature park and the ibex.

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Restaurant Surselva

Bergrestaurant Turrahus

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Restaurant Viamala

Alpine restaurant Alp Nurdagn

Humble place to eat and sleep on the newly refurbished Alp Nurdagn high above the treeline, with spectacular views over the mountains. Ideal for mountaineers, nature lovers and family with kids. Simple food from local products.

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Group accommodation Alp Nurdagn Agritourism (tom_tds00020011580143578_image)

Hostel Viamala

Gruppenunterkunft Alp Nurdagn Agrotourismus

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