Medium
19 km
7:00 h
1500 mhd
1150 mhd
Wergenstein mit dem Center da Capricorn
Via Capricorn: Etappe 1 (chm_ac21310_img)

Show all 10 images

Hotel Capricorns Wergenstein
From the mountain village of Wergenstein, the first stage leads over mountain pastures and alpine slopes to the Carnusa Pass. There are always ibexes to be seen along this stretch. After passing the turquoise Lai da Scotga, or Scottish Tarn, the trail continues to the Glas Pass.
Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point   m
Lowest Point   m
Best Season
Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez
Start
Wergenstein
Destination
Glaspass
Coordinates
46.626679040474, 9.4080454557422

Details

Description

The viaCapricorn starts in Wergenstein at the Center da Capricorns and leads through the Wergenstein pastures to the Maiensäß Dumagns with its typical small wooden huts and the associated larger barns. Further on through the Val da Larisch, the habitat of the black grouse, and over Tguma da Tumpriv to the Carnusapass. With some luck, ibexes can already be spotted here - or chamois, ptarmigans, snow hares…
From Carnusapass the hiking trail passes the turquoise-colored Lai la Scotga, inviting you to rest (Romansh for Schotten Lake; Schotte is a cheese by-product, also called whey or sirte).

The descent goes via Tritthütta, Mittler Hütte and Carnusahütte down to Stäg, where the Carnusabach is crossed.
This is followed by an ascent of around 260 meters and the day’s goal, the mountain guesthouse Beverin on Glaspass, is reached.

Tip
Use the hiking bus and gain some altitude starting from Wergenstein: 

Hidden Gem

Safety Note

Please note that viaCapricorn is a mountain hike. Surefootedness is required. This route is not suitable for small children.

Equipment

Sturdy mountain boots with a grippy sole, weatherproof and warm clothing, rain protection, provisions and enough water, sun and head protection, pocket first aid kit, maps, possibly telescopic poles, binoculars or telescope.

Directions

Wergenstein - Dumagns - Val da Larisch - Alp Tumpriv - Tguma da Tampriv - Carnusapass - Lai la Scotga - Schönboda - Tritthütta - Mittler Hütte - Carnusahütte - Glaspass

The hiking trail is continuously signposted with number 693 as a regional route of Wanderland Switzerland and marked white-red-white.

Directions

Public Transport

Wergenstein and Glaspass are accessible by PostAuto. Timetable information at sbb.ch.

Responsible for this content: SwitzerlandMobility.