Via Capricorn: Stage 3

Medium

19 km

6:35 h

1100 mhd

1350 mhd

Via Capricorn: Etappe 3 (chm_49eaf69_img)

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Piggamad marks the start of the steep and challenging climb to the Alperschälli, where you often come across capricorns. Skirting the Farcletta digl Lai Grand and the tarns of Lai Grand and Lai Pintg, you cross the legendary Alp Anarosa to arrive at Wergenstein.

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Start

Turrahus

Destination

Wergenstein

Coordinates

46.624879496619, 9.2767463509158

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Description

From Turrahus, follow the valley floor to Piggamad and further towards Alperschälli. The ascent through the Höllgraba to Alperschälli is steep and challenging; the mountain path requires surefootedness. Alperschälli belongs to the municipality of Safien but has always been managed by farmers from Schams, as it is more easily accessible from the Schams side. In summer months, there is a very high chance of observing ibex here. Over the Farcletta digl Lai Grand at an altitude of 2,661 m above sea level, you descend in front of the imposing Grauhörner/Pizzas d'Anarosa to Lai Grand, a true gem of a mountain lake. The descent leads over Alp Nurdagn and further through Danis and Dumagns to Wergenstein.

Tip
Use the hiking bus from Dumagns to Wergenstein to shorten the descent.

Bus Alpin Beverin timetable

Hidden Gem

Stop at the mountain tavern on Alp Nurdagn

Safety Note

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

On high sections, snow may still lie late into summer.

Equipment

Sturdy mountain boots with grippy soles, weatherproof and warm clothing, rain protection, provisions and sufficient water, sun and head protection, pocket first aid kit, map material, possibly telescopic poles, binoculars or telescope.

Directions

Turrahus - Piggamad - Alperschälli - Farcletta digl Lai Grand - Lai Grand - Alp Nurdagn - Spunda Beala - Danis - Plan Dargliaz - Dumagns - Wergenstein

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

Directions

Public Transport

Turrahus in the Safiental and Wergenstein on the Schamserberg can be reached by PostBus. More information on schedules at 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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B&B Alp Nurdagn Farm Holiday (tom_tds00020011580153429_image)

Hostel Viamala

Gruppenunterkunft Alp Nurdagn Agrotourismus

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