Via Glion Stage 1: Ilanz - Siat

Medium

10.8 km

3:50 h

870 mhd

268 mhd

Panoramakarte Peterschauna oberhalb Ilanz

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The three beautifully situated villages Ruschein, Ladir, and Siat lie on the south side of the Surselva between 1150 and 1300 meters above sea level. The hiking trail is equipped with thirteen information boards.

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Highest Point 1439 m

Lowest Point 698 m

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Start

Ilanz

Destination

Siat

Coordinates

46.775141, 9.20847

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Description

The hike takes you from Ilanz up to the culturally significant Ruschein. The church hill was already a cult and sacrifice site in pagan times. On the old connecting road, you reach Ladir. Above Ladir, a forest path leads towards Siat.

Ladir, Ruschein, and Siat lie high above the valley floor and offer views of the surrounding mountain world.

On this first stage of the Via Glion, newly designed information boards invite you to pause and discover. Each of the thirteen boards conveys interesting facts about history, culture, or local characteristics. Anna Catrina, the fictional daughter of Ilanz, accompanies the hikers with charming stories in German and Romansh. Audioclips can be activated via QR codes, providing entertaining information about places, buildings, and people along the route. Two panorama boards enhance the experience with impressive views and explanations of the surrounding landscape.

Hidden Gem

In Ruschein, the village shop is also a café. The perfect place to take a breather after the steep climb.

In Ladir, the restaurant La Terrassa invites you to take a break. As the name suggests, the restaurant has a magnificent terrace.

In Siat, you will find the restaurant "Ustria Steila", built by the well-known Graubünden architect Gion A. Caminada.

Safety Note

The route should not be started in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes in the mountains are frequent. If a rain front or similar develops during the hike, you should turn back in time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Equipment

Good hiking shoes with a strong grip, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket), possibly change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking sticks.

Waypoints

Bus Station Surselva

Siat, vitg

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Fireplace Surselva

Larisch fireplace, Ladir

Fireplace hidden in the forest with far-reaching views of the mountains.

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Fireplace Surselva

Tuf fireplace, Siat

The campfire site is near the climbing route in Siat and is a good opportunity to take a break during a hike.

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Fireplace Surselva

Grotta fireplace, Ruschein

The fireplace is located above Ruschein.

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Mountain Hut Surselva

Snowfun-Boardercamp Hostel

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Museum Surselva

Museum Regiunal Surselva, Ilanz

The first town on the Rhine shines with a cultural gem where children also get their money's worth - the Museum Regiunal Surselva. Individual opening hours and guided tours can be arranged for groups.

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Book Store Surselva

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz

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