viaMala Alta: Wergenstein - Cufercalhütte SAC

Difficult

10.5 km

3:35 h

1138 mhd

243 mhd

viaMala Alta: Wergenstein - Cufercalhütte SAC (oua_806538336_ab81ee1_profile)

Classic ski tour in the Beverin Nature Park: This moderate tour starts in the mountain village of Wergenstein (1487 m) and leads over sun-drenched slopes to the idyllic Cufercalhütte SAC at 2385 m above sea level.

With about 900 to 1000 meters of ascent, the route is ideal as the first stage of a multi-day tour and offers wide views into the Val Schons. Depending on conditions, ambitious hikers have the option to extend the tour via the challenging Gelbhorn (Piz Mellen). Enjoy the high alpine silence and the stopover in the simple, unattended hut!

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Highest Point 2583 m

Lowest Point 1489 m

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Start

Wergenstein

Destination

Cufercalhütte

Coordinates

46.626497, 9.407838

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Description

The starting point of this classic ski tour in the Beverin Nature Park is the mountain village of Wergenstein at 1487 m above sea level. With a view of the Val Schons, we begin the ascent over open, sun-drenched slopes and light forest sections.

The route to the Cufercalhütte is physically demanding but without major technical difficulties. With about 900 to 1000 meters of ascent and a walking time of approx. 3.5 to 4.5 hours, it is a medium-difficulty day tour.

Depending on snow and avalanche conditions, the mountain guides choose the optimal route into the high alpine silence:

Normal route via Alp Nurdagn (WS – Slightly Difficult): The steady ascent over the slopes above Dumagns and Nurdagn is the most commonly chosen and more direct access route to the hut.
Sporty variant via the Gelbhorn (ZS – Quite Difficult): For physically strong participants, there is the possibility to include the challenging Gelbhorn (Piz Mellen, 3036 m) in the tour. This variant is rated as ZS and requires very good fitness (over 1500 m altitude gain) and safe conditions.

After reaching the upper high valley, often marked by the distinctive Lai Pintg, follows the final ascent to the Cufercalhütte SAC at 2385 m above sea level. It is located on a beautiful meadow terrace at the southern foot of the Piz Calandari and offers a magnificent view of the Piz Tambo after the ascent.

Safety Note

A ski tour in high alpine terrain requires well-founded knowledge in handling avalanche emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and observing the current avalanche bulletin.

The ski and snowshoe routes are intended as general directional indications. Depending on conditions, ascent and descent routes must be adjusted. Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering knowledge. Traversing the described routes is done at your own risk. For safe mountaineering, Viamala Tourism recommends training under expert guidance or a guided ski tour by certified mountain guides.

Plan your tour in advance
Check the avalanche situation and weather conditions the day before and shortly before the start
Check your safety equipment and materials before starting

Any claims of liability of any kind against Viamala Tourism as well as against the authors are excluded.

Equipment

Ski touring equipment
Safety equipment
- AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER (functioning)
- Probe
- Shovel
- if applicable, Air Bag
Emergency kit
Mobile phone

Directions

Public Transport

By public transportWergenstein is well connected to the public transport network.

Train: Take the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) or SBB to Thusis station.

Post bus: From Thusis, take the Post bus towards Mathon / Wergenstein. The Wergenstein stop is located directly in the village. Please check the current timetable as connections may be limited on weekends or in the off-season.

Travel Information

By car:

Drive on the A13 (Chur–San Bernardino) to the Thusis South / Schams / Zillis exit. Then follow the cantonal road (Schamserbergstraße) towards Lohn / Wergenstein.

Plan your arrival with Google Maps route planner.

Parking

For viaMala Alta, it is recommended to either park at the Nislas parking lot in Zillis or obtain a weekly parking ticket from the municipality for the Marktwiese parking lot in Thusis.

Waypoints

Bus Station Viamala

Wergenstein, Dorf

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Church Viamala

Wergenstein Reformed Church

The Reformed Church in Wergenstein is a listed Protestant Reformed church.

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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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Event Venue Viamala

Rock crystals from professional radiator Wolfgang Josché

Local professional spotlight Wolfgang Josche offers excursions in summer and exhibits his most beautiful specimens at the following three locations: Centre da Capricorn in Wergenstein, Hotel Fravi in Andeer and in the Splügen Alpine dairy.

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Day Spa Viamala

Wellness area “La Calma”

The new wellness area of the Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein am Schamserberg.

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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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Bus Station Viamala

Wergenstein, Lavanos

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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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