Viamala discovery route

Medium

20.2 km

3:15 h

1041 mhd

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Trail running discovery route in and around the Viamala Gorge.

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Highest Point 1143 m

Lowest Point 698 m

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Start

Thusis

Destination

Thusis

Coordinates

46.694738, 9.441186

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Description

The route starts in Thusis at the Marktwiese car park. After a few meters, you leave the paved road and continue on varied trails. Passing by Ehrenfels Castle, the trail climbs towards Crap Carschenna, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Domleschg. After a short descent, you enter the Viamala Gorge on a narrow single trail with views down into the impressive gorge. Concentrated running is necessary here, as the path is easy to walk but somewhat exposed. Soon you reach the Traversinersteg, a staircase hanging about 70 meters above the ground. In the gorge, continue following the Rhine before changing direction and running back towards Thusis on the other side of the river. Via Rongellen and Crapteig, you then reach the starting point via a steep and technically demanding downhill.

Hidden Gem

It is worth making a stop at the visitor center in the heart of the Viamala Gorge. In Thusis, there are various dining options.

Equipment

Trail running shoes with good tread, sufficient food and fluids, trail running backpack with weather-appropriate clothing

Directions

Thusis - Sils i.D. - Carschenna - St. Albin - Traversinersteg II - Visitor Center - Rania - Visitor Center - Oberrongellen - Übernolla - Thusis

Directions

Public Transport

By train or PostAuto to Thusis. The route can be started directly from Thusis station. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Travel Information

Take exit 22-Thusis-South on the A13. Follow the signposts towards Thusis. Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

The Marktwiesenstrasse car park is the ideal starting point for the route (Google Maps location).

Waypoints

Castle Viamala

Ehrenfels Castle

Once a ruin - now a youth hostel for groups. With a breathtaking view of the Domleschg.

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Viewpoint Viamala

Crap Carschenna viewpoint

The viewpoint above Sils i.D. is the perfect place for a break on a hike or bike tour.

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Chapel Viamala

St. Albin Chapel

The St. Albin chapel is located on the Veia Traversina hiking trail between Sils i. D. and the Viamala Gorge visitor centre.

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Bridge Viamala

Wildener Bridge

Both the Roman path and the later main route from 1472 once led through the narrowest section of the gorge on the west side in the centre of the Viamala Gorge.

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Bridge Viamala

Pùnt da Suransuns

Narrow and straightforward, this bridge is part of the hiking trail network - for once not over the abyss of the Viamala, but directly over the Rhine, which rests here in a shimmering blue bay before plunging further through the gorge.

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Viewpoint Viamala

Viewpoint Känzeli Thusis

Beautiful viewpoint above Thusis.

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Canyon Viamala

Viamala gorge

Visit the Viamala Gorge and experience this impressive monument up close. A worthwhile excursion destination even in bad weather!

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Historical Site Viamala

Carschenna petroglyphs

The oldest evidence of human culture in the Viamala realm of experience.

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