Viamala Visitor Center - Reischen - Zillis

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4.6 km

1:45 h

220 mhd

140 mhd

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Hike from the visitor center to the suspension bridge Punt da Suransuns and further via Reischen to Zillis

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Highest Point 1040 m

Lowest Point 847 m

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Start

Viamala, Visitor Center

Destination

Zillis, Village

Coordinates

46.663249, 9.447643

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Description

The hike begins at the visitor center of the Viamala Gorge and follows the first 250 m of the road uphill along the valley to the hiking trail sign on the left side of the road, where the 'viaSpluga' trail leads down to the suspension bridge Punt da Suransuns. After crossing the Hinterrhein, the route continues on the other side of the river along a secluded forest path which eventually merges into a forest road further up that branches left towards Reischen.

In Reischen, a covered wooden bridge crosses the 'Ual da Reschen'. On the path from Reischen to Zillis, there is a wonderful view into the Val Schons and the opposite Schamserberg. In Zillis is the listed 12th-century hall church St. Martin with its unique wooden ceiling.

Hidden Gem

Visit the legendary Viamala Gorge

Visit the listed St. Martin Church, Zillis

Equipment

Weatherproof clothing and suitable shoes with good grip

Directions

Viamala Visitor Center - Punt da Suransuns - Reischen - Zillis

The hiking trails of this route are designated as regional hiking route no. 50 and marked with brown 'viaSpluga' trail signs.

Directions

Public Transport

The visitor center of the Viamala Gorge and Zillis are accessible by the PostBus. Timetable information and further details at www.sbb.ch.

Parking

Viamala Gorge: Parking spaces at the visitor center of the Viamala Gorge are exclusively available for visitors of the Viamala Gorge.

Zillis: 'Nislas' parking lot at St. Martin Church.

Thusis: Marktwiesenstrasse parking lot, south of the train station.

Waypoints

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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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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Restaurant Viamala

Guesthouse Alte Post

Right at the entrance to the world famous Viamala gorge, and along the historic long-distance hike “Via Spluga”, you’ll find the rustic and small Restaurant “Zur alten Post”, located in the village Rongellen.

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Church Viamala

Church of St. Martin

The church of St. Martin in Zillis is also known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Alps" with its 12th century worldwide unique painted wooden ceiling and is one of the most important cultural assets in the Beverin Nature Park.

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Museum Viamala

Exhibition Church of St. Martin

Since summer 1993, the permanent exhibition on the world-famous Romanesque picture ceiling of St Martin's Church has been located on the main street in Zillis (a 5-minute walk from the church). It is worth visiting the exhibition first and then the church.

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