Waltensburg Master & Castles
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This circular route takes you into the castle landscape of Waltensburg and offers one of the most beautiful views of the valley towards Ilanz.
Details
Description
The hike starts at the valley station in Brigels. From here you go up to the golf course. At the golf parking lot, turn right onto route 1. Follow the signs 1 or “Flanz”. The path leads you into the forest, where you have the opportunity to take a detour to the Flanz viewing platform. Back on the route, continue towards Waltensburg on route 1. Past Kropfenstein Castle (watch for the sign on the left side of the road), you reach the edge of the forest before the village of Waltensburg. Now you have 2 options. Straight ahead route 1 leads you to the end of the village with the castle ruins and the gallows hill Jörgenberg. However, after the fire pit, turn left and route 1 leads upwards, via the forest path “Schetga”, back to Brigels.
The trail markings in the description of this route are based on the 1:25,000 hiking map for Brigels Waltensburg Andiast. Available at the Brigels info office.
See also
Surselva Tourism AG
Info Brigels
Casa Sentupada
Via Principala 32
CH-7165 Breil/Brigels
Tel.: 0041 81 941 13 31
E-Mail: brigels@surselva.info
Internet: www.surselva.info
Hidden Gem
- Kropfenstein Castle Ruins / Casti Grotta
- Church and frescoes of the Waltensburg Master
- Gallows Hill / Crest la fuortga
- Jörgenburg / Munt Sogn Gieri
Places to eat:
- Restaurant Tumpiv, Brigels
Safety Note
If the weather conditions are uncertain, the route should not be started. Weather changes in the mountains are frequent. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in time.
Equipment
Good hiking shoes with good grip, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles.
Directions
Brigels - Tschuppina - Elevation mark 1350 - Flanz - Plaun Datschina - Casti Grotta/Kropfenstein - Waltensburg - Casti Munt Sogn Gieri - Waltensburg - Uaul Pign - Schetga - Brigels
Directions
Public Transport
Train station Tavanasa-Breil/Brigels. Continue by bus to Breil-vitg, posta. Further information on the SBB timetable can be found here.
Travel Information
Parking
Plenty of parking spaces available at the valley station of the mountain railways in Brigels.
Those starting the route from Waltensburg can park at the valley station of the Curtginet mountain railways.
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