Waterway ansaina

Simple

13.1 km

2:30 h

63 mhd

Wasserweg ansaina im Herbst, oberhalb von Alvaneu Bad © Giglio Pasqua

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Kühe bei der Ranch Farsox mit Ausblick ins Albulatal Richtung Filisur u. Bergün © Giglio Pasqua

Discover places to linger, observe and marvel along the Albula and the Landwasser as well as at the famous Alvaneu springs.

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Highest Point 1017 m

Lowest Point 928 m

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Start

Alvaneu Bath

Destination

Alvaneu Bath

Coordinates

46.668573, 9.648918

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Description

The trail leads past sulphur-iron springs and the Landwasser Viaduct. In the interplay between rest and relaxation, exploration and activity, exploration and contemplation , visitors become familiar with the element of water. At 11 stations, water in the cultural landscape can be experienced in its many facets.

Don't forget your swimming trunks! A visit to the Alvaneu sulphur bath is a must and relaxes the body and mind. (Currently closed)

The waterway was created by the initiative of the Albula Waterway Association and is also maintained by it. www.ansaina.ch

Hidden Gem

The waterway is also suitable as an excursion for school classes. On request, the association Parc Ela offers guided excursions.

Flyer Waterway Ansaina

Directions

Alvaneu Bad (957 m.) – Alvaneu station (1000 m.) -SchmittnertobelViaduct (1020 m.) – Zinols/Rözenwald (990 m.) – Alvaneu Bad (957 m.)

The path is signposted throughout with blue waterway boards. Information boards indicate the items.

Directions

Public Transport

With SBB and Rhaetian Railway via Chur or from St. Moritz to Tiefencastel or Filisur. From there we continue by post bus to Alvaneu Bad. Timetable online: www.sbb.ch.

Waypoints

Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Wasserweg ansaina 07: Eisenquelle

Waterway ansaina 07: Iron Spring

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Leisure/Service Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Wasserweg ansaina 06: Landwasser und Viadukt

Waterway ansaina 06: Landwasser and Viaduct

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Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Wasserweg ansaina 08: Rözenwald und Flachswaschteiche

Waterway ansaina 08: Rözenwald and flax washing ponds

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Wasserweg ansaina 05: Schmittnertobel und Kleinkraftwerk

Waterway ansaina 05: Schmittnertobel and small power plant

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Wasserweg ansaina 03: Steg

Waterway ansaina 03: Jetty

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Wasserweg ansaina 02: Kleine Quelle

Waterway ansaina 02: Small spring

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Wasserweg ansaina 04: Schwefelquelle

Waterway ansaina 04: sulphur spring

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Leisure/Service Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Wasserweg ansaina 9: Albula und Schaftobelbach

Waterway ansaina 9: Albula and Schaftobelbach

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Leisure/Service Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Wasserweg ansaina 01: Batterie

Waterway ansaina 01: Battery

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Farm Shop Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Ranch Farsox

Species-appropriate animal husbandry is very important to Cordo Simeon on his farm. In the farm shop, Farsoxer dried meat, fitness salsiz, fresh meat from organic pasture beef as well as raw bacon and raw ham from alpine pigs have been awarded the Parc Ela label.

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Fireplace Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Grillstelle am Schmittner Viadukt

The barbecue area is located directly on the Schmittner Viaduct and only a few minutes away from the Landwasser Viaduct.

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Monument Val Surses Savognin Bivio

UNESCO World Heritage railway

This over 100 year-old railway stretch over the Albula and Bernina passes is a masterpiece of construction engineering and line layout. Since July 2008 the Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

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Public Facility Bergün Filisur

Landwasserviadukt

The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most famous structures in Graubünden and the most spectacular bridge structure of the RhB. Since 2008, the Landwasser Viaduct has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the summer of 2025, the Landwasserwelt - the adventure world around the Landwasser Viaduct - will open its doors.

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Store Bergün Filisur

Biohof Las Sorts

The organic farm Las Sorts is one of the Parc Ela producers. Hoflada serves regional specialities such as mountain hay salsa, alpine cheese or over 40 types of mountain potatoes. With terrace. You can also stay in a rulotta.

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Fireplace Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Grillstelle am Wasserweg

The barbecue area is located on the Ansaina waterway in the forest of Alvaneu Bad and can also be reached from the village in a few minutes. Just opposite the barbecue area is a playground. The Albula flows next door and only a short hike away is the Schaftobelfall and also the Crap Furò is about 1.15 hours walk away. The Crap Furò is the geographical centre of Graubünden - see Path of the Pioneers.

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