Winter hiking trail Vättis - Kunkels

Medium

10.4 km

2:35 h

189 mhd

188 mhd

Entspannter Winterwandweg abseits des Rummels

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Flache Wegführung machen diesen Weg ideal für Familien und gemütliche Wanderer*innen

10 km long winter hiking trail in the quiet Tamina Valley, away from the crowds and at the foot of the Calanda.

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Highest Point 1134 m

Lowest Point 945 m

Best Season

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Coordinates

46.909043, 9.439936

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Description

The village of Vättis, where this leisurely winter hiking trail starts, lies at the very back of the Tamina Valley. At 10.3 kilometers and 200 meters in altitude, the trail is almost flat and is therefore also suitable for leisurely hikers and families. You won't find any winter hustle and bustle here and can enjoy the tranquillity of the winter landscape. The trail runs along the Kunkelsstrasse and you always have a view of the imposing mountain personalities of the Tamina Valley, such as the Calanda.

Hidden Gem

Sun loungers await you at the Kunkelswagen (1 km after the start) as well as various snacks and drinks on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Equipment

Normal winter hiking equipment, sturdy shoes.

Directions

The tour starts near the village store in Vättis. There you will also find a bus stop and a free parking lot. From there, you set off on a narrow footpath, which takes you back to Langgasse shortly afterwards. Follow this until you reach the junction with Kunkelsstrasse. Now follow the path past the Kunkelswagen and the Hüttenwiese campsite (only in summer). The path leads you to the Berggasthaus Eggwald (no restaurant), from where you take the same way back.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train to Bad Ragaz, continue by bus to the bus stop Vättis, Dorf.

Travel Information

Take the Bad Ragaz highway exit, then the main road to Pfäfers. In the village of Pfäfers, continue to Vättis.

Parking

Parking spaces are available opposite the petrol station in the village center (Calfeisenstrasse) or at the bus stop in Vättis, Dorf.

Waypoints

View of the west face of the Calanda of Vättis

Viewpoint Heidiland

View of the Calanda

"Calanda" - The local mountain of Chur towers majestically over Vättis!

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Das Vättner Fenster (orange) und das Welterbe Sardona (weinrot)

Attraction Heidiland

The Vättner Window

The Vättner Window is a geological peculiarity that explains the entire formation of the Tamina Valley and the Alps in a way that is understandable even for laypeople.

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Museum Heidiland

Dragon hole Museum Vättis

The Drachenloch Museum Vättis showcases finds from the Drachenloch, including Paleolithic cave bear bones and documents from the excavation period 1917-1923. A mineral collection, Roman coins, and a model of the Walser settlement St. Martin complement the exhibition.

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Museum Heidiland

Jagdmuseum Vättis

The Vättis Hunting Museum showcases lifelike specimens, impressive antlers, and native bird species. It offers an artistic setting with suitable images and invites nature enthusiasts to discover the animal world.

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City Heidiland

Vättis

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Museum Heidiland

Druckerei "Offizin Parnassia" Vättis

The printing house Offizin Parnassia in Vättis combines traditional craftsmanship with modern book production. In the workshop, lead type is cast, books are printed on hand presses, and classically bound. Tours are available upon registration.

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