With stroller to the Curnera reservoir

Simple
9.3 km
2:35 h
291 mhd
291 mhd
Lai Curnera im Juni. Der See ist noch nicht gefüllt.
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Hike into Val Curnera, where the local prospector miners extract their valuable mountain crystals from the rocks. T1

Technique /6
Fitness 1/6
Highest Point  2040 m
Lowest Point  1831 m
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Start
Alp Milez on the Oberalp pass road
Destination
Curnera dam
Coordinates
46.649621, 8.683296

Details

Description

We hike along the paved and traffic-closed road of the Vorderrhein power plants to the dam in Val Curnera. The incline is steady and pleasant. At point 1984 there is a bench where we take our first break with a beautiful view of Tschamut. The path then leads into Val Curnera and with the binoculars we might see the prospectors working on the opposite side. The valley is very rich in minerals, and extraordinary crystal finds are made here repeatedly. Don’t be alarmed if blasting occurs occasionally. Nothing will happen on our side. At point 2039 we are higher than the dam and a slight descent begins. Upon reaching the top of the dam, we see all the way to the back of the valley, where we can recognize scattered alpine huts. The return follows the same path.

Hidden Gem

Followed by a visit to the mineral museum in Sedrun (Tue and Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

Safety Note

Allow 3.5 hours for the round trip

Equipment

Take binoculars

Directions

From the junction on the Oberalppass road at point 1831 to the Maighelshütte, we follow the paved road to the dam and back the same way.

Directions

Public Transport

The start at the Oberalppass road cannot be reached by public transport.

Travel Information

By car from Lucerne over the Oberalppass or from Zurich via Chur to the junction at the height of Alp Milez on the pass road. (Point 1831) Approximately three kilometers below the Oberalp pass summit on the Graubünden side

Parking

Parking available on the side road

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