Walserweg
Overview
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Distance 23 km
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Duration 7 h 10 min
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Ascent 1100 m
Intro
Picturesque yet challenging hike from Langwies to Klosters via the Fondei Valley. Good level of fitness and sturdy hiking boots are essential. The reward is unspoiled cultural landscape and lush alp pastureland stretching far and wide.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-35/stage-17
Description
It’s uphill from Langwies through the wild Fondeier Tobel gorge. Hikers will first encounter sun-kissed wooden chalets at Stutz and, on reaching Strassberg, marvel at the wooden edifices of the former Walser settlement. Here and there, they will be able to spot farmers with their hay loaders; but otherwise, peace and tranquillity prevail in the high valley of Fondei. At the Duranna Pass, the trail runs alongside cotton-grass moorland lakes in a flat moorland area of national importance. The descent on the Prättigau side is via easily accessible alps all the way to Klosters. The Walser culture is even omnipresent in this famous tourist resort. Those wishing to gain an insight into the life of Walser farmers should pay a visit to the Nutli-Hüschi regional museum.
Package offers available here: www.walserweg.ch
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Langwies
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| Destination |
Klosters
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| Ascent |
1100 m
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| Descent |
1350 m
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| Distance |
23 km
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| Duration |
7 h 10 min
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| Duration back |
7 h 30 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
To an alp, To a mountain peak
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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