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For centuries, the Safien inhabitants crossed the Glaspass with cattle and goods to the marketplace of Thusis. Walser folk settled in Inner and Usser Glas and Tschappina. The abandoned Walser settlement of Masügg, now alp pastureland, at the foot of the Piz Beverin.

Description

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

Technical information

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Start location
Safien-Platz
Destination
Thusis
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
1845 m
Ascent
720 m
Descent
1350 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
5 h 35 min
Duration back
6 h 15 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
June - October
Theme
Over a pass, To an alp, With panoramic view
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Route

Walserweg

San Bernardino - Brand (A)
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 5/19

Distance

17 km

Duration

5 h 35 min

Ascent

720 m

Travel information: Safien-Platz

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