Experiences along the Grand Tour in Graubünden

When the Rhine flows past Chur, it has already passed some of the most beautiful landscapes on its entire route to the North Sea. Hiking along the banks of the Young Rhine is a real treat indeed.

Explore and discover the mountain forests in the Parc Ela together with Evla the golden eagle: with its different research equipment and a forest diary, the mountain forest goodie bag contains everything that is needed for an exciting day out in the nature.

The Alp Flix are well known for unspoilt nature as far as the eye can see; especially for the absence of traffic on this high plateau. One way to cross all of this space is on horseback: majestic moors, pine forests, meadows and streams spread out over vast plains.

In the Fashion Outlet Landquart, one of the most popular outlet centres in Europe, the Lindt Boutique invites you to a special shopping experience. Enjoy exclusive prices and let yourself be pampered by incomparable chocolate creations.

Thanks to their proud architecture, the Engadine houses with their mighty stonewalls and funnel-shaped windows are impressive at first glance. Their soul, however, lies in their artistic decorations, the Sgraffiti.

The geological formation in the Clemgia Gorge with its green serpentine interspersions is particularly fascinating. The narrow trail wends its way above the Clemgia up to the end of the gorge, leading alternately through mixed forests and across craggy Bündnerschiefer (slate formations typical of Graubünden).

In the Canton of Graubünden, flat moors cover about 3,000 hectares of land. And in these flat moorlands around 10% of Graubünden's flora and fauna can be found. Therefore, these must be protected to the largest extent possible.

At KuKuk playgrounds children learn more than climbing, moving hand over hand, hopping or balancing. Here nature is presented as something living, unique, and worth protecting.

On the trail with its variety of attractions, children learn about the mountain world in a playful fashion, and solve a thrilling puzzle concerning the chamois “Granita”.

Fast and furious rafting on the Landquart in Grisons.

This viewpoint was known a long time ago for ore mining, but is now famous for its far-reaching views. You could spot as many as 1,000 peaks from up here.

The botanical garden Alpinum Schatzalp is privately run through the Berghotel Schatzalp. The Alpinum is at an average altitude of over 1800 meters and covers a total area of approx. 5 hectares. Numerous different habitats merge into one another and form the most diverse Locations for plant collections such as edelweiss, gentian, bluebells and much more.

This culinary tour of the Old Town of Chur is extremely popular. It is the perfect way to blend culture with culinary delights - gspunna guat!

With his keen eye for beautiful landscapes, and unique light conditions, Segantini discovered this special patch of the earth. Between the wide valley of the River Inn and the valley that leads to the Bernina Pass, this is probably the most beautiful vantage point above the lakes of Upper Engadine. Sunsets from here are a sight to behold.

Two cable cars over the blue lakes of the Upper Engadin – different heights, different experiences: On the Corvatsch you can enjoy high-alpine views of Piz Bernina’s Biancograt ridge, while Furtschellas offers a hiking paradise with six mountain lakes.

Over 100 different flowers..

She was once hated: the wild, deep gorge carved out by the Hinter Rhine was called the “Evil Road” by mule drivers. Today, visitors are drawn to the spectacular expanse of water and rock.

Chesa Merleda, which is studded with battlements, is the landmark of proud La Punt. The impressive ensemble of splendid patrician and guest houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries is a historic witness to a flourishing trade and tourism history at the Albula Pass. With the construction of a bridge over the Inn river in the 16th century, the lords of the Albertini family, also known as the ‘Lords of the Bridge’, laid the foundations for development and prosperity in La Punt.

Like gigantic tongues, the Pers Glacier and the Morteratsch Glacier are pushing from the snow-covered peaks of Piz Palü and Piz Bernina in the direction of Pontresina.

This 13 km-long nature trail is sure to be an amazing experience for nature lovers of all ages – an ideal way to become acquainted with the wonders of nature.

From a stroll around the old town to the hiking trail, the city of Chur, with its local mountain Brambrüesch, has nature right on its doorstep. Hiking trails, meadows filled with flowers and cycling routes can all be reached in no time at all via cable car.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has a new family spa, continuing its three-generation concept. The pools will delight both younger and older children (up to 16 years of age) as well as their parents and grandparents.

Wildly romantic, sunny and sheltered: Pontresina is nestled amongst mountains – a place for leisure as well as recreation. Arguably the best vantage point is the world-famous Montebello hairpin bend, at the point where the Bernina section of the Rhaetian Railway crosses the road. You can see the tallest peaks of the Eastern Alps behind the Morteratsch Glacier, including Piz Bernina (4,049 m), Piz Palü (3,901 m), Piz Roseg (3,937 m) and Bellavista. Fancy cooling down a little? The glacier trail from Morteratsch station takes you to where the ice is eternal.

An oasis of well-being at 1,560 metres above sea level – an expansive water and wellness environment. The offering ranges from various saunas and Kneipp baths to foot pools and a silent room.

There is much to discover here! Following on the trail of the four elements during a circular hike with the whole family.

The Nature Trail in the Ofenpass area (between Zernez and the Münstertal Valley) provides young and old with interesting information on the natural environment.

Father Alexander Lozza from Marmorera (1880–1953) was the priest in Salouf, a notorious poacher and an exceptionally gifted Romanic poet.

An impressive view from Piz Palü across the Bellavista to Piz Bernina. Six kilometres before the Bernina Pass, the cable car climbs up on the right to this glacier viewpoint at almost 3,000 metres above sea level.

The Viamala gorge lies near the historical viaSpluga transit route, one of the many roads that led to Rome in ancient times. With its rugged cliffs, the kaleidoscopic play of colours on the water, and the potholes that have been cut into the rock over thousands of years, this gorge offers an unforgettable nature experience. Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was one of many who were fascinated by the gorge: “I shall not write about the tremendous grandeur of the Viamala. I feel as if I had not known Switzerland at all!”

Bike Academy Davos offers a course in cycling technique. Participants are invited to find out everything about their bikes and try out the things they have been taught directly on the ground, in the beautiful mountains around Davos.

A stately ibex, head bowed, sits atop its throne on the summit of Piz Nair, overlooking the Upper Engadin at its feet.