Senda Sursilvana
Overview
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Distance 14 km
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Duration 4 h 40 min
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Ascent 880 m
Intro
The mountain tour starts in Sumvitg and follows the left flank of the valley up to Brigels. High above the valley basin of the Surselva, the Senda Sursilvana meanders alongside the mountain flanks. En route we come across steep mountain streams that later flow into the Vorderrhein. The hiking tour leads through picturesque villages in Graubünden.
Description
Sumvitg – S.Benedetg – Cartatscha – Schlans – Dardin – Brigels
The hiking trail "Senda Sursilvana" from Oberalp Pass to Chur , approximately 100 km long, offers a plethora of cultural highlights. The trail has several stages. High above the Vorderrhein, on the sunny terraces of the Surselva, a trail leads you through small mountain and farming villages, past romantic hamlets, historic buildings and imposing vistas. The Senda Sursilvana attracts inexperienced hikers as well as mountaineers.
Sights: Benedictine Monastery with museum in Disentis, Cuort Ligia Grigia (Museum) in Trun, castle ruins in Waltensburg, St. Remigius church und Megalith Park in Falera, Cauma Lake near Flims, Cathedral with treasure trove, episcopal court and winery in Chur.
Other attraction: The small church designed by the star architect Peter Zumthor has made the hamlet of Sogn Benedetg a pilgrimage site for architecture buffs from around the world.
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 |
Sumvitg
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| Destination |
Breil/Brigels
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| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
1000 m
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| Ascent |
880 m
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| Descent |
640 m
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| Distance |
14 km
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| Duration |
4 h 40 min
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| Duration back |
4 h 25 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
May - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, To a mountain peak
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