Rhäzünser Rheinauen
Overview
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Distance 18 km
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Ascent 300 m
Intro
This pleasant mountain bike tour takes you along the Rhäzünser Rheinauen and features unique views of these wetlands of national importance. It also takes in a visit of the church at Sogn Gieri, famous for its murals, considered unrivalled by art historians.
Description
From the railway station at Rhäzüns we soon reach the water's edge, our nostrils filling with the fresh air from the wetlands. The Rhäzünser Rheinauen are among the most best preserved wetland areas in Switzerland and are considered of national importance. We continue along the single trail as it rises and falls until we reach the flatter section along the Rhine dam after Rothenbrunnen.
Along the Polenweg to Reichenau the sparse forest lets us glimpse wonderful views of these unique Rheinauen wetlands. Along this section of the route the Hinterrhein meanders from one side of the valley to the other. In Reichenau, the confluence of the Hinterrhein and Vorderrhein, we once again switch to the other side of the river and roll on towards Bonaduz.
After a short, steep ascent up to the high plateau of Rhäzüns and Bonaduz the route continues past Sogn Gieri (St. Georg), which is well worth a stop. The Romanesque church, more than 1,000 years old, is famous beyond Switzerland's borders for its astonishing and beautifully preserved murals. After the rewarding visit of Sogn Gieri we happily cycle back to Rhäzüns.
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 |
Rhäzüns
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| Destination |
Rhäzüns
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| Ascent |
300 m
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| Descent |
300 m
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| Distance |
18 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
7 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
9 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
2 km
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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Chur Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 3
7001
Chur
Phone
+41 (0)81 252 18 18
info@churtourismus.ch
churtourismus.ch
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