Via Capricorn

Route Turrahus - Wergenstein

Overview

  • Distance 18 km
  • Duration 6 h 25 min
  • Ascent 1100 m

Hint

Intro

Piggamad marks the start of the steep and challenging climb to the Alperschälli, where you often come across capricorns. Skirting the Farcletta digl Lai Grand and the tarns of Lai Grand and Lai Pintg, you cross the legendary Alp Anarosa to arrive at Wergenstein.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see

Description

Content provider

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
Turrahus
Destination
Wergenstein
Direction
One way
Ascent
1100 m
Descent
1300 m
Distance
18 km
Duration
6 h 25 min
Duration back
6 h 35 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Details Tour description

Route

Via Capricorn

Wergenstein - Wergenstein
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Map

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Contact

Viamala Tourismus
Bodenplatz 4
7435  Splügen

Phone  +41 (0)81 650 90 30
info@viamala.ch
viamala.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 3/3

Distance

18 km

Duration

6 h 25 min

Ascent

1100 m

Travel information: Safien-Platz

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