All hikes in Graubünden

From Montafon over the Alpine pastures of Valzifenz and the 2202m-high Schlappiner Joch to the former Walser settlement of Schlappin in Prättigau. Interesting introduction to the history of Montafon in the Schruns Local History Museum.

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.

An impressive route over sunny terraces with colourful dry grassland and superb views of the mountain world. On the way: a typical Engadine village, an old convalescent hotel, hanging bridges and mountain trails, passing lakes, waterfalls and glacier residue.

A circular tour from Bad Ragaz taking in the mystical secrets of the Tamina Gorge. At Altes Bad Pfäfers: visit to the thermal spring grotto with hot water. Return across an impressive natural bridge to Pfäfers village, along the Porta Romana and past the Wartenstein ruins. Rhine bank path back to Bad Ragaz railway station.

Around 1270, the Walser people migrated from the Valais, Pomatt and Gurin over the glacial landscape of Passo del S. Bernardino to Hinterrhein. The appearance of the village is reminiscent of the times of mule-trains and waggoners.

Round-timber construction in Monstein and on Oberalp. Across the pastureland of the former «Meder» (hay meadows) on Fanezfurgga. The trail leads through the fossil-rich Ducan area, to the waterfall and Sertig village. «Hinter den Eggen» Church dating from 1699.

The big star of this hike is the diverse landscape around Arosa. From the highest point, the «Hauptichopf» peak, you can enjoy the splendid panorama of the Schanfigg and Rhine Valleys near Chur. Due to its convenient location, the trail is accessible from spring onwards and a popular early-season route.

This easy circular route leads around the superb Davosersee lake, always with wonderful views of the water, the valley and the magnificent Graubunden mountains. A worthwhile visit for every nature lover.

The lakes of Lag Serein and Lag Crest Ault nestle in little hollows below the rugged rocky faces of Piz Acletta and Piz Run. There are picnic spots along the shores of the lakes, with fantastic views of the mountain range opposite, featuring the Medelser Glacier.

Along the «King's Stage» from northern Italy to the southern portal of the tunnel and over the pass. The mountain hike leads past the crystal-clear Palpuognasee lake, over Weissenstein Alp or Crap Alv up to the Fuorcla Crap Alv (2466 m altitude) and steeply down into Val Bever to the idyllic stage destination of Spinas.

This hike offers a wonderful spectacle of nature: light-green lakes set in the heart of a barren mountain landscape. Highly recommended!

From lively Davos through the peaceful Dischma and Susauna valleys into theEngadine. Passing many impressions left by past trade-route days, the section leads through almost untouched landscapes over the Scaletta-Pass, the highest point of the ViaValtellina.

This route leads from S-chanf into the Val Trupchun through lush alpine meadows, one of the idyllic side valleys of the Upper Engadin. This varies hike offers a fascinating glimpse of the Upper Engadin’s wildlife and plants.

Start at Bad Ragaz, where thermal waters have bubbled since 1840. Freudenberg ruins, open to the public, then a long ascent in light mixed forest, with magnificent views of the Rhine Valley and Graubunden’s mountain world. Over seven bridges to Garschlu.

Climb to the scenic vantage point of Burg Hohenrätien (castle) and the prehistoric rock drawings at Crap Carschenna. Up a narrow trail to the forest clearing at Crocs. Flower-filled hay meadows on Muttner Berg. Typical Walser settlement of Obermutten with tiny timber church.

This is the ideal route for those who prefer an easy mountain ramble. It is especially suited to families with children. Because this hike is so close to the cable car and chair lift, it is very easy to use these to make the route shorter.

The second section leads to one of the highlights of the Via Albula/Bernina, the impressive Landwasser viaduct. Prior to this it runs alongside the foaming Albula river and then on the «Wasserweg ansaina» to a scenic spot for a souvenir photo of the world-famous RhB Rhaetian Railway viaduct.

Scenic pass and valley landscapes on the Jakobsweg route through multifaceted Graubünden. Historic cultural signs of the Santiago pilgrim’s path – and stunning scenery inviting one to reflect on own values and the beauty of nature.

The path runs down from the Untersee to the Stausee, then climbs for 400 metres, passing the Naturfreundehaus to reach the rustic hamlet of Medergen at an altitude of about 2000 metres.

Through moorland and Alpine pastures to the Berninapass. One highlight follows another. The Stazerwald forest, Pontresina, the Morteratsch glacier world, Lago Bianco-Lej Nair watershed and Graubunden's highest mountain.

39 tunnels, 55 bridges, a 1123-meter height difference: the Albula section of the Rhaetian Railway is a superb example of how railways have opened up access to the Alpine countryside. On the Preda to Bergün section, there is an railway adventure trail: a 2.5-hour hike with information about the world's most spectacular railway line.

Squirrels accompany one to the Schatzalp, after which every step of the way changes with a view of the Jakobshorn. On over the Strelapass - inhabited in the 14th century by the Walser Arosa - followed by a rocky valley descent to pastures and the Walser settlement, Dörfji – as well as the homely Graubünden mountain village, Langwies.

The last section leads from Pontresina to unteren Schafberg and the Segantini Hut, the place where Giovanni Segantini died. The hike continues to Samedan, over the Muottas Muragl, with impressive views of the Oberengadin.

This walk offers exceptional views in an old Swiss stone pine forest and over the lakes of the Upper Engadin.

The key point of this stage is Disentis, with its Benedictine Monastery. Also Interesting is the saga surrounding the chapel at Disla. Along the banks of the young Rhine to Sumvitg. A detour up to Bostg is recommended at the start.

The Walserweg Graubünden follows the tracks of the Walsers in the high valleys of Graubunden in 23 one-day stages (total 300 km). The route leads along historic trails through breathtaking nature and intact cultivated landscapes. Hikers gain insights into the culture and history of the Walser folk.

The Walser people carried salt and flour from Juf over the Stallerberg. Rock in plenty at the Flüeseen lakes, majestic the Piz Platta, Alpine the descent into Val Faller. Tga and Alp Flix: former Walser settlements – today oases for flora and fauna in the middle of Parc Ela.

The Hexenplatte, (Witches' Stone), is a flat rock in the middle of a meadow on the Alp Caschlé. Legend has it that it was brought to Caschlé from the opposite side of the valley, suspended from the thread of a spider's web, and that witches once danced upon it.

After the white glacier waters of Lago Bianco, the route leads up to the fantastic vantage point of Sassal Mason with views of Piz Palü, its glacier seeming almost close enough to touch, the heart-shaped Lagh da Palü, Alp Grüm and Val Poschiavo. The peaceful high valley of Cavaglia below offers an invitation to linger.

Those following the Sentiero Segantini (Segantini Path) in Maloja will pass all points related to the artist. The section then leads alongside the Engadin lakes towards St. Moritz and there directly to the Segantini Museum. It finally runs through the Stazerwald forest to Pontresina.

This round tour combines the terms «water» and «mountain» and offers countless beautiful views on Arosa and its surrounding. The trail passes the Altein waterfalls and the Altein lake before making a loop around the Schiesshorn mountain, including the possibility to climb to the peak.

The ViaSpluga is a culturally historic hiking path which taps the history of the region around the Splügenpass. This direct route from southern Germany to Lombardy has linked the fortunes of the Rhaeto-Romanic, Walser and Lombardy people since the Middle Ages.