Relax and enjoy – hiking highlights of the Surselva

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Hiking Collection by Surselva Tourismus

7 routes

33:26 h

81.7 km

5,030 m

On the shore of a tranquil mountain lake, the panorama is reflected in the mirror-still water. You see jagged rock faces and blue sky, while in the distance are the sounds of bird calls. When hiking in the Surselva, you’re in a landscape that will work its magic all the way into your heart.

The region boasts a mixture of wild gorges, scenic high-altitude trails and quiet high valleys. Whether the spectacular Rhine Gorge, airy ridges or idyllic mountain lakes, every trail leads to breathtaking views. The variety means there’s something for everyone, from short strolls to challenging day hikes and weekend-long adventures.

This Collection includes superb sights, like Lag Serein, embedded in a barren high alpine landscape; the Greina Plateau, with its meandering watercourses; and the hike from Ilanz through the impressive Rhine Gorge. The Caplutta Sogn Benedetg (Chapel of St Benedict) and the traces of historic mining near Trun are just two examples of the exciting cultural sites awaiting discovery.

Many of these routes can easily be reached by public transport via the Rhaetian Railway or the Bus alpin. Consult the weather forecast before setting out, especially at higher altitudes, and it’s also worth looking into the mountain huts and refreshment stops along the route. Have fun discovering and enjoying the hiking highlights in the Surselva.

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Activities

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Panoramic hike between Piz Mundaun and Péz Sezner
02:41
6.78km
2.5km/h
500m
250m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This panoramic tour starts at Piz Mundaun, which you can reach on foot with one of the three cable cars or by hiking bus. You can refuel at the mountain restaurant at the summit before you really get going. Even up here, a breathtaking view of the Surselva opens up – so spectacular that Piz Mundaun is…
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Rhine Gorge: Ilanz to Versam into the heart of the gorge
03:26
11.5km
3.3km/h
160m
200m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This hike leads through one of Switzerland's most spectacular natural wonders: the Rhine Gorge – also known as the "Swiss Grand Canyon." Starting in Ilanz, you'll follow the Vorderrhein through a fascinating floodplain landscape. Caution: Between April 1 and July 15, entry to designated protected areas…
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The Greina – one-day alpine bus route
07:14
16.1km
2.2km/h
1,040m
700m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Early in the morning, the alpine bus takes you from Vrin to the remote Parvalsauns – your starting point for an extraordinary day hike. Even on the ascent to the Diesrut Pass, you'll feel the tranquility of the high alpine landscape. Once at the top, the view opens up over the vast Greina Plain – a moment…
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Hochtal Val Frisal
04:24
11.6km
2.6km/h
630m
630m
Expert
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
You start, preferably early in the morning, in Cuort near Brigels, where the Flembach stream accompanies you and the 12th-century Sogn Sievi chapel stands along the way. The hiking trail soon branches off onto a dirt road into Val Frisal. In the shade of the spruce trees, you climb steadily, inhaling…
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Lag Serein – a long loop from S. Benedetg
05:21
13.5km
2.5km/h
1,020m
1,020m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The tour starts just before the charming hamlet of Sogn Benedetg, where you first follow the village road for a few steps and then reach the famous wooden building by Peter Zumthor, the Caplutta Sogn Benedetg. You climb through the idyllic mountain landscape to Alp Glivers. Here, you've already gained…
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Lag da Pigniu – an enjoyable loop
02:50
8.94km
3.2km/h
260m
260m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
You begin this tour directly in the small mountain village of Pigniu. The route around Lag da Pigniu is ideal for a leisurely day of hiking. As soon as you reach the dam, an impressive mountain backdrop opens up, with the turquoise lake nestled within it – surrounded by steep cliffs and waterfalls.

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Puntegliashütte at the foot of the Tödi massif
07:32
13.3km
1.8km/h
1,420m
1,420m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
From the small village of Trun, you first climb leisurely through meadows and sparse forest into the Val Punteglias. Along the way, you'll see the Cartatscha ruins perched on a rock opposite. The further you hike, the wilder the landscape becomes, and you'll reach the Alp da Punteglias. The path eventually…
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