Graubünden — The storyteller of the ViaSpluga
Hiking Collection by MySwitzerland
8
Tours
47:05 h
87.0 mi
16,525 ft
Passing deep gorges, high mountains, and historic villages, the ViaSpluga leads over the Splügenpass to Italy. In this Collection, we show you the old transit route over the Alps with the help of Erwin Dirnberger, the storyteller of the ViaSpluga.
Erwin Dirnberger knows the history of the 42-mile (68 km) long hiking trail from Thusis to Chiavenna like no other and he would like to share his fascination for the ViaSpugla with you. That’s why he developed an open-air show where he resurrects the history of hemmers, merchants, soldiers, and shopkeepers in shows along the transit route. You can meet the narrator on one of the four stages with antique props from his museum, the Casa Storica in Andeer.
In addition to the ViaSpugla which takes you through the breathtaking Viamala, up the spectacular winding serpentines of the Splügen Pass, offering you unforgettable views of the Cardinello Gorge, this Collection also shows you seven other experiences in Graubünden.
You can experience the region in all its diversity on exciting themed trails, guided hikes or picturesque panoramic trails.
You can find even more adventures and special experiences in Graubünden in the Engadine such as running the Bernina Tour with trail runner Julia Bleasdale. She has lost her heart to the Engadine and trail running - running is like flying to her: komoot.com/collection/868/engadin-st-moritz-running-is-like-flying-to-me
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Tours & Highlights
- Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.Difficult23:1942.4 mi1.8 mph7,500 ft8,700 ft
ViaSpluga is a historic transit route once used by the Romans to cross the Alps. The approximately 68-kilometer hiking trail leads from Thusis via Zillis, Andeer, Splügen and the Splügen Pass to Chiavenna in Italy. You can do it well in four daily stages, with Andeer, Splügen and Isola being the stage…
- Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Difficult05:2511.3 mi2.1 mph875 ft3,225 ft
On this scenic mountain trail you hike through the Val Bregaglia, one of the most secluded valleys in Switzerland. On old paths it goes through bright mixed forests and massive granite slabs. You always have the powerful backdrop of the impressive mountain peaks on the other side of the valley in view…
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- Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Intermediate02:344.83 mi1.9 mph1,200 ft1,200 ft
On the circular walk from Obergmeind over the Glaspass you get an exciting insight into the unique landscape, which was shaped both by nature and by human hands. On countless information boards you can find out more about the history of the landslides on the Heinzenberg on the way, illuminating the topic…
- Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.Difficult04:407.11 mi1.5 mph1,725 ft1,725 ft
The eleven-kilometer hike takes you from the Oberalppass to Tomasee, the source of the Rhine, and back. On the way you will enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama and beautiful flowers such as meadowfoam, gentian, alpine roses, daisies and white cotton grass along the way.
The hike starts at the Oberalppass…
- Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate04:158.06 mi1.9 mph2,100 ft2,100 ft
The Val d'Uina offers the ideal habitat for over 20 native orchid species. On a guided hike through the valley you can let Ernst Schlumpf show you the most beautiful places where the plants grow best and drive the most magnificent flowers.
The hike starts in Sur En at the Postbus stop. From here Ernst…
- Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Intermediate01:322.60 mi1.7 mph1,325 ft75 ft
From Tarasp you can take part in a guided hike to Alp Laisch. Through wildly romantic forests you hike up to the alp, where happy dairy cows graze and you can enjoy a magnificent view. The Senn will show you how delicious milk cheese is made from the milk in his dairy. Of course you can also taste the…
- Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Intermediate03:306.81 mi1.9 mph1,500 ft1,375 ft
In Obersaxen, you can not only hike wonderfully, but also observe the native wild animals. On a guided hike, the hunter Ludwig Tschudor takes you to Mundaun, where he wanders with you through the mountains and forests to observe deer, chamois, marmots and eagles. On the way he tells you interesting things…
- Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.Easy01:503.91 mi2.1 mph300 ft1,075 ft
The promising theme trail is especially suitable for families. The just over six kilometers are easy to do and exciting info points await you on the way. You will learn more about life on the alp, such as where the cows graze, what happens to the milk on the alp and why the cows carry bells.
The hike…
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Distance87.0 mi
- Duration47:05 h
- Elevation16,525 ft
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