Via Mala is a notorious, eight-kilometer section of the trail along the Hinterrhein between Thusis and Zillis-Reischen in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

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absolutely, an imposing gorge where the Hinter-Rhein flows deep down. The name of the ViaMala comes from the first road that was carved into the rock above the gorge. This road is closed to traffic, but from Thusis you can also ride this "hiking trail" by racing bike.

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Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Juf Village loop from Cazis

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Lake Montespluga – Via Mala Gorge near Thusis loop from Motta di Sotto

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Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Splügen loop from Sufers

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Elevation 900 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Zillis-Reischen, Viamala, Graubünden, Switzerland

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Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Juf Village loop from Cazis

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Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Splügen loop from Sufers

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