Sanaspans Waterfall – Parpaner Rothorn Summit loop from Vaz/Obervaz

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Sanaspans Waterfall – Parpaner Rothorn Summit loop from Vaz/Obervaz

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Sanaspans Waterfall – Parpaner Rothorn Summit loop from Vaz/Obervaz

08:07

18.1km

1,310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.07 km for 847 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

Sanaspans Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Riesen Parpaner Rothorn, Aroser Rothorn, Piz Mez and Lenzerhorn form a mighty mountain cirque up here, from whose slopes, especially in spring when the snow melts, many small rivulets …

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3.77 km

Alp Sanaspans

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The wooden furniture in front of the hut invites you to take a break at Alp Sanaspans, which also offers overnight stays in a straw dormitory. When the flag is …

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6.43 km

The higher you climb from Alp Sanaspans towards Rothorn, the wilder, barer and more alpine the surroundings become. Exactly to the taste of the marmots, who are allowed to call this beautiful landscape their home.

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8.88 km

Rothorn Summit Station (2,865 m)

Highlight • Rest Area

Great panorama from the 2861 meter high Rothorn, provided the weather is good.

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8.94 km

Parpaner Rothorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

There are two ways to reach the Parpaner Rothorn: either by taking the cable car or by embarking on a challenging and strenuous hike. If you choose the latter option, …

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13.1 km

Alp Scharmoin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the Alp Scharmoin farm, there's a self-service refrigerator with drinks and a bench where you can enjoy them while enjoying the beautiful view. You can refill your drinking water at the large fountain.

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13.6 km

View from Scharmoin Middle Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hikers, bikers, and other day-trippers congregate here at the mid-station of the Parpaner Rothorn cable car. The place is a good and popular starting point for an adventure in the mountains above Lenzerheide.

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

8.15 km

767 m

660 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

7.04 km

1.68 km

1.09 km

310 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,820 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

Weather

Sunday 25 October

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1°C

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Comments

October 31, 2022,Tour

Gorgeous hike
Started in Lenzerheide to the waterfall and then up to the Parpaner Rothorn.
Down over partly difficult terrain (somewhat exposed) via Scharmoin down to the starting point.

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