Rheinschlucht/Ruinaulta: Ilanz - Reichenau

Medium

21.2 km

4:15 h

143 mhd

216 mhd

Seit weit über 100 Jahren fährt auch die Bahn mitten durch Ruinaulta

Rheinschlucht Wanderung (Ilanz-Reichenau)

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Switzerland's Grand Canyon, the Rhine Gorge, offers unforgettable fauna and flora. The historic landslide comes into its own during the hike from Ilanz to Reichenau. The hike can be shortened at will with the Rhaetian Railway.

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Highest Point 712 m

Lowest Point 587 m

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Start

Ilanz, Ilanz

Destination

Reichenau-Tamins Train Station

Coordinates

46.775249, 9.206895

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Description

Starting in Ilanz, the path leads along the anterior Rhine (Vorderrhein) through a floodplain of national importance to Versam station in the heart of the valley. The Rhine gorge is characterised by 300 meter high sandstone walls. The Swiss Grand Canyon offers an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and vegetation. As there is no continuous trail between Versam and Trin stations, this section has to be covered by Rhaetian Railway. The footpath resumes at Trin Station. The path leads along the river bank to Reichenau, where the Vorderrhein (anterior Rhine) and Hinterrhein (posterior Rhine) rivers meet.
In and out with the Ruinaulta ticket: The Ruinaulta ticket offers you unlimited all day travel by train and postbus through the Rhine gorge.

Note(s)
Please note: The section Versam Station to Trin Station is not accessible by foot due to the terrain and must therefore be covered by Rhaetian Railway.

See also
Surselva Tourismus AG
Info Ilanz
Bahnhofstrasse 25
CH-7130 Ilanz/Glion
Tel.: 0041 81 920 11 05
E-Mail: ilanz@surselva.info
Internet: www.surselva.info

Geheimtipp

Along the way you will find numerous rest areas and fire pits. Please use firewood sparingly.

There are places to stop for refreshments at the train stations in Valendas, Versam and Trin.

Sicherheitshinweis

Attention: There is no hiking trail near the river between Versam Station and Trin Station and the area may not be walked on (nature conservation). The section of the route must therefore be covered by the Rhaetian Railway.

For those in good shape, a hiking trail leads from Versam Station via Pintrun and Trin Digg to Trin Station in about 3 hours. The hiking time from Ilanz to Reichenau is then over 7 hours.

The hiking trail between Trin Station and Reichenau is closed in the winter season due to the tranquility of the game and the risk of falling rocks. Please note the blocking on the map function.

In case of uncertain weather conditions, the tour should not be started. Weather changes in the mountains are common. If a rain front or similar comes up during the hike, you should turn back in time.

Ausrüstung

Good hiking shoes with a good profile or trekking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), drink, ev. Meals, ev. Hiking poles.

Directions

Ilanz - Castrisch - Valendas Station - Versam Station - Trin Station - Reichenau-Tamins

Directions

Public Transport

From Chur, Ilanz train station is easily accessible with an idyllic ride through the Rhine Gorge. The hike can be shortened at will with the Rhaetian Railway. The exact connections can be found on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch

Anreise Information

Ilanz can be reached from both Chur and Disentis/Mustér via Route 19.

Parking

Directly at the train station in Ilanz there is a large paid parking lot. There is another smaller parking lot at the train station in Castrisch (also for a fee).

Waypoints

Bridge Surselva

Brücke, Schluein-Castrisch

Between Castrisch and Schluein there has been a pedestrian bridge over the Rhine since the beginning of 2017.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Alix in Valendas

The Alix observation deck is located in Valendas. From the platform, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the confluence of the Carrera stream. The viewing platform is accessible via the hiking trail from Valenda's village.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Cafe zur Einkehr

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Sports Facility Surselva

Kanuschule Versam GmbH

The Versam Canoe School has been at home in the Rhine Gorge for 30 years. The river and its unique landscape fascinate the experienced team every day. Join us on a raft or learn to canoe – and let yourself be infected by the passion.

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Sommer in der Rheinschlucht: Die Chrummwag

Canyon Surselva

Rhine gorge

The Ruinaulta in Graubünden is one of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes in the Alps. The natural monument with a raging river, white cliffs and vast forests is also known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.

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Viewpoint Chur

Aussichtsplattform Wackenau

At the end of the massive Rhine Gorge you will find the Wackenau viewing platform. It is named after the ruins above it. It can be reached via Trin Station or Bonaduz. The observation deck is accessible from May to October.

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