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Photo spot Obermutten
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The new Grand Tour of Switzerland photo spot is located at the wooden church in the Walser settlement of Obermutten.
Description
Obermutten
Around 1000 years ago, the Alemanni reached the Goms in Valais on their migration from the Bernese Oberland and gradually colonised the upper Rhone Valley. Around the 13th to 14th centuries, individual groups of Valaisans or Walsers began to leave the Rhone Valley; they moved in all directions, but mainly eastwards. In Graubünden, for example, to Rheinwald (Sufers, Splügen, Nufenen, Hinterrhein), Avers, Obersaxen, Vals, St. Martin, Safiental (Safien and Tenna), Valendas, Versam, Tschappina and Mutten, to name but a few.
Until the village fire on 25 April 1946, the Walser settlement of Obermutten consisted of wooden Walser houses, some of which were very old and had sun-blackened facades. The part of the village south of the village well was spared from the fire.
The lower-lying district of Stafel (1750 m) belongs to Obermutten. In summer, Obermutten is a popular place for relaxing holidays in the heart of nature and is ideal for hiking and mountain biking. In winter, the two districts are connected by a ski lift. Obermutten is also a popular starting point for snowshoe hikes and ski tours.
Wooden church
The church in Obermutten is one of the most unique religious buildings in Switzerland. It is the only place of worship made entirely of wood.
Directions
Public Transport
Obermutten can be reached by PostBus from Thusis. Reservation required. Further information and timetable details can be found in the SBB online timetable.
Directions
Take exit 22-Thusis-Süd on the A13 towards Thusis-Süd/St. Moritz/Tiefencastel/Davos/Sils i.D. Turn left towards Albula as far as the Solas/Solis junction. From the junction on Schynstrasse by the Soliserbrücke bridge, you can reach Mutten comfortably and safely on the newly constructed access road. From Mutten, via Stafel to Obermutten, the route continues along the old, romantic dirt road.
Plan your journey with the Google route planner.
Parking
Car parking is available at the entrance to the village of Obermutten.
Contact
Photo spot Obermutten
Obermutten, 7431 Mutten
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