2 Lake Hike to the Älplisee and the Schwellisee

Medium

7.7 km

2:30 h

347 mhd

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This hike takes you to 2 of a total of 10 lakes in Arosa. From the Hörnli valley station you reach the Älplisee and afterwards the Schwellisee. At the end you will return to the Hörnli.

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Highest Point 2174 m

Lowest Point 1832 m

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Start

Hörnli Valley Station

Destination

Hörnli Valley Station

Coordinates

46.772785, 9.65861

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Description

The part 10-lake hike leads past two of the lakes. Start and end of the tour is at the Hörnli valley station

Älplisee

The Älplisee is situated at 2,156 m.a.s.l. on the Arosa Älpli, southwest of Innerarosa behind the Älpliriegel. The lake is embedded in the source area of the Plessur, between the Schwellisee, the mountains Erzhorn, Aroser Rothorn as well as Älplihorn. In summer the demanding mountain hiking trails in the direction of Erzhornsattel, Rothorn, Ramozhütte/Welschtobel, Hörnli and to Gredigs Fürggli lead past the lake.

Schwellisee

The Schwellisee is situated at 1,933 m.a.s.l. on the Arosa Alp, southwest of Innerarosa on the young Plessur. The stone pine trunks in the lake still bear witness to the extensive stone pine forest that once stretched far above the Schwellisee and was later cleared by the Walsers.

The board for the 10-Lake-Plausch is placed at the outflow of the lake.

Geheimtipp

Take a good camera - the colors of the lakes are beautiful.

Sicherheitshinweis

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please follow the rules and signposting. You will find further helpful tips under the hiking information.

Ausrüstung

good footwear, clothing suitable for the weather, food and drink

Directions

Hörnlibahn - Schwellisee - Älplisee - Schwellisee - Hörnlibahn

Directions

Public Transport

Take the RhB from Chur to Arosa. Then on foot or by bus to the Hörnli valley station.

Anreise Information

By car on the road from Chur to Arosa to the Hörnli valley station.

Parking

There is a parking lot at the Hörnli valley station. Further information can be found here.

Waypoints

Store Arosa Lenzerheide

Skill Center Kiosk

The kiosk next to the Skill Center offers drinks, fine hot dogs and ice cream.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaruant Alpenblick

With a lot of passion, Beat Caduff and Hitsch Leu have given the traditional mountain restaurant an exciting concept. Now you can expect Beat-inspired aromatic cuisine with great wines and rarities, as well as renovated, cosy hotel rooms and a snowmobile that picks up guests in the village in the evening. What has remained is the wonderful terrace and the unique location directly on the Arlenwaldweg and the Hörnlipiste.

TERRACE & RESTAURANT: Here we offer aromatic creations from our gourmet kitchen for small or large appetites and the legendary cake selection.

CADUFF STUBE: A refined lunch or dinner with a variety of specialities. Accompanied by great wines from the walk-in cellar and the overwhelming cheese platter. (See also sep. company entry)

SLEEPING IN THE MOUNTAIN HOTEL: All rooms in Alpenblick have especially comfortable beds, lots of homey smelling wood and a Brünneli with fresh spring water for brushing your teeth. Nicely renovated toilets and showers are available in the corridor, please bring your own towels. We offer either half board in 3 courses or you choose what you would like to have for dinner. (See also sep. company entry)

EVENTS & GROUP EVENTS: The Alpenblick is known far and wide for its cheerful celebrations and parties! You can also book our venues exclusively for your event.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Älplisee Lake

The Älplisee lake is situated on 2,156m above sea level on the Arosa Älpli, southwest of Innerarosa behind the Älpliriegel.

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