4 Lake Hike to the Obersee, both Prätschlakes and the Scheideggseeli

Medium
10.5 km
3:10 h
360 mhd
360 mhd
Oberer Prätschsee 2
Obersee

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Blick über's Scheideggseeli ins obere Schanfigg
Beautiful mountain lakes and a varied nature await you on this themed hike around the topic of lakes. This hike takes you to 4 of a total of 10 lakes in Arosa.
Technique 3/6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2098 m
Lowest Point  1738 m
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Start
Obersee Arosa
Destination
Obersee Arosa
Coordinates
46.783554, 9.679492

Details

Description

From the Obersee you start in the direction of Maran, then continue to the lower Prätschsee to Scheideggseeli and at the end to the upper Prätschsee. Afterwards you will return to the village on beautiful paths. This part of the "10-Lake-Fun" passes four of the lakes. At the outflow of each lake you will find a board that provides information about the lake.

Obersee

The Obersee is situated at 1'739 m.a.s.l. and is the larger of the two lakes in the middle of the development area of Arosa. Numerous waterfowl and reed birds, as well as diving ducks and most European swimming ducks can be found on the Obersee.

Lower Prätschsee

The Lower Prätschsee is situated at 1,910 m.a.s.l., a bit below the Upper Prätschsee and a bit hidden, but accessible via a narrow path.

Scheideggseeli

The Scheideggseeli is located at 2,080 m.a.s.l. in an alpine pasture in the alpine zone at the Scheidegghalde. Wild ducks breed at this lake from time to time, although the secluded water body offers no natural protection for the clutch.

Upper Prätschsee

The Upper Prätschsee is located at 1,987 m.a.s.l., as the name suggests, in the Prätsch area. A fireplace with wood is available for everyone at the lake.

Geheimtipp

The ascent to Maran can also be reached by bus.

Sicherheitshinweis

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

Ausrüstung

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink/eat are recommended.

Directions

Obersee - Squirrel trail - Hof Maran - Prätschalp - Rot Tritt  - Lower Prätschsee - Ochsenalp - Scheideggseeli - Upper Prätschsee - Maran - Obersee

(In Maran you can also do the last part of the hike with the local bus)

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Arosa (also in the opposite direction). Directly at the train station in Arosa is already the start of the hike - the Obersee.

Anreise Information

From Chur along the winding Arosastrasse to the end of the valley to Arosa. Continue on the road until you reach the train station. There is the start of the hike.

Parking

At the entrance to the village you will find a parking information board. There are parking spaces next to the train station. The Ochsenbühl parking garage is also within walking distance.

Further info at: www.arosa-parking.ch

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