Bike-8 loop from Brigels via Ilanz and Obersaxen

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42.1 km

5:35 h

1381 mhd

1352 mhd

Waltensburg während der Anfahrt aus dem Tal

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Easy trails, enjoyable side roads, a forest lake, a ruined castle, magnificent mountain scenery, a “big city” and two languages. That sounds like a varied bike tour. Which is very true for this tour.

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Highest Point 1325 m

Lowest Point 699 m

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Start

Brigels or somewhere on the way

Destination

Brigels or somewhere on the way

Coordinates

46.771461, 9.067055

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Description

At the start, an easy ride from Brigels through the cool forest of “Fontauna Freida”, which means “cold fountain”. You take a first short singletrail along the way. And now you whizz through the village of Waltensburg with its pretty wooden houses and soon turn off in the direction of Munt Sogn Gieri. The beautifully situated castle ruins are definitely worth a detour of 100 meters. A fun and relatively easy wide trail now leads down to Rueun. The entertaining onward journey along gravel roads and short trails now takes you to the town of Ilanz. Here you can stop for refreshments and pedal between the old walls of the old town.

If you were allowed to ride down, you have to ride up again. Take the old Flonderstrasse and reach the terrace of Obersaxen. From Valata, we would like to show you the Dachlisee. It is idyllically situated in the forest and invites you to take a break. Continue up towards Obersaxen Meierhof. At Markal, you now branch off onto a rough forest road that gets narrower and narrower. This trail gets faster and faster, although it has not been specially developed for bikes. It is simply great fun.

The next two kilometers or so on the Polenweg are a great place to rest. The Rhine lies at the Rueun wooden bridge at 733 meters above sea level. The destination of Brigels is 1257 m above sea level. You cover the meters in altitude on side roads and forest roads with alternating gradients.

Geheimtipp

If you are traveling by e-bike, you can recharge your batteries at two charging stations in Ilanz.

If you take the PostBus from Ilanz to Flond, Valata or Affeier, you can save between 380 and 590 meters in altitude.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar is approaching during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Mountain bike, helmet, gloves, bike shoes, goggles, rain and sun protection, drink, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

Brigels - Fontauna Freida - Waltensburg - Munt Sogn Gieri - Rueun - Schnaus - Ilanz - old Flonder road - Flond - Dachlisee - Markal - Polenweg - Rueun - Waltensburg - Migliè - Brigels

Directions

Public Transport

From the Grisons cantonal capital of Chur, take the Rhaetian Railway through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz and on to Tavanasa. Then take the post bus line 90.461 Tavanasa - Brigels to the Breil/Brigels stop, posta

Anreise Information

On the A13 to Reichenau, then on the main road 19 via Flims to Tavanasa and then up to Brigels

Parking

Parking is available at the parking lots at the valley station of the Brigels cable cars

Waypoints

Das Foto zeigt die Infotafel für die E-Bike Ladestationen

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Brigels

The charging station in Brigels can be found at the "pumpa cumpriva" (white house) about 50 m behind the Hotel Vincenz in the direction of the valley station / bathing lake Brigels. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Aufnahme des Pfads zur Burg Kropfestein.

Ruin Surselva

Kropfenstein/Casti Grotta, Waltensburg

The three-storey walls of Casti Grotta cling like an eagle's nest to the edge of a vertically sloping rock face.

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Das Foto zeigt eine Führung beim Museum des Waltensburger Meister

Museum Surselva

Museum Waltensburger Meister, Waltensburg

The museum is located in Waltensburg opposite the church of Waltensburg, where one of the most impressive works, the Passion, by the Waltensburg Master can be admired.

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Aufnahme der Waltensburger Kirche von aussen im Winter.

Church Surselva

Protestant parish church & frescoes, Waltensburg

The reformed church is a gem among churches. The wall paintings by an unknown master from around 1330 are of particular art-historical value.

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Aufnahme der Burganlage Jörgenberg im Winter.

Ruin Surselva

Jörgenberg Castle/Casti Munt Sogn Gieri, Waltensburg

The Casti Munt Sogn Gieri on Jörgenberg near Waltensburg is the most imposing and oldest castle complex between the Rhine Gorge and the source of the Rhine.

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Drohnenaufnahme der Burganlage Jörgenberg.

Fireplace Surselva

Feuerstelle/Grillplatz: Jörgenburg, Waltensburg

The fireplace is located in the middle of the complex of the ruin Jörgenburg and thus offers a special atmosphere that takes one or the other person back to the time of "Anno dazumal".

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Historical Site Surselva

Crest la Fuortga/Galgenhügel, Waltensburg

The two stone pillars of a former gallows on the way to the castle ruin Munt Sogn Gieri, are witnesses of this lively past. The supposed witches, the warlocks as well as other offenders found their end here on the gallows.

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Cultural Centre Surselva

Historic Workshops Giger Brothers

Discover what a resourceful mind like Alfred Giger was able to set in motion with water power.

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Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva

Surprisingly versatile: At the heart of the Alops, between the source of the Rhine and the Rhine gorge, lies the Surselva valley. In these beautiful mountain villages you will find perfect conditions for active or relaxing holidays.

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Die alten Häuserzeilen im "Städtli" von Ilanz

Tourist Attraction Surselva

Ilanzer Altstadt, Ilanz

Walk through the Upper Gate or the Red Gate into the medieval town surrounded by high walls. You will find historic buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries such as St. Margaret's Church with extraordinary depictions of death and life from the time just before the Reformation, the town hall or the Casa Gronda.

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Talstation Valata

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Fireplace Surselva

Feuerstelle Dachlisee, Obersaxen

Northeast of Affeier, nestled between trees is the idyllic Dachlisee.

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Vanis

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Sports Shop Surselva

Cresta Sport

Every year, the employees of Cresta Sport are happy to welcome their regular customers - but of course also the new customers in the store in Affeier. The team is trained every season on the latest material and is always highly motivated to advise customers with their expertise.

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Ski School Surselva

Swiss Ski and Snowboard School, Obersaxen

The sports instructors at the Obersaxen snow sports school convey the joy of snow sports.

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Fireplace Surselva

Feuerstelle Pifal, Obersaxen

Southwest of Affeier lies the family fire pit Pifal in the forest clearing.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Restaurant Central

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Bridge Surselva

Holzbrücke, Rueun

The wooden bridge in

Rueun is the oldest covered wooden bridge in the canton of Graubünden and is a cantonal monument protection. The bridge crosses the Vorderrhein a little east of Rueun station. At its southern exit it joins the Polenweg.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Ucliva

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Nahaufnahme der e-bike Ladestation in Waltensburg.

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Waltensburg

The charging station is located in front of the Hotel Ucliva in Waltensburg. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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