Domleschg Castle Trail

Medium

16.1 km

4:35 h

325 mhd

403 mhd

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Hike to the many castles in the Domleschg valley.

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Highest Point 805 m

Lowest Point 616 m

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Start

Thusis, railroad station

Destination

Rothenbrunnen, railroad station

Coordinates

46.6982, 9.44034

Details

Description

The diverse and varied cultural landscape of Domleschg is characterized by high-stem orchards, hedges, dry stone walls and especially by its castles and palaces, to which the Domleschg Castle Trail is dedicated. This is not an educational castle trail, but simply a varied hiking and walking trail that leads through the Domleschg cultural landscape, pointing out the individual ruins, castles and palaces that are presented to interested hikers along the way. The Domleschg Castle Trail leads through Domleschg between Thusis and Rothenbrunnen railroad stations and can also be explored in stages and in combination with the Postbus. Brief portraits of 15 objects can be found in the handy MiniGuide folding brochure.

The Domleschg Castle Trail was initiated and implemented by the municipalities of Domleschg, Rothenbrunnen, Sils i.D., Thusis and the town of Fürstenau in collaboration with Viamala Tourism and the Johann Martin von Planta Foundation, which is domiciled in Domleschg.

Any hiking trail closures/restrictions or detour can be found here.

Geheimtipp

Treat yourself to a little cooling off and/or relaxation break at Lake Canova in Paspels.

Ausrüstung

Weatherproof clothing recommended.

Directions

Thusis railroad station - Sils i.D. - Hohen Rätien castle complex - Ehrenfels castle - old Sils i.D. railroad station - St. Cassian chapel - Baldenstein castle - Albula - Cumparduns - Albulasteg - Fürstenau - Planezzas - Klein Rietberg - Almens - Canovasee - Paspels - Tomils - Mulegns - Rothenbrunnen - Rothenbrunnen railroad station

Directions

Public Transport

Thusis and the villages in Domleschg can be reached by PostBus. There are Rhaetian Railway stops in Thusis, Cazis, Rodels-Realta and Rothenbrunnen. Further information on the timetable can be found on the SBB website:www.sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

On the A13, take exit 22 Thusis Süd and drive in the direction of Thusis/Sils i.D..

Parking

You can find the various parking options in Thusis here. We recommend that you park your vehicle in the Marktwiese parking lot.

Waypoints

Outdoor Pool Viamala

Badi Thusis

The Badi Thusis is located in the middle of an idyllic little wood on the north-eastern edge of the village, directly on the Hinterrhein.

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Info Point Viamala

Obertagstein

Living with a view – only for those without vertigo: On all sides, the rock head on which Tagstein Castle stands falls vertically.

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Info Point Viamala

Hohen Rätien

The history of High Rhaetia dates back to the Bronze Age and still lives on today.

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Info Point Viamala

Ehrenfels

A picture-book castle: on a sloping stretch of forest, surrounded by a wall on the valley side, a four-storey keep enthroned above everything.

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Restaurant Viamala

Gasthaus Post

The Gasthaus Post with Thai cuisine is located in the centre of the village of Sils i.D. and invites you to linger with its beautiful sun terrace.

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Info Point Viamala

Campi

It is beautifully situated, the ruin Campell, and that's where its name comes from: The name camp bel means beautiful field.

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Info Point Viamala

Baldenstein

Baldenstein Castle owes its name to its location on a spur high above the Albula. The name is derived from the Middle High German word bald (= bold, daring).

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Restaurant Viamala

Waldheim Inn

Inn with traditional dishes from the kitchen and exquisite wines from the cellar.

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Fireplace and playground Allee Fürstenau

Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Allee Fürstenau

The family-friendly barbecue area is located in a forest clearing near the Hinterrhein. The playground invites families to linger.

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Restaurant Viamala

Casa Caminada

The Casa Caminada inn in Fürstenau is entirely dedicated to Graubünden, the home of top chef Andreas Caminada.

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Info Point Viamala

Bischöfliches Schloss

The smallest city in the world has two magnificent castles. One is called the Lower or Episcopal Castle.

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Museum Viamala

Stoffelhaus

Wall paintings from around 1400 have been preserved in the Stoffelhaus in Fürstenau, some of which depict a courtly hunting ceremony. In Graubünden, only Brandis Castle in Maienfeld and Rhäzüns Castle still have similar High Gothic secular paintings.

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Info Point Viamala

Schloss Schauenstein

The Upper or Schauenstein Castle, like the Lower One, developed from an original defensive tower, the eastern end of the old fortresses.

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Info Point Viamala

Hasensprung

You have to do a little search to find haste jump castle in Pratval.

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Info Point Viamala

Rietberg

The imposing Rietberg Castle has written history – literally.

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Info Point Viamala

Neu-Süns / Canova

A castle without corners and edges: Neu-Süns is a peculiar phenomenon.

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Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Canovasee Paspels

The fireplace is located by Lake Canova. This is an inviting place to swim in summer and is well over 20 degrees in summer.

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Lake Viamala

Canovasee

In the Domleschg fruit and castle country lies the bathing lake "Canovasee", romantic and warm, reaching well over 20 degrees in the summer months.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant Triangel

The Triangel restaurant is located in the Domleschger village of Paspels. Large windows, a terrace and a cosy lounge offer wonderful views of the picturesque landscape, ruins, castles and chapels.

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