Dutjer Alp - Magnificent View

Medium
8.2 km
3:30 h
588 mhd
588 mhd
Wegweiser Ober Dutjen © B. Steinmann
Rossboda kurz nach dem Start

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The circular hike is characterized by a magnificent view over the Vorderrhein Valley, stretching from Chur far into the Grisons Highlands. The Flims rockslide area and the impressive Rhine Gorge lie directly at the hiker's feet!
Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2032 m
Lowest Point  1505 m
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Start
Ober Dutjen, Parking
Coordinates
46.770419, 9.273504

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Description

The Walser settlement of Ober Dutjen, perched high above the Rhine Gorge, can be reached via a well-maintained road from Valendas. From the small parking area at the end of the hamlet, follow the field path to a solitary holiday home. Here, take a left turn and continue past the barbecue area until you reach the forest. The trail then winds steeply upward through a forest clearing and across a meadow before meeting a wider forest path. Follow this path uphill to point 1725, where you turn right. The route then crosses pastures leading to Sevgeiner Alp. From there, follow the alpine road until it joins a track coming up from below. Continue uphill along this track to reach Alp da Riein, where the view opens up into the Val Lumnezia.

Following the ridge and the faint trail across alpine meadows, you reach Dutjer Alp, a perfect spot to rest and enjoy a picnic in peaceful surroundings. The descent takes you through a gnarled mountain forest, where some spruce trees are over 200 years old.

This circular hike is distinguished by breathtaking views over the Vorderrhein Valley, stretching from Chur far into the Grisons Highlands. The Flims rockslide area and the impressive Rhine Gorge lie directly at the hiker’s feet!

Food & Accommodation:
Gasthaus am Brunnen
CH-7122 Valendas
Tel. 0041 81 920 21 22
Internet: www.gasthausambrunnen.ch

Beizli Dutjer Tschutt (self-service)
CH-7122 Ober Dutjen
Tel: 0041 81 921 61 70

Café Mäntig
CH-7122 Valendas
Tel. 0041 81 921 50 94
Internet: www.buchli-valendas.ch

Geheimtipp

A tour through the mountain village of Valendas with its historic manor houses and the largest wooden fountain in Europe.

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

Good hiking boots with a good tread, clothing suitable for the weather (rain jacket), first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles

Directions

Oberdutjen - Weg - Alp da Riein - Dutjer Alp - Oberdutjen

Directions

Public Transport

Postbus connection from Ilanz to Valendas Dorf. In summer (July/August), it runs daily, and on Friday/Saturday/Sunday (August/September), Valendas Dorf is accessible twice in the morning from Valendas Sagogn station via the Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta bus.

From Valendas Dorf, hike to Dutjen. Hiking time is approximately 2.5 hours to Ober Dutjen.

Anreise Information

Ober Dutjen near Valendas is accessible via Ilanz, Chur, as well as from Disentis/Mustér via Route 19. From Ilanz, follow the sign for Versam. In Valendas, turn off and follow the narrow mountain road up to Ober Dutjen.

Parking

At the end of the hamlet, there is a small parking area. Please keep the roads and driveways clear.

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