Folded horn 3022 m

Medium

7.4 km

6:00 h

1205 mhd

18 mhd

Gipfel Faltschonhorn mit Blick Richtung Schwarzhorn

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Gipfel Faltschonhorn mit Blick Richtung Piz Aul

Vals 3000 plus: The Faltschonhorn is the three thousand peak for hiking above the village and the easiest one to climb in the Vals Valley. Situated in the middle of the border ridge that separates the Vals Valley from Val Lumnezia, it sits enthroned above the sunny meadows of the Leis hay mountains.

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Highest Point 3022 m

Lowest Point 1817 m

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Start

Gadastatt

Destination

Folding horn

Coordinates

46.60601, 9.15116

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Description

The mountain rewards you with a spectacular view down to Vals and a wide panoramic view over the Grison Alps and the central Alpine ridge.

Geheimtipp

Enjoy the view after the tour on the sun terrace of Gadastatt.

Sicherheitshinweis

A technically easy hike (T3) for good mountaineers, however when wet, cold, or in case of snow, caution is advised especially near the peak.

Mother cows defend their calves. Keep a large distance and be aware of how the mother cow is behaving.

Keep the dog on a leash and let it go in case of emergency or attack. link behavior http://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden

Ausrüstung

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Solid mountain or trekking boots. Gloves, hat, sun protection. Walking poles, food and drink in a rucksack, first aid kit, topographical map, altimeter, compass, mobile phone, torch.

Directions

From Gadastatt (1,800 m, gondola top station, mountain restaurant) follow the sign to Stafelti (1,930 m). It is an easy 30 minute ascent up a mountain trail. From Stafelti, follow the little alp road for another 30 minutes to the Leis mountain farm (2,051). From the mountain farm following the markings and climb up to the 2,773 m high Fuorcla da Patnaul in 2 hours continually gaining altitude gradually.

The ascent from the pass to the summit leads up a distinct path over the wide north-eastern ridge in 45 minutes. This tapers towards the summit and levels off over the last 200 metres at the highest point (3,022 m) marked by a cairn.

Ascent: 3 hours 30 minutes

Descent: 2 hours 30 minutes

Total time walking: 6 hours

Directions

Public Transport

By Postbus from Ilanz to Vals. Take the gondola of Sportbahnen Vals on Gadastatt (1800m). Also possible: the Vals hiking bus to Leisalp (drives not every day). Information and registration: phone 081 935 16 49

Anreise Information

Via Chur-Ilanz to Vals.

Parking

Parking Sportbahnen Vals AG, Valé

Waypoints

Restaurant Vals

Bergrestaurant Gadastatt

The cozy place to stop for refreshments on your hiking day. Enjoy a snack and a home-brewed Gadastatt beer on the wonderful sun terrace.

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Gondelbahn Vals - Gadastatt; Foto: Robert Bösch

Cable Car Station Vals

Bergstation Gadastatt der Bergbahnen Vals

The panorama restaurant Gadastatt is located right next to the mountain station.

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Restaurant Vals

Hängelahütte mountain restaurant

Wonderful mountain inn in an idyllic secluded location. Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding mountain peaks from the terrace.

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Mountain Hut Vals

Leisalp

Large alp located on the sunny side high above Vals.

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Viewpoint Vals

Aussichtspunkt Leisalp

Magnificent view over the Vals mountains to the neighbouring valleys.

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Fuorcla da Patnaul; Foto: Markus Schlegel

Viewpoint Vals

Aussichtspunkt Passübergang Fuorcla da Patnaul

Located at 2773 m above sea level.M.

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Viewpoint Vals

Aussichtspunkt Gipfel Faltschonhorn

On the summit of the Faltschonhorn south of the Piz Aul you have a wonderful panoramic view.

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Blick vom Bleschaturra in Richtung Zervreila

Mountain Summit Vals

Bleschaturra 2558m

Easy to reach viewpoint high above the Leisalp and directly below the Patnaul Pass. Spectacular panoramic view of the Vals mountains.

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