Great Rhine loop: Ilanz-Sagogon-Valendas-Rueun-Ilanz (Gravel)

Medium

31.9 km

2:40 h

554 mhd

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Zwischenstopp am grössten Holzbrunnen Europas in Valendas

Today's tour shows us the diversity of the Surselva. Shortly after the start in Ilanz, we cross the Vorderrhein and thus the language border for the first time. In the village of Sagogn, which was settled 2300 years ago, Romansh - our fourth national language - is spoken. The contrast? The golf course is also located here. Back on the right bank of the river, we also pass Europe's largest wooden well.

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Highest Point 883 m

Lowest Point 669 m

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Start

Ilanz

Destination

Ilanz

Coordinates

46.775181, 9.207392

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Description

From Ilanz, the route leads us to Sagogon (pronounced “Sagoin”) - a sunny terrace on the valley floor. From here we take one of the last “main roads” with a gravel surface down to Valendas-Sagogn station. As we cross the Rhine again, we cross the language border for the second time. German is spoken in Valendas - Walser German. From spring to fall, you can stop for a bite to eat in the small pub by the station. Snacks and drinks are served.

But be careful, after this break, the steep climb up the old station road to Valendas awaits us. After this short ascent, we roll along the little-used road to Castrisch and pass the language border again.

Now follows a section that is hardly frequented by tourists. The surface provides variety and shows why the gravel bike is the perfect companion: asphalt, gravel, concrete and a short single trail. In principle, you could end the tour here, but we opt for the additional loop via Polenweg, Rueun and Schnaus and thus for additional crossings of the language border.

Geheimtipp

This tour is an insider tip, especially on the right bank of the Vorderrhein, and you cross the language border seven times in total. Where else can you do that? Only in the Surselva!

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

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Ilanz

Anreise Information

From Chur to Ilanz. Either via Flims or on a narrow road via Versam.

Parking

There are plenty of parking spaces in Ilanz. The largest parking lot is at the market square.

Waypoints

Train Station Surselva

Transfer Postbus (Flowtour)

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Bus Station Surselva

Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post

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Fireplace Surselva

Fireplace Polenweg, Ilanz

On the Polenweg in Ilanz, a beautiful fireplace awaits you directly on the banks of the Rhine.

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Fireplace Surselva

Caglia fireplace, Rueun

The fireplace can be reached on foot from the Rueun Chiglina bus stop.

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Katholische Klosterkirche des Hl. Dominikus, Ilanz

Church Surselva

Catholic monastery church of St. Dominic, Ilanz

The Catholic monastery church of St. Dominic is located above Ilanz.

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Event Venue Surselva

fascinationRoom

The "faszinaturRaum" provides an exciting insight into the wealth of flora and fauna in the Safiental - from the Rhine Gorge to the Safierberg.

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Monastery Surselva

Kloster, Ilanz

Ilanz Monastery is the motherhouse of the Dominican nuns of Ilanz. Above Ilanz on the left bank of the Rhine in the district of Sank Niklaus (Romanesque S. Clau) stands the modern building of the convent of the Dominican nuns.

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Eingang vom Museum Regiunal Surselva in Ilanz

Museum Surselva

Museum Regiunal Surselva, Ilanz

The first town on the Rhine shines with a cultural gem where children also get their money's worth - the Museum Regiunal Surselva. Individual opening hours and guided tours can be arranged for groups.

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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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Book Store Surselva

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz

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Tourist Attraction Surselva

Casa Gronda, Ilanz

The "Casa Gronda" (Big House) was built in 1677 by Johann Anton Schmid von Grüneck. From the 14th to the 18th century, the Schmid von Grüneck (also Grünegg) were the most important noble family of the town of Ilanz.

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Evangelische Kirche St. Margarethen in Ilanz

Church Surselva

Evangelical Church of St. Margarethen, Ilanz

The first mention of a Marian church in Ilanz dates back to 765. From 1287 it is referred to as the Chapel of St. Mary and St. Margaret and after 1385 only as St. Margaret's Church.

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