Heidi & Gigi Winter Hiking Trail Arosa

Difficult

8.3 km

3:00 h

706 mhd

106 mhd

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The Heidi & Gigi Trail is an exciting and challenging mountain tour that connects the two areas of Arosa and Lenzerheide. The tour can also be shortened with the mountain railways. (This section of the route refers to the stage Arosa)

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Highest Point 2496 m

Lowest Point 1895 m

Best Season

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Start

Prätschli

Destination

Lenzerheide or Inner Arosa

Coordinates

46.78986, 9.67447

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Description

What has long been a tradition in summer is also possible in winter. The Heidi & Gigi Trail connects Arosa with Lenzerheide and vice versa. Along the winter hiking trail you can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery, use the latest transport facilities such as the Urden cable car and enjoy a meal in one of the beautiful mountain restaurants. The Heidi & Gigi Trail can be tackled both from Arosa and from Lenzerheide. The "LenzerHeidi" and the "Gigi vo Arosa" have gone hand in hand at least since the opening of the Urden cable car. Occasionally, however, the two also visit each other on foot, enjoying wonderful views over mountain peaks and valleys as well as a snack or two in the various restaurants along the way. Follow the connecting path and fall in love with the unique landscape of Heidi & Gigi.

The ascent to the Hörnli is always slightly uphill. For hikers who prefer to complete this section by cable car, there is the option of boarding a Hörnli Express cable car in Innerarosa. The "Urdenbahn" connecting cable car takes you to the Lenzerheide holiday region.

Geheimtipp

Switch on the free audio guide on your Outdoor Active app. This will give you exciting information about the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, the Hörnligrat and Lake Urden while you're on the trail.

Sicherheitshinweis

Winter hiking poles are an advantage, as the winter hiking trail is very steep in a few sections. Inform third parties about your hike. The winter hiking trail crosses the ski slope in some places. Please pay attention.

Ausrüstung

Sturdy shoes, winter hiking poles, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink are recommended.

Directions

Prätschli - Middle station Luftseilbahn Arosa-Weisshorn - Sattelalp - Restaurant Alpenblick - Hörnligrat - Urdenbahn

Directions

Public Transport

Arriving by train in Chur, switch to the Arosa Train. Approx. 1 hour later you'll arrive in Arosa. From there you can take the free local bus to Prätschli where the hike starts. Another option is to take the Gondola right from the train station and shorten the hike by starting at the middle station.

Anreise Information

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa. At the entrance to the village, you can either leave your car in the car parking or continue towards Prätschli, from where the hike starts.

Parking

At the entrance to the village there are large signs indicating the various parking options. We recommend the Obersee car park.

You can find more information under Arosa Parking.

Waypoints

Cable Car Station Arosa Lenzerheide

Weisshorn cable car

Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of over 400 mountains in Switzerland and nearby countries.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Burestübli

A fast-paced toboggan run or a leisurely bus ride leads directly to the Burestübli. With hot and cold cuisine, great value is placed on the best quality, freshness and origin.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Prätschli-Stall

Prätschli offers something for everyone: culinary highlights in a tasteful atmosphere, homemade desserts on the sun terrace and delicious cheese specialities in a traditional ambiance.

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Animal park Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa Bear Sanctuary

The Arosa Bear Sanctuary is an experience for young and old. The inhabitants of the Arosa Bear Sanctuary are at the centre of attention an highlight of every Arosa visit.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Mountain Restaurant Brüggerstruba

Here the whole family meets for lunch, a little stopover or at the end of a beautiful mountain experience day for a cozy stop. Whether on foot, by ski/snowboard, by bike or by cable car - the Brüggerstuba at the middle station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car is easy to reach for everyone. Fine family menus, cozy après-ski at the Sternebar in winter and the Arosa Bear Sanctuary are just a few highlights that you can experience with us at the Brüggerstuba.

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Cable Car Station Arosa Lenzerheide

Gondola Hörnli-Express station

The Hörnli-Express brings you within a few minutes on the Hörnli, from where the Urdenbahn leads to Lenzerheide.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant Alpenblick

Alpine Chic at the Alpenblick! The restaurant far above Innerarosa displays an open-international atmosphere mixed with a cosy traditional charme.

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Viewpoint Arosa Lenzerheide

Hörnli mountain station

Beautiful view point and also connection point to Lenzerheide

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Cable Car Station Arosa Lenzerheide

Aerial Tramway Urdenbahn

The Aerial Tramway Urdenbahn is the core of the skiing area Arosa Lenzerheide, as it connects both destinations. After many years of planning and waiting, the cable car is in service since January 2014. Arosa Lenzerheide with its 225 kilometres of slopes, numerous mountain restaurants and sheer endless hours of sunshine, is the biggest connected skiing area of the Canton of Grisons.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Hörnlihütte Arosa

The Ski Club Arosa built the Hörnlihütte in 1923 on the highest point of the Hörnligrat. Today, the hut presents itself as a hotspot in the middle of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area. Widely known, popular and very well frequented. Cozy and sturdy! We cook with fresh products and make almost everything ourselves. We do not use aromatics or flavour enhancers and buy in the region. For dishes that fit into the mountains! A total of 43 people can stay overnight, there are newly renovated rooms with two to four beds, our luxurious Arven Stube and two bedrooms for 13 and 10 available.

Table reservation: 081 377 15 04
Room reservation: reservation@hoernliarosa.ch

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