Historischer Schluchtweg - Alter Schin

Medium

16.5 km

4:45 h

289 mhd

1066 mhd

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The old Schinweg (or Schynweg) was very important in terms of transport policy a long time ago, as it granted access from northern Grisons to the Engadine.

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Highest Point 1474 m

Lowest Point 662 m

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Start

Lenzerheide, Post

Destination

Thusis, village

Coordinates

46.6982, 9.44034

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Description

The path is carved into the rock, relatively wide and offers an impressive view down into the gorge; far below the Albula rushes. The route leads through a 100m long tunnel. The hike can also be done in the opposite direction; almost 900m altitude has to be gained!

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

Ausrüstung

Weatherproof clothing and hiking boots recommended.

Directions

Lenzerheide - Lain - Muldain - Pleuna - short tunnel - Parnegl - Thusis

Directions

Public Transport

The villages of Lenzerheide, Lain, Muldain and Thusis can be reached by PostBus. Further information and timetable information can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

Thusis: Take exit 22-Thusis-Süd in the direction of Thusis-Süd/St. Moritz/Tiefencastel/Davos/Sils i.D.

Lenzerheide:
Directions A13 from the north: Exit Chur-Süd. Continue in the direction of Lenzerheide.
Directions A13 from the south: Motorway exit 22 Thusis-Süd, then via Tiefencastel to Lenzerheide.

Parking

Parking in Thusis directly at the train station as well as various parking facilities in Lenzerheide.

Waypoints

Gyger - Confectionery - Restaurant - B&B

Restaurant Viamala

Gyger AG

Confectionery, bakery, café and restaurant: the Gyger has everything under one roof.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Weiss Kreuz

The Hotel Weiss Kreuz is located directly on the Neudorfstrasse in Thusis, the centre of the region at the foot of the Piz Beverin and at the north portal of the Viamala.

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Snack Stand Viamala

Snack bar Treff

Modern snack bar on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant Schäfli

Modern ambience in old walls with sophisticated cuisine in the stylish village of Thusner Altdorf.

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Café Bakery Conditorei Attenhofer Thusis

Coffee Shop Viamala

Café Bakery Attenhofer

Traditional café and bakery on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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Restaurant Beverin

Cozy Portuguese restaurant in Thusis. Known for its traditional cuisine and friendly service.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Restaurant Albula

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Restaurant Viamala

Pizzeria Bernina AG

The popular pizzeria has been bringing italianità to your plate in Thusis since 1997. An inviting selection of dishes and the typically Italian, open and warm atmosphere bring a piece of the south to Thusis.

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