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Hörnli Peak Station - Weisshorn Summit

Difficult
3.5 km
1:45 h
382 mhd
235 mhd
Weisshorn
Aussicht vom Hörnli

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Audioguide - Hörnli
From peak to peak - this hike with steep ascents is rewarded with a breath-taking 360° panoramic view.
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Highest Point  2650 m
Lowest Point  2267 m
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Start
Hörnli Peak Arosa
Destination
Weisshorn Summit
Coordinates
46.76738, 9.620852

Details

Description

This hike moderately starts on the Hörnli peak and continues slightly downhill underneath the Plattenhorn on the path above the Carmenna hut. From there the hike leads fairly steep uphill over the Carmenna pass all the way to the Arosa Weisshorn summit. Once you arrive on the Weisshorn summit you are rewarded with a fantastic view all the way down to Chur and the whole Schanfigg valley. The Hörnli hut and the Weisshorn peak restaurant offer a wide range of delicious regional dishes.

Geheimtipp

On the Carmenna pass is a wooden box in which you find a legend about the "Gottlobstein beim Carmennapass".

Sicherheitshinweis

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting. You will find further helpful tips under the hiking information. 

The mountain railways do not operate every day, please check the operating times here.

Ausrüstung

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

Directions

This hike moderately starts on the Hörnli peak and continues slightly downhill underneath the Plattenhorn on the path above the Carmenna hut. From there the hike leads fairly steep uphill over the Carmenna pass all the way to the Arosa Weisshorn summit. From the top of the Weisshorn the gondola brings you safely back to Arosa.

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. Take the local bus from the train station Arosa to the Hörnli-Express gondola valley station.

From the Weisshorn peak take the gondola back down to Arosa.

Anreise Information

Once you arrive in Chur, follow the sign posts Arosa. Follow the main street to Innerarosa and turn left at the bus stop Gada.

Parking

At the entrance to the village there are large signs indicating the various parking options. There is a limited number of parking spots at the Hörnli-Express valley station. 

You can find more information under Arosa Parking: www.arosa-parking.com

Waypoints

Weisshorn (oua_17694167_image)
Viewpoint Arosa Lenzerheide
Weisshorn
Mount Weisshorn with its 2653 metres is the highes mountain of Arosa, which is reachable by cable cars. From the top, one enjoy a breathtaking view over more than 400 peaks of Switzerland and the neighbouring countries. Mt. Weisshorn is perfect for an extensive day on the slopes or on the numerous winter and summer hiking trails of the holiday destination Arosa.
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Panorama restaurant Weisshorngipfel
Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide
360° Panorama Restaurant Weisshorngipfel
The highest mountain of Arosa, which is reachable by Cable car, offers a 360° view onto the holiday destination Arosa and the valley Schanfigg. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view on more than 400 peaks of Switzerland and neighbouring countries. A summiteers tour is an absolute MUST, as you can also see Chur from top - the oldest city of Switzerland. Subsequently, treat yourself to a delicious meal in the 360° Panoramic Restaurant Weisshorngipfel. Windows all around the building offer an incredible view.
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Hoernlihuette Winter
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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