Maran - Prätschli - Prätschalp - Prätschsee - Maran

Medium

3.7 km

1:30 h

146 mhd

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Through the forest, over dreamy clearings, up to the alp, past the Upper Prätschsee: a breathtaking view over the Schanfigg and the mountain landscape of Arosa.

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Highest Point 2005 m

Lowest Point 1860 m

Best Season

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Start

Maran

Destination

Maran

Coordinates

46.792861, 9.681586

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Description

Leave the hectic pace behind and experience the untouched winter landscape above Arosa - the Prätschalp-Schneeschuhtrail is perfect for this. First you walk through the forest along the cross-country ski trails to the edge of the forest. Several times along the trail you have a unique view of the elongated Schanfigg valley and the mountain landscape of Arosa. On the Prätschalp, the turning point of the tour, about half of the way is over: in summer around 100 cows are summered here by farmers from Chur. In winter, it is ideal for a break and refreshment. Afterwards it goes uphill again in the direction of Ober Prätschsee. Not far from the lake is the Guisanplatz. General Henri Guisan (1874-1960) attended a 1st August celebration here during the Second World War. A commemorative plaque commemorates the historical event. Gently downhill, it leads back to Maran, where the free local bus picks up the winter sports enthusiasts again.

Geheimtipp

Our moonlight snowshoe hike is very popular. Explore the stars without disturbing artificial light.

Sicherheitshinweis

A snowshoe tour leads into insecure terrain. Tours are not signposted or prepared. The Arosa Tourism Office cannot be held liable. Please inform yourself about the current snow and avalanche condition before every tour.

www.slf.ch/lawinenbulletin

We recommend conducting the first tours with a guide.

Ausrüstung

Euqipment rental

Carmenna Sport T +41 81 377 12 05
Sprecher Sport T +41 81 377 12 07
Snowshoe Centre Geeser T +41 81 377 22 15
Schmid Sport AG T +41 81 377 25 95

Directions

The trail passes along the Prätschsee lake and through the forest to the Prätschalp and back again.

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. From the train station Arosa take the local bus to Prätschli and get off at the bus stop "Maran".

Anreise Information

Once you arrive in Chur, follow the sign posts "Arosa". At the village entrance, opposite the petrol station, turn right towards the golf course.

Parking

Parking spaces at Maran are limited. It is highly recommended to park at the Ochsenbühl car park and to take the local bus to Maran.

Waypoints

Dairy Arosa Lenzerheide

Cheese Making Factory Maran

For 40 years the cheese making factory Maran produces Alpine cheese and other specialities from the Arosa Alpine milk. A big window in the new shop allows a glance into the modern cheese factory.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Restaurant "isblaatere"

At the best location under the bright sun with an amazing view, that is where you find the restaurant Isblaatere. BBQ specialities and fine wine make every gourmet's heart beat faster.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Lower Prätschsee

One of two wonderful mountain lakes in the upper Schanfigg.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Prätschalp

The Prätschalp lays along winter and summer hiking trails and snow shoe trails. Take a break and enjoy for example a delicious cheese fondue - be it in the cozy Alpenstübli or outside on the sun terrace.

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Lake Arosa Lenzerheide

Lake Upper Prätschsee

This stunning excursion destination can be reached in various manners and enthralles with a beautiful view.

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