Römerweg Rheinwald

5 km

1:30 h

120 mhd

160 mhd

On the sunlit side of the Rheinwald massif, the Roman Trail links the villages of Splügen and Sufers. Along the way: lovely views of various peaks and – after traversing the snowclad fairytale forest – Lake Sufers, almost entirely frozen over.

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Start

Splügen

Destination

Sufers

Coordinates

46.552228401547, 9.3197069540676

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Description

The hike starts in the village centre of Splügen. Splügen was awarded the coveted Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society in 1995. On the sunny side of the valley, walk along the Roman road (also part of the «Via Spluga») towards the Sufers. On the right side of the road you can see the imposing castle ruins of Splügen. Through the snowy fairytale forest it goes leisurely downhill to Sufers. The hike ends at the village fountain in Sufers. Enjoy the winter landscape and the view of Lake Sufnersee. You can return to Splügen by PostBus or on foot on the same route or around Lake Sufnersee.
Catering facilities are available in Sufers and Splügen.

Information on the condition of the winter hiking trails in the Rheinwald can be found here.

Geheimtipp

A detour to the historic village centre of Splügen is worthwhile.

Directions

Splügen - Castle ruins Splügen - Sufers

Directions

Public Transport

The villages of Splügen and Sufers can be reached by PostBus. Further information on the timetable can be found on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

On the A13 until exit 23-Splügen direction Splügen/Splügenpass. Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

Free parking is available in Splügen and Sufers (Google Maps).

Waypoints

Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Suretta

The restaurant with its large sun terrace and spacious dining room is located in the centre of Splügen.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Bodenhaus

The Hotel Bodenhaus is located in the centre of the village of Splügen at 1,457 m above sea level. It is one of the oldest and most traditional hotels in the canton of Graubünden, with many celebrities immortalised in its historic guest book.

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Restaurant Viamala

Seeblick Hotel Restaurant

Cosy Hotel, right at the Lake Sufers, and on the transit route between Zurich and Milano. Single-, double- and three Bed rooms. Simple, rustic cuisine with mainly local products.

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