Ruta Grischun

Medium

26.6 km

2:30 h

842 mhd

80 mhd

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On the national cycle route no. 6 from Thusis through the legendary Viamala Gorge to Splügen

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Highest Point 1522 m

Lowest Point 697 m

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Start

Thusis, village

Destination

Splügen, village

Coordinates

46.69819, 9.440352

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Description

The 5th stage of Cycle Country Route No. 6 leads from Thusis through the dizzying Viamala Gorge into the lovely Schamsertal valley, past the Roffla Gorge and up into the Rheinwald forest via Sufers to Splügen.

The Schamsertal forms the middle of the three valley chambers along the Hinterrhein and stretches from Zillis via Andeer to the Roffla Gorge. The 12th century church of St. Martin in Zillis with its unique ceiling painting is well worth a visit, as is the pretty mountain village of Andeer with its mineral baths.

After Andeer, the route continues via Bärenburg to the Roffla gorge. Before tackling the next few meters of altitude into the Rheinwald, the upper valley chamber of the Hinterrhein, it is worth stopping at the Rofflaschlucht inn and visiting the rock gallery with its waterfall. Once you arrive in Sufers at the Sufner reservoir, the route continues at a leisurely pace to Splügen.

Splügen was an important mule village on the most important north-south Alpine transit route for centuries, at the junction to the Splügen Pass and the San Bernardino Pass. The Italian-style stone houses and the tanned Walser houses characterize the historic townscape, which is worth protecting.

Alternatively, the route between Thusis and Rongellen below the Viamala Gorge can also be covered on the recommended Viamala Trail through the Verlorna Loch, which is not open to traffic.

Geheimtipp

Highlights along the route:

Sicherheitshinweis

Busy main road through the Viamala gorge with road tunnels. Switch on the lights, watch out for pedestrians and factory traffic.

Ausrüstung

Bike rental:

Sportwerkstatt Story Thusis

Unterer Rosenbühl 5

7430 Thusis

Tel: +41 81 651 52 53

www.story-thusis.ch

Directions

Thusis - Viamala Gorge - Zillis - Andeer - Roffla Gorge - Sufers - Splügen

Directions

Public Transport

Thusis can be reached by public transport.

The route runs along a PostBus line that connects all the villages on this route (including the Viamala Gorge and Roffla Gorge).

Return journey by post bus - check the timetable.

You can find the timetable at www.sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

On the A13, take exit 22 Thusis-Süd and follow the signs to Thusis.

Parking

Thusis: Marktwiese parking lot, south of Thusis train station

Waypoints

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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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Restaurant Albula

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Restaurant Viamala

Bundy's Bistro

Varied and diverse menus with and without meat.

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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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Snack Stand Viamala

Snack bar Treff

Modern snack bar on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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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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Café Bakery Conditorei Attenhofer Thusis

Coffee Shop Viamala

Café Bakery Attenhofer

Traditional café and bakery on Neudorfstrasse in Thusis.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant-Pizzeria "Im Park"

The restaurant "im Park" offers authentic, delicious cuisine with Italian specialities such as pasta, pizza and other delicacies.

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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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Canyon Viamala

Viamala gorge

Visit the Viamala Canyon and experience this impressive monument for yourself.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant Camping Rania

A cosy restaurant to take a break - right next to the Viamala Gorge.

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Restaurant Viamala

Restaurant «Zur alten Post»

Right at the entrance to the world famous Viamala gorge, and along the historic long-distance hike “Via Spluga”, you’ll find the rustic and small Restaurant “Zur alten Post”, located in the village Rongellen.

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Church Viamala

Church of St. Martin, Zillis

The church of St. Martin in Zillis is also known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Alps" with its 12th century worldwide unique painted wooden ceiling and is one of the most important cultural assets in the Beverin Nature Park.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Fravi

The Hotel Fravi in Andeer at 1,000 metres above sea level. M. lies in a picturesque landscape in Val Schons, in the centre of the Beverin Nature Park.

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Restaurant Viamala

Caféteria Glienda

The cafeteria in the Glienda care centre is a meeting place for residents, guests and staff. A rich salad buffet is offered daily at lunchtime, as well as a menu of the day or a weekly special if ordered in advance by 10.00 am.

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Wagners Café Conditorei Iselin Andeer in summer

Coffee Shop Viamala

Wagners Café Konditorei Iselin

The Café Konditorei Iselin is located in the centre of Andeer.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Post Andeer

This is where tradition meets the future and simplicity meets innovation.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Restaurant Gorges de la Roffla

Les gorges de la Roffla permettent d’admirer de près toute la furie d’une grande cascade et de franchir le Rhin… par en-dessous.

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Museum Viamala

Crestawald Fortress Museum

Top secret for 60 years - now an impressive witness to Swiss military history: the Crestawald Fortress Museum provides an insight into the world of the Cold War. A small village underground.

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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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Tourist Information Center Viamala

Guest information Viamala, Splügen information centre

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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

Hotel Alte Herberge Weiss Kreuz

The culture and adventure hotel in the historic Säumerherberge is in a unique location in the middle of the old village centre of Splügen.

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Camping Ground Viamala

TCS Camping Thusis Viamala

Welcome to TCS Camping Thusis Viamala in the mystical heart of Graubünden and at the north portal to the spectacular Viamala Gorge, which was carved into the rock thousands of years ago by glacial ice and the waters of the Hinterrhein.

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The STORY sports workshop shop in Thusis

Sports Shop Viamala

Sports workshop STORY Thusis

The former Viamala Sportwerkstatt has moved and is now called Sportwerkstatt STORY Thusis! Work, stop off, sleep, shop, bike or just be. For you, as a couple, with the family or the whole team. That's STORY Thusis!

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