Schamserberg church tour

Medium

25.4 km

2:30 h

730 mhd

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Exploring the Schamserberg and its churches on varied roads by bike.

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Highest Point 1592 m

Lowest Point 923 m

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Start

Zillis, Nislas parking lot

Destination

Zillis, Nislas parking lot

Coordinates

46.635658, 9.440453

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Description

The tour leads through carefully cultivated landscapes from Zillis up to the mountain village of Lohn, and on via Wergenstein, Casti and Clugin to Andeer and finally back to the starting point of Zillis.

The small, historic churches of the various villages are clearly visible from afar. The exposed locations on hills and ridges each offer a magnificent view down into the Val Schons. The church in Lohn on the upper Schamserberg with its two church towers from different eras and the idyllically situated listed church in Clugin are particularly worthy of mention. Zillis is home to the historically significant St. Martin's Church from the 12th century with its unique church ceiling.

Alternative: At the northern end of the village of Andeer, you can make a short detour to Pignia to see the villages on the Schamserberg again from the other side of the valley. From Pignia village, a road leads down to Pignia Bogn, where you can take a leisurely stroll to Zillis on the right-hand side of the Hinterrhein.

Highlights along the route

Geheimtipp

E-bikes can be charged at the Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein.

Directions

Zillis - Donat - Pazen - Farden - Lohn - Mathon - Wergenstein - Casti - Clugin - Andeer - Zillis

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Public Transport

The villages of Zillis, Donat, Pazen, Farden, Lohn, Mathon, Wergenstein and Andeer can be reached by post bus. For timetable information, visit www.sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

A13 San Bernardino Route, coming from the north: Exit 24-Zillis

A13 San Bernardino Route, coming from the south: Exit 25-Andeer, continue on the cantonal road to Zillis

Parking

Parking lot Nislas at the church St. Martin in Zillis (signposted) - Location Google Maps

Waypoints

Museum Viamala

Exhibition Church of St Martin

Since summer 1993, the permanent exhibition on the world-famous Romanesque picture ceiling of St Martin's Church has been located on the main street in Zillis (a 5-minute walk from the church). It is worth visiting the exhibition first and then the church.

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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

Muntsulej restaurant

The view from the spacious sun terrace towards Avers and the Surettahorn group is also amazing.

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Coffee Shop Viamala

Laresh guesthouse

This unique guesthouse is operated by the owners with a lot of heart and drive. Located in the scenic mountain village Mathon, overlooking the high alpine Grison mountains.

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Hotel Restaurant Capricorns, Wergenstein

Restaurant Viamala

Capricorns hotel restaurant

The Capricorns hotel was sensitively renovated during the summer months in 2011. This led to the historical building being upgraded. The ambience of the rooms with their original furnishings from the nineteen-thirties could be kept.

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Tables with benches (covered and uncovered) at the Andeer fireplace

Fireplace Viamala

Fireplace Andeer

The "Andeer" fireplace is located directly on the Hinterrhein not far from the village. It has a playground on the grounds and is very suitable for families.

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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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