Short pleasure tour in Obersaxen (Gravel)

Simple

17.7 km

1:55 h

608 mhd

607 mhd

Sonnenuntergänge in Obersaxen sind besonders eindrucksvoll.

Einfache Nebenstrassen machen diese Tour zum leichten Genuss.

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Pausen gehören zu einer Genussrunde in Obersaxen

Our short gravel bike tour takes you on easy side and alpine roads through many unknown parts of the long Walser settlement of Obersaxen.

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Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 1722 m

Lowest Point 1158 m

Best Season

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Start

Obersaxen Meierhof

Destination

Obersaxen Meierhof

Coordinates

46.748845, 9.100038

Details

Description

This tour is technically very easy to ride. However, you should be in good shape to enjoy the small alpine and Maiensäss roads. Whether it's a pleasure or a struggle - at the highest point, on the sun terrace of the Wali mountain restaurant, a cool drink and a magnificent view await you.

Have a good time with the Walsers.

Geheimtipp

Stop off at the Wali mountain restaurant or the Stai restaurant in Miraniga.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar is approaching during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Normal equipment with repair kit and pharmacy.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train to Ilanz and continue by post bus to Obersaxen Meierhof

Anreise Information

From Ilanz in the direction of Obersaxen.

Parking

There are plenty of free parking spaces in the center of Obersaxen Meierhof, in front of the tourist information office.

Waypoints

Fireplace Surselva

Sassli fireplace, Obersaxen

Via the Walser Trail you reach the Sassli fireplace, nestled in the middle of the magnificent landscape.

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Book Store Surselva

Bibliothek zum Bücherdschungel

In the old schoolhouse in Meierhof you will find everything from books, CD's and radio plays to videos and DVD's to board games.

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Bridge Surselva

Naturbrücke Punt, Obersaxen

10 meters below the natural bridge, the St. Peters Bach flows completely in secret.

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Bridge Surselva

Hängebrücke Imschlacht, Obersaxen

The 44-metre-long suspension bridge over the Schlettertobel is an attraction in itself.

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Historical Site Surselva

Obersaxen. Insel im romanischen Meer

In the extensive municipality of Obersaxen at the foot of the 2064-meter-high Piz Mundaun, the "Bündner Rigi", Upper Saxony is spoken in the otherwise Rhaeto-Romance language area. The inhabited terrace, located between 1000 m (Axenstein) and 1430 m (Miraniga), extends over a length of 14 kilometers.

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Church Surselva

Parish church of St. Peter and Paul Meierhof, Obersaxen

Although this late Gothic building was damaged in the village fire of 1740, it was essentially preserved until 1904. The entire complex was then rebuilt with the exception of the tower.

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Katholische Filialkirche St. Martin, Obersaxen

Church Surselva

Catholic branch church of St. Martin, Obersaxen

The church of St. Martin is clearly visible as you approach the hamlet. The building looks imposing next to the old Walser houses.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Restaurant Central

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Maxi Lebensmittelladen Obersaxen Meierhof

Grocery Store Surselva

Maxi Dorfladen in Obersaxen-Meierhof

The village shop offers a wide range of daily necessities, such as seasonal vegetables and fruits, dairy and meat products, various baked goods and household items.

Opening hours from 8 April 2025
Monday - Friday
07.30 am - 12.00 pm
3.00 pm - 6.30 pm (closed on Wednesday afternoons)

Saturday
08.00 am - 12.00 pm

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Stai

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Steinhauser

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Wali

The charging station is located at the Bergrestaurant Wali. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Farm Shop Surselva

Püraladali, Obersaxen

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Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva Tourism, Info Obersaxen

The team at the Obersaxen information office will be happy to advise you personally at the counter in Meierhof and provide you with information about our Surselva vacation region, our activities and our offers.

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