Signalized snowshoe trail: Giraniga / Huot

Medium
2.9 km
1:10 h
147 mhd
145 mhd
Die Brigelserhörner im Rücken
Einsame Spuren im Schnee

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Am Start der Tour mit Sicht nach Obersaxen Meierhof
Our marked snowshoe trail takes you to “Huot”, a historic viewpoint. This is where the old Obersax people used to climb the “Huot”. Today you can simply enjoy the panorama over the beautiful Surselva. An ideal short tour for beginners and pleasure-seekers.
Technique /6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  1400 m
Lowest Point  1253 m
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Start
Giraniga or Sand
Destination
Giraniga or Sand
Coordinates
46.74639, 9.089442

Details

Description

The start of the tour is signposted from Sand near Giraniga or directly from Giraniga.

At the beginning, the route leads along meadow slopes and crosses above the village of Pilavarda. Now a few steeper slopes have to be mastered. However, these are rather short and easy to manage for most people. Things become more idyllic shortly before Huot. The hilly landscape up to the magnificent viewpoint is pure enjoyment. With a bit of luck, you may spot chamois here. Please keep quiet so as not to frighten the animals too much. An extensive rest at Huot is almost a must. The panorama here stretches from Oberalpstock, over the Brigelserhörner to the Ringelspitz or the Calanda.

The first few meters of the way back are over a beautiful shoulder, before you head straight down. This gives you a boost and is fun at the same time. Once you reach the winter hiking trail, the signs point either back to Sand or to Giraniga.

Geheimtipp

The tour is described in an anti-clockwise direction, but can be walked in both directions.

Sicherheitshinweis

This snowshoe tour is marked with pink posts in the terrain, but is not groomed. There are no steeper slopes that are at risk of avalanches. However, tours in unsecured terrain must be avoided if there is a high avalanche risk.

You can find out more about the current avalanche risk on WhiteRisk.

Fancy longer tours? For carefree enjoyment, we recommend our mountain guides and snowshoe hiking guides in the Surselva.

Ausrüstung

Well-functioning snowshoes, poles with winter poles, good footwear, clothing suitable for winter. In winter, the wind can significantly reduce the perceived temperature: Don't forget winter gloves, hat, thermos flask, etc.

Equipment rental in the Surselva

Directions

Giraniga or Sand - Pilavarda - Huot - Üsser der Gasse - Giraniga or Sand

Directions

Public Transport

From Ilanz take the post bus to Obersaxen, Tusen Abzw. (Sand) or Obersaxen, Giraniga

Anreise Information

By car via Obersaxen to the Sand car park or Giraniga car park.

Parking

At Sand and Giraniga there is a small number of parking spaces. In winter, the ski bus and the post bus are free of charge for all guests.

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