Surselva 4-day round trip by (e)-bike

Medium

160.3 km

21:40 h

5745 mhd

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Discover the beauty of the side valleys of the Surselva vacation region on this circular tour and experience the classic Tomül Pass and many other highlights of the Surselva. The entire tour is suitable for e-MTBs and MTBs.

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Highest Point 2412 m

Lowest Point 669 m

Best Season

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Start

Ilanz train station

Destination

Ilanz train station

Coordinates

46.775182, 9.207209

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Description

Day 1

From Ilanz, the first town on the Rhine, you cycle more or less comfortably along the Rhine gorge to Versam on the first day. Then the long ascent begins along the valley road into the wild and romantic landscape of the Safiental valley to the stage destination of Thalkirch. Don't forget your bike light on this day. The long tunnel and the two galleries urgently require light.

Day 2

The royal stage is on the program for the second day. It goes straight up steeply to the roof of the tour, the Tomül Pass. After the sometimes challenging (S2) descent to Vals, you can treat yourself to lunch here. Strengthened, you roll along the main road to Uors. Now follows the second ascent of the day into Val Lumnezia via bike routes 1 and 222 to Vrin and onwards along cool trails to the stage destination of Lumbrein.

Day 3

The third day starts again with a climb up to Alp Nova. Unfortunately, rolling in is not on the agenda today. On the other side, however, you are rewarded with a beautiful descent via Obersaxen down to Trun. However, the ascent via Schlans to the stage finish in Brigels again requires a well-filled battery or strong calves.

Day 4

The last day scores above all with downhill meters instead of altitude meters. First you ride via Andiast to the Lag da Pigniu reservoir with its fantastic waterfalls at the far end. Then you ride via Pigniu to Siat and on to Ruschein. Enjoy the view for the last time and then head into the final descent back to the starting point of this 4-day tour in Ilanz. If you still haven't had enough, spend the night in the lively little town and go on more beautiful bike tours or hike through the Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.

Geheimtipp

Variants

Day 1

From Carrera, you can also take the road to the Bärgli gravel works. Here the route follows the trail (S2).

Day 2

Departure Tomülpass - Vals: After Schnidlabüdemli, take the hiking trail to Vals. This is quite rough in places (S2-3). However, you can always switch back to the road.
If you have strong calves - or enough battery - you can ride to the village of Tersnaus and cruise down to Peiden Bad on the new SwitzerlandMobility 222 Nino Schurter Bike. Officially in the opposite direction, but this is no problem if you ride carefully. Then take the main road back to the route to Uors.
After Surin, you can take the shortcut directly via the road (up and down) to the stage finish in Lumbrein.

Day 3

From Sassli you can recharge your batteries at the Wali mountain restaurant. Please note: the restaurant is closed for renovation in 2024.

Day 4

Departure Ruschein - Ilanz: Take the road to Ilanz. However, the trail is mostly easy to ride (S2).

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

E-MTB, helmet, bike gloves, bike shoes, goggles, rain and sun protection, drink, repair kit, first aid kit.

Are you traveling with an e-bike? There are various e-mountain bike charging stations along the route where you can recharge your battery.

Please note! It is possible that your charging cable is missing, stolen or defective. If you want to be on the safe side, we recommend that you take your own charging cable with you. Each charging station also has a normal (CH) 3-way socket.

Directions

A large part of this route follows the signposted mountain bike route “90 Graubünden Bike” (from Safien Platz - Ruschein). Additional trails can be ridden in places or the road can be used to make things easier. Check the map from time to time during the ride.

Stage 1: Ilanz railroad station - Mulin Sut - Castrisch-Schluein bridge - Schluein - Sagogn - Valendas railroad station - Valendas village - Carrera - Versam - Safien Platz - Safien Thalkirch

1800 hm, 880 tm, 42 km

Stage 2: Thalkirch - Tomülpass - Alp Tomül - Schindlabüdemli (see trail variant from here on under the author's tip) - Vals - Uors - Surcasti - Silgin - Surin - Vrin - Vallargia - Lumbrein

1800 hm, 2100 tm, 48 km

Stage 3: Lumbrein - Alp Sezner - Alp Nova - Alp Prada (see from here on trail variant under author's tip) - Alp Stavonas Sura - Wali - Sassli - St. Martin - Hanschahüs - Zignau - Trun - Schlans - Plaun da Plaids - Brigels.

1600 hm, 1800 tm, 38 km

Stage 4: Brigels - Waltensburg - Andiast - Lag da Pigniu - Pigniu - Sogn Francestg - Dalpaleus- Siat - Mulin - Ruschein (see from here on trail variant under author's tip) - Tischinas - Schnaus - Ilanz.

800 hm, 1400 tm, 31 km

Directions

Public Transport

From the Grisons cantonal capital of Chur, the Rhaetian Railway takes just 36 minutes through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz station.

Timetable

Anreise Information

Take the A13 to Reichenau, then the main road via Flims or Bonaduz (narrow road in places) and to Ilanz.

Parking

Parking is available in Ilanz at the train station or in the surrounding area.

Waypoints

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Valendas-Sagogn Bahnhof

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on a sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Versam

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on the sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures. The charging cables are available at Gasthaus Rössli . Please note the opening hours.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Safien Platz

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on the sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures. The charging cables are available at the Gasthaus Rathaus . Please note the opening hours.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Thalkirch, Turrahus

While your e-mountain bike recharges your batteries, you can relax on the sun terrace or discover interesting cultural treasures. The charging cables are available at the Turrahus mountain inn . Please note the opening hours.

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E-Bike Ladestation Hospental (oua_26618368_image)

E-bike charging station Vals

E-Bike Ladestation Vals

The charging cables are at Visit Vals at the tourist office. Please note the opening hours.

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E-bike charging station Vals

E-Bike-Ladestation Vals

The e-bike charging station is located in Poststrasse opposite Café Peng.

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E-bike charging station

E-Bike Ladestation Uors

Attention: Due to revision work, this charging station will not be available until about the beginning of March.

The charging station is located at the fire station in Uors, directly on the main road and the turn-off to Surcasti. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Restaurant Surselva

Besenbeiz Silgin

Cozy broom pickle directly at the suspension bridge Silgin - Pruastg.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Vrin

The charging station is located on the Schulhausplatz in Vrin. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Cafè Casa Leon

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Restaurant Surselva

Ustria dalla Posta, Vrin

Between tradition and modernity

Large selection of drinks - lovingly prepared small dishes - desserts - homemade pizza - and fine souvenirs

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Restaurant Surselva

Ustria Lumerins

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Lumbrein

The charging station is located on Schulhausplatz opposite the Hotel Péz Regina in Lumbrein. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Restaurant Alpina, Lumbrein

Beinvegni in the restaurant Alpina - a place to relax and enjoy.

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant HYGGE in Lumbrein

The former restaurant Pèz Regina is now called Hygge Restaurant. The motto is: less is more. Regional, modern interpreted alpine cuisine with influences from all over the world is offered with fresh ingredients from the surrounding area.

Opening hours may vary spontaneously. See www.pezregina.ch for the most up-to-date information.

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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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Das Foto zeigt eine Infotafel für E-Bike Ladestation

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Trun

The charging station is located at the campsite in Trun. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station. The charging station is not accessible in winter.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Brigels

The charging station in Brigels can be found at the "pumpa cumpriva" (white house) about 50 m behind the Hotel Vincenz in the direction of the valley station / bathing lake Brigels. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Nahaufnahme der e-bike Ladestation in Waltensburg.

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Waltensburg

The charging station is located in front of the Hotel Ucliva in Waltensburg. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Siat

Attention: The charging station is currently closed: as of autumn 2024

The charging station is located next to the Ustria Steila in Siat. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Städtli Ilanz

The charging station is located next to the Städtlibeiz in the old town of Ilanz. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva

Surprisingly versatile: At the heart of the Alops, between the source of the Rhine and the Rhine gorge, lies the Surselva valley. In these beautiful mountain villages you will find perfect conditions for active or relaxing holidays.

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Coffee Shop Surselva

Café Zwischenstation und Handwerk

Cosy little pub in the Valendas - Sagogn station building.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Am Brunnen

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Grocery Store Surselva

Dorfladen Versam

Everything for your daily needs as well as a large selection of local products such as meats, cheeses, syrups, baked goods and bee honey. There is a small shop café in the shop.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Rössli

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Farm Shop Surselva

Spensa - Shop for Safiental products

The Spensa - Safier word for pantry from the pre-refrigerator era - is always well stocked and open daily for self-service!

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Rathaus

The Gasthaus Rathaus has a cosy dining room, the Gothic council room and a sunny garden terrace with a children's playground. Enjoy delicacies from the regional cuisine as well as fine homemade cakes.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasslihof Safien - Thalkirch

Stop off at the Gasslihof in a cosy and informal atmosphere. Whether as a refreshment after an active day or simply to do something good for yourself - you can linger in our dining rooms and on the sun terrace while being spoilt with home-made delicacies from the kitchen.

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Restaurant Vals

Hotel Glenner

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Restaurant Vals

Hotel Alpina

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Restaurant Vals

Gasthaus Edelweiss

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Restaurant Vals

Restaurant Alpenrose

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Restaurant Vals

Café-Bäckerei Peng

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Bridge Surselva

Hängebrücke Val da Tersnaus

The suspension bridge Val da Tersnaus connects the villages of Tersnaus and Camuns for pedestrians. Tersnau's suspension bridge is 66 metres long and 34 metres high.

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Bridge Surselva

Hängebrücke Val da Silgin, Lumbrein/Silgin

The Val da Silgin suspension bridge provides access to the hiking trail between the two villages of Pruastg and Silgin. It is 67 meters long and 45 meters high.

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Bridge Surselva

Punt Val Mulin, Lumbrein

The wooden bridge Val da Mulin is made of wood, which all comes from municipal forests. With it, a gap in the hiking network from Lumbrein in the direction of Vrin could be closed. The bridge is a good 52 meters long and 22 meters high.

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E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation Obersaxen St. Martin

The charging station is located at the old schoolhouse (warehouse) behind the church. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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Senda d'art - Art trail on the Rhine (oua_28417180_image)

Restaurant Surselva

Ustria Ogna

Host Melanie Albin-Sopacua and her team welcome you to the Ustria Ogna.

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Restaurant Surselva

Pizzeria Trattoria Centro

The Centro serves traditional Italian dishes as well as regional specialities.

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Restaurant Surselva

Casa Tödi

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Restaurant Surselva

Café Tschut

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Restaurant Surselva

Pizzeria & Ristorante da Stefano

In the Restaurant da Stefano you will experience a Mediterranean ambience with real Italian cuisine.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Casa Job

Casa Job welcomes you in the centre of Trun in the Rhine Valley and offers hotel visitors specialities.

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Innenaufnahme des Infobüros/Post Brigels

Tourist Information Center Surselva

Surselva Tourism Info/Post, Brigels

We look forward to advising you personally at the counter and providing information about our activities and offers.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Ucliva

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Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Alpina, Pigniu

Cozy and uncomplicated atmosphere in the middle of the beautiful natural landscape of the Surselva.

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Restaurant Surselva

Ustria Steila

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