viaCapricorn (3 stages)

Difficult

50.1 km

17:40 h

3070 mhd

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viaCapricorn, SchweizMobil Nr. 693.

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Highest Point 2661 m

Lowest Point 1286 m

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Start

Wergenstein, bus stop village

Destination

Wergenstein, bus stop village

Coordinates

46.626687, 9.408026

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Stage

Description

viaCapricorn is a mountain hike that leads through the natural habitat of the Alpine ibex. Per stage, experienced mountaineers need to plan around 8 to 9 hours.

Sicherheitshinweis

Please note that viaCapricorn is a mountain hike. Surefootedness is required. This tour is not suitable for small children.

Ausrüstung

Sturdy mountain boots with non-slip soles, weatherproof and warm clothing, rain protection, food and sufficient water, sun and head protection, first-aid kit, maps, possibly telescopic poles, binoculars or telescope.

Directions

Wergenstein - Glaspass - Turrahus - Wergenstein.

The hiking trail is signposted throughout with the No. 693 as a regional route of Hiking in Switzerland and marked in red and white.

Directions

Public Transport

The villages can be reached by PostBus. For timetable information, visit www.sbb.ch.

Waypoints

Wergenstein with the Center da Capricorn

Tourist Information Center Viamala

Centre da Capricorns

The Center da Capricorns in Casti-Wergenstein on the Schamserberg is home to several organisations and services. The project was initiated by the Fundaziun Capricorn, which runs the local hotel and restaurant and promotes sustainable tourism. An exhibition provides information about the nature park and the ibex.

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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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Museum Viamala

Capricorn exhibition

The capricorn exhibition in the Center da Capricorns in Wergenstein imparts exciting and interesting information about the king of the Alps. The ibex was reintroduced 60 years ago in the region of the nature park and there are now about 300 animals.

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Lake Viamala

Lai la Scotga

High up on the Schamserberg, just behind the Carnusapass, lies the Lai la scotga (Romansh for Scots Lake) on the "Via Capricorn" mountain hiking trail in the direction of Carnusa/Glaspass.

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Coffee Shop Viamala

Beverin mountain inn

Our mountain inn lies in the Beverin Nature Park above Thusis, in the holiday corner of Switzerland. Valleys to the north and south of the Alps. Rivers that flow in all directions.

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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

Bergrestaurant Turrahus

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Viewpoint Surselva

Alperschälli wildlife observation points

Two observation points have been installed in the Alperschälli area, high above Wergenstein and the Safiental valley.

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Lake Viamala

Alperschälli-Seeli

The standard equipment on the Via Capricorn includes good shoes, a water bottle and a warm jacket for higher altitudes, but above all: binoculars. At the latest after the steep ascent from Alp Biggenmad up to Alperschälli, the binoculars should be ready to hand. This is where the ibex can be observed particularly often.

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Lake Viamala

Lai Grand and moorland

The idyllic Lai Grand (Romansh for large lake) is located in the Anarosa area behind the Nurdagn Alp (agritourism offer with catering and overnight accommodation) at 2386 m. ü. M. on the "Via Capricorn" mountain hiking trail in the direction of Farcletta digl Lai Grand.

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Lake Viamala

Lai Pintg

The dreamy Lai Pintg (Romansh for small lake) is located in the Anarosa area behind the Nurdagn Alp (agritourism offering catering and accommodation) at 2312 m. ü. M. on the mountain hiking trail in the direction of Farcletta digl Lai Pintg and the SAC Cufercal hut.

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Restaurant Viamala

Alp Nurdagn agri-tourism

Humble place to eat and sleep on the newly refurbished Alp Nurdagn high above the treeline, with spectacular views over the mountains. Ideal for mountaineers, nature lovers and family with kids. Simple food from local products.

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