Viamala Entdeckungstour

Difficult

20.2 km

3:15 h

1041 mhd

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Trail running discovery tour in and around the Viamala Gorge.

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Highest Point 1143 m

Lowest Point 698 m

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Start

Thusis

Destination

Thusis

Coordinates

46.694738, 9.441186

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Description

The route starts in Thusis at the Marktwiese car park. After a few meters you leave the paved road and from then on move on varied trails. Past Ehrenfels Castle, the route climbs in the direction of Crap Carschenna, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire Domleschg. After a short descent, you move in the Viamala Gorge on a narrow single trail with a view down into the impressive gorge. Concentrated running is necessary here, because the path is easy to walk, but somewhat exposed. This is soon followed by the Traversinersteg, a staircase hanging about 70 meters above the ground. In the gorge you continue to follow the Rhine before changing direction and walking back towards Thusis on the other side of the river. Via Rongellen and Crapteig you then reach the starting point via a steep and technically demanding downhill.

Geheimtipp

It is worth stopping at the visitor center in the heart of the Viamala Gorge . In Thusis there are various places to stop for refreshments.

Ausrüstung

Trail running shoes with a good profile, enough food and fluids, trail running backpack with clothing suitable for the weather

Directions

Thusis - Sils i.D. - Carschenna - St. Albin - Traversinersteg II - Visitor Centre - Rania - Visitor Centre - Oberrongellen - Übernolla - Thusis

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train or PostBus to Thusis. The tour can be started directly from Thusis train station. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Anreise Information

On the A13, take exit 22-Thusis-Süd. Follow the signpost in the direction of Thusis. Plan your journey with the Google Route Planner.

Parking

The Marktwiesenstrasse car park is the ideal starting point for the tour (location Google Maps).

Waypoints

Castle Viamala

Ehrenfels Castle

Once a ruin - now a youth hostel for groups. With a breathtaking view of the Domleschg.

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View of the Domleschg from the Crap Carschenna vantage point

Viewpoint Viamala

Crap Carschenna viewpoint

The viewpoint above Sils i.D. is the perfect place for a break on a hike or bike tour.

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Chapel Viamala

Chapel of St Albin

The St. Albin chapel is located on the Veia Traversina hiking trail between Sils i. D. and the Viamala Gorge visitor centre.

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Bridge Viamala

Wilden Bridge

Both the Roman path and the later main route from 1472 once led through the narrowest section of the gorge on the west side in the centre of the Viamala Gorge.

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Bridge Viamala

Pùnt da Suransuns

Narrow and straightforward, this bridge is part of the hiking trail network - for once not over the abyss of the Viamala, but directly over the Rhine, which rests here in a shimmering blue bay before plunging further through the gorge.

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