Weisshorn Peak – Sattel hut – Scheidegg – Prätschli

Medium

6.5 km

2:00 h

1 mhd

753 mhd

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Panoramic hike with open views over the Schanfigg valley.

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Highest Point 2648 m

Lowest Point 1895 m

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Start

Weisshorn Peak

Destination

Prätschli

Coordinates

46.789738, 9.638606

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Description

The bright blue gondola of the Arosa - Weisshorn cable car takes you to the highest point of the hike right at the beginning. At 2,653m above sea level, an impressive panoramic view awaits you. Even during the descent towards the Sattelhütte, you can let your gaze wander down the valley to Chur again and again. Strengthened by a snack on the sun terrace of the Sattelhütte, the hike now leads into quiet territory, far away from the hustle and bustle and noise, nature shows its most beautiful side. At the Prätschsee lake you get back onto a somewhat larger hiking trail to the Prätschli.

Geheimtipp

Pit stop on the sun terrace of the Sattel hut.

Sicherheitshinweis

Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting. Daily updated information on the open winter hiking trails can be found on the of Arosa Lenzerheide.

Ausrüstung

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink are recommended.

Directions

Weisshorn peak - Sattel - Scheidegg - Prätschsee lake - Prätschli

Directions

Public Transport

The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. From there take the Weisshorn gondola to the peak.

Anreise Information

From Chur, the winding Schanfiggerstrasse leads to Arosa. Let the journey already become an adventure.

Current road report

Parking

At the entrance to Arosa village you will find a large parking sign.

Obersee car park or Ochsenbühl car park (5 minutes' walk from the valley station of the Arosa - Weisshorn gondola lift).

Waypoints

Viewpoint Arosa Lenzerheide

Weisshorn

Mount Weisshorn with its 2653 metres is the highes mountain of Arosa, which is reachable by cable cars. From the top, one enjoy a breathtaking view over more than 400 peaks of Switzerland and the neighbouring countries. Mt. Weisshorn is perfect for an extensive day on the slopes or on the numerous winter and summer hiking trails of the holiday destination Arosa.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

360° Panorama Restaurant Weisshorngipfel

The highest mountain of Arosa, which is reachable by Cable car, offers a 360° view onto the holiday destination Arosa and the valley Schanfigg. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view on more than 400 peaks of Switzerland and neighbouring countries. A summiteers tour is an absolute MUST, as you can also see Chur from top - the oldest city of Switzerland. Subsequently, treat yourself to a delicious meal in the 360° Panoramic Restaurant Weisshorngipfel. Windows all around the building offer an incredible view.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Sattelhütte

The Sattelhütte is rustic and cozy - typical Arosa, aifach Schwiiz at 2401 m above sea level. Here you can enjoy Swiss dishes, fine Swiss wines and a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains - at our Sattelbar or on the wind-protected sun terrace.

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Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Brüggerstuba at the middle station

The restaurant Brüggerstuba at the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car middle station is ideal for families and relaxed après-ski without hullabaloo.

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