faszinaturWeg Valendas

Medium

5 km

1:30 h

159 mhd

158 mhd

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The fountain mermaid of Valendas leads to seven stations along the circular route. It tells short stories and sets observation tasks about the fascinating nature.

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Highest Point 813 m

Lowest Point 654 m

Best Season

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Start

Valendas village

Destination

Valendas village

Coordinates

46.78769, 9.282598

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Description

The fountain mermaid of Valendas leads to seven stations along the circular route. It tells short stories and sets observation tasks that sharpen the senses and let you experience nature, geology and history in a fascinating way. The stations provide information on topics such as: Rhine Gorge, Flims Landslide, Carrerabach, Mühle, Krüzerstall, Erika-Föhrenwald and alte Bahnhofstrasse. The circular route can be easily walked in both directions and started at different points.

Geheimtipp

A visit to the castle ruins of Valendas, the largest wooden fountain in Europe in the village centre and the Alix viewing platform are worthwhile.

Ausrüstung

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing is highly recommended.

Directions

The faszinaturweg can be well walked in both directions and started in different places. The trail leads out of the village of Valendas, to Valendas station and along the Rhine and Carrerabach back to the village of Valendas.

Directions

Public Transport

Valendas station is served by trains to Disentis/Mustér as well as to Chur on request.

Anreise Information

From Chur: Take Poststrasse north towards Grabenstrasse/Route 3, take the A13/E43 and Versamerstrasse to Gassa in Valendas.

From Ilanz: Take the road towards Gassa.

Parking

Parking is available at Valendas station for a fee.

Waypoints

Public Facility Surselva

Holzbrunnen Valendas

Valendas is home to the largest wooden fountain in Europe. While the fountain used to be the only source of water in the village, today it serves more as a meeting place and welcome source of refreshment in summer.

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Restaurant Surselva

Gasthaus Am Brunnen

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Ruin Surselva

Burgruine Valendas

West of the village below the cantonal road you can see walls of the former castle Valendas; was probably built in the late 12th century, the still visible part of the ring wall is impressive.

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Viewpoint Surselva

Aussichtsplattform Alix in Valendas

The Alix observation deck is located in Valendas. From the platform, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the confluence of the Carrera stream. The viewing platform is accessible via the hiking trail from Valenda's village.

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