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Chur panorama trail

Simple
8.1 km
2:15 h
168 mhd
168 mhd
Beim Fürstenwald mit Aussicht ins Rheintal
Fürstenwald mit Blick zum Calanda

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Aussicht auf Stadt Chur mit Calanda
Out of the city into the beautiful recreational area of the Fürstenwald and with panoramic views back into the heart of the Alpine City.
Technique 1/6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  753 m
Lowest Point  584 m
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Start
Chur, train station
Destination
Chur, train station
Coordinates
46.853643, 9.529653

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Description

The sun-kissed panoramic trail starts in the city center and takes you in a circuit out of the city and into the beautiful forest of Chur. Along the edge of the forest you continue to the most beautiful viewpoint of the city (don't forget to bring your camera). Passing by the episcopal courtyard and the famous cathedral the tour finally leads into the historic old town of Chur and back to the starting point.

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Ringelspitz hut round trip

Difficult
15.6 km
6:15 h
1300 mhd
1300 mhd
Ringelspitzhütte mit Blick zum Ringelspitz Gipfel
Ringelspitzhütte Rundtour

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Tektonikarena Sardona
Impressive hiking tour through the gorgeous Lavoitobel to the Ringelspitz hut and along the Kunkelspass back to Tamins.
Technique 3/6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  1998 m
Lowest Point  662 m
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Start
Tamins, village
Destination
Tamins, village
Coordinates
46.829182, 9.405976

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Description

The village of Tamins is the starting point of this exciting round trip. In the northern rim of the village you walk northwards into the Lavoitobel. The wild and secluded valley is home of deer, chamois and many local birds. In the end of the valley there is a rather steep ascent to the Ringelspitz hut, which is open during the whole summertime and on sunny weekends in spring and fall. Ideal for a lunch break or why not spending a night in the beautiful surrounding of the Alps. The descent follows the hiking route to Grossalp - Kunkelspass - Foppaloch - Tamins.

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Calanda (hut) Challenge

Difficult
31.5 km
5:00 h
1500 mhd
1500 mhd
Calanda(hütte) Challenge
Calanda(hütte) Challenge

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Calanda(hütte) Challenge
Tough, panoramic, varied: The bike trip to the Calanda hut is quite a tour - a real challenge!
Technique 3/6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  2075 m
Lowest Point  546 m
Best Season
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Start
Chur (Alexanderplatz)
Destination
Haldenstein (village)
Coordinates
46.852106, 9.531509

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Description

This challenging mountain bike tour starts in the heart of Chur city. The Calanda mountain is situated on the sunny side of the Rhine valley, therefore the tour is possible already in springtime (in summertime early start recommend). At first, follow the national cycling route no. 2 (Rhine route) northwards until you reach the village of Haldenstein. Cross the Rhine river and drive into the village, in direction of the castle. In the village centre, the mountain road branches off to the right side. Now get ready for a long ascent of total 1'500 meters in height. On the way up you pass by several alps as Arella, Funtanolja, Neusäss, Altsäss until you finally reach the Calanda hut.

The hut is feasted during the summer months, so you can have a drink and a meal there. If you really want a challenge, then you can climb up (by foot) to the peak of the Haldensteiner Calanda (730 meters in height and appr. 1 ½ hours from the hut). To have enough time and being able to enjoy the scenery, an overnight in the Calanda hut is absolutely recommended then.

For the descent, take the singletrail right from the hut. Later, you will follow the ascent road for a short track, before a narrow and technical trail branches off to the left at Alp Neusäss, that leads to the Vazer Alp. After a descent on the alp road, at point 1515 another trail branches off to the right side and will take you to the beautiful settlement of Batänja. From there follow the forest road until you pass by the ruin of Lichtenstein. Shortly later for the last piece of the descent, another trail on the left side will take you back down to the village of Haldenstein.

Geheimtipp

Dave Kilshaw's Calanda Challenge by swissrent

The ascent route is signposted as "Dave Kilshaw's Calanda Challenge", a free, interactive outdoor sports adventure. You'll find 6 signposts along the way, which contain a Scan-Point. If you master the more than 20 km, and 1,500 vertical meters along the well-kept forest road up to the Calanda hut, and can scan the respective points with the swissrent-App you can earn 20 «mountainmiles» per scan, which can be redeemed for rental with swissrent. The first Scan-Point signpost is right in the middle of the city center (Alexanderplatz, in front of the City Shop Chur).

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Stams - Mittagsplatte

Difficult
39.9 km
5:30 h
1600 mhd
1600 mhd
Calanda im Hintergrund
Im Aufstieg nach Says

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Abfahrt von Stams Richtung Valzeina
Extended day tour with beautful viewing points and single tracks on the descent.
Technique 4/6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  1727 m
Lowest Point  546 m
Best Season
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Start
Chur, train station
Destination
Chur, train station
Coordinates
46.85346, 9.529688

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Description

The start of this tour is at the train station Chur. Cycle out of the city in eastern direction, through the Fürstenwald (forest) to the village of Trimmis. When you have crossed the stream in Trimmis, the ascent begins on the right side up to Says and further up to Stams, where you will have a splendid panorama view. During the summer months, the restaurant in Stams is feasted and you can refresh yourself with some drinks and snacks.

From Stams follow the trail uphill across the meadow. And then the first downill begins on a challenging but ridable single track into direction of Clavadatsch. Back on the street you continue to Valzeina, where the second (but short) ascent begins and leads you up to the Mittagsplatte, where a 120 m high transmitting mast is positioned. Shortly before, you branch off to the left and follow a trail through the meadow to a fence. Here, the second part of the descent begins. At first quite steep and demanding, but soon getting easier and smoother, through the "Schlund" back into the valley. Leave the village of Zizers to your right and continue along Molinära back to Trimmis. After crossing the village, follow the trail to the Rhine river. From there, follow the official cycling path Rhine route No. 2 back to Chur.

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Chur - Herrentobel - Chur

Simple
20.4 km
2:45 h
620 mhd
640 mhd
Ausblick vom Herrentobel auf Chur
Chur - Herrentobel - Chur

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Ausblick von der Burg Lichtenstein auf Haldenstein
Easy and short, but appealing round tour, that leads past some castles and ruins in the area.
Technique 1/6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  1143 m
Lowest Point  534 m
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Start
Chur, train station
Destination
Chur, train station
Coordinates
46.854276, 9.528356

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Description

This round tour starts at the Chur train station. Follow the official cycling route no. 2 to Haldenstein - Untervaz. At the sports centre Fünf Dörfer in Untervaz branch off to the right, cross the Rhine river and cycle into the village of Untervaz. The ruins of the two castles Neuenburg and Rappenstein in Untervaz can be visited.

In the upper part of Untervaz go left in direction of the Vazer Alp. Follow this partly very steep path until you reach Zalt at 930 m. Here, take the left road and enjoy the panoramic and smooth ride through the forests of the Herrentobel. On the opposite site you can see the impressive Montalin mountain and the lower situated Fürhörnli, which is the highest point of Chur.

On a forest road you continue to Oldiswald. At Bild (point 805) leave the road and continue straight ahead, pass by the ruin of Lichtenstein and descent into the village of Haldenstein with the remarkable caste of Haldenstein.

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Rhine Gorge hike: Bot Tschavier (656.7)

Simple
7.1 km
2:00 h
116 mhd
116 mhd
Aussicht auf den Vorderrhein Richtung Reichenau
Bonaduz

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Rheinschlucht
A leisurely walk from Bonaduz around the Bot Tschavier hill, with beautiful views of the fascinating Rhine Gorge.
Technique /6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  749 m
Lowest Point  636 m
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Start
Bonaduz, train station
Destination
Bonaduz, train station
Coordinates
46.810478, 9.397953

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Description

A leisurely walk from Bonaduz, past the picturesque chapel of Sogn Mang and on a beautiful circular path with views of the Rhine Gorge and around the Bot Tschavier hill back to Bonaduz. A detour to the Wackenau ruin is possible. 

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Mittenberg round trip

Simple
12.1 km
1:40 h
520 mhd
520 mhd
Prächtige Aussicht vom Mittenberg
Auf dem Mittenberg oberhalb Chur

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Aussicht am Ziel ins Churer Rheintal
The Mittenberg is a classic among the mountain bike tours around Chur.
Technique 2/6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  111 m
Lowest Point  585 m
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Start
Chur, train station
Destination
Chur, train station
Coordinates
46.85311, 9.530094

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Description

Start at the Chur train station and cycle out of the city in eastern direction. Follow the Loestrasse, pass by the hospital and branch off right to the Fürstenwald, a nearby recreational area of Chur. The Fürstenwald (parking area) is a popular meeting place for outdoor athletes with several biking and running trails. Follow the forest road all the way up to the Mittenberg. In the upper part of the ascent you will find a fireplace with fresh spring water.

Up at Mittenberg, you have a wonderful panorama view into the Chur Rhine valley, on the opposite situated house mountain Brambrüesch and the mountains around Lenzerheide and the Bündner Oberland.

The descent route follows a smaller forest trail into direction of Vogelboden - Lürlibad - Lärchenboden - Chur city. Of course you can follow the easy route uf the uphill, as well. And if you prefer some technical trails, you will find some interesting options from the MIttenberg back to Chur.

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Churer Joch round trip

Geschlossen
Medium
37.3 km
5:00 h
1500 mhd
1500 mhd
Churer Joch Rundtour
Aufstieg zum Churer Joch

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Churer Joch Rundtour
An exciting circuit tour with a fantastic viewpoint and a picturesque mountain village.
Technique 3/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  2042 m
Lowest Point  584 m
Best Season
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Start
Chur
Destination
Chur
Coordinates
46.853084, 9.529097

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The tour starts at the Chur railway station and leads over the Plessurquai in the direction of Meiersboden. As far as Churwalden, follow the signposted route 255, which leads pleasantly upwards along the beautiful Polenweg. In Churwalden you leave route 255 and shortly afterwards turn left, where the second part of the ascent follows (if the whole tour is too long for you, you can take the post bus in Chur with your bike and start the tour from Churwalden). The route climbs higher and higher and the landscape becomes more and more picturesque, characterised by a rich alpine flora, especially in early summer.  At Foppa, already at 1753 m above sea level, the road branches off to the left. The highest point, the Churer Joch, can be seen from far away. But the legs still have to pedal bravely until then. It's worth it! A far view to the Calanda, the Lenzerheide and the Arosa mountain range opens up. And those who continue at the hut to the summit can see the Alpine City of Chur deep down in the valley.

The descent leads on a single trail in the direction of Tschietschen. Later one drives on a forest road to Furgglis, where there is a beautiful mountain inn. On another trail over the Geissboden the trail continues down to the pretty mountain village of Tschiertschen. The red shining geraniums and many coloured flowers decorate the wooden houses darkened by the sun. The further descent first follows the main road, changing to a single trail above the road to Praden. There again a bit of descent follows on the road until finally a beautiful single trail branches off to the right through the Steinbach forest and leads to the valley near Meiersboden/Araschgen. From there take the road back to Chur.

Chur, the Alpine City, here a visit to the picturesque Old Town is worthwhile. Refresh yourself, for example, on the Kornplatz with a fine Alpine City ice cream in the Gelateria Evviva Plankis.

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Enduro-Tour Brambrüesch - Passugg

Medium
10.9 km
1:00 h
17 mhd
1006 mhd
Trail zwischen Malix und Passugg
Trail zwischen Malix und Passugg

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Pause beim Sirupbrunnen in Spina
Single trail descent from Chur's local mountain to Malix, Passugg and back to Chur.
Technique 3/6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  1605 m
Lowest Point  599 m
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Start
Brambrüesch, top station of gondola
Destination
Chur, valley station of gondola
Coordinates
46.829109, 9.516378

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Description

Start of the tour at the top station of the Chur cableways at Brambrüesch. First follow the signposted route no. 616 (Biketicket 2 RIDE red), but at Spina turn left towards Malix - and refresh yourself first at the syrup fountain! After a stretch on the road follows a steep trail that leads into the Passugger Gorge. Finally, there is another single track taking you back to Chur.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train to Chur station. From there you can reach the valley station by bike in 5 minutes.

Anreise Information

  • Highway exit Chur Süd

  • Drive in direction of the city centre (Kasernenstrasse)

  • The valley station and parking lot are located in front of the city centre on the right-hand side.

Parking

More about parking for guests of the Chur mountain railways.

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Walking tour through the Alpine City

Simple
4.5 km
1:45 h
20 mhd
20 mhd
City E-Guide Chur
Blick auf die Churer Altstadt

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Arcas Platz in der Altstadt
Discover Switzerland's oldest town on a tour through the city center and the historic Old town. In addition with the Audio Guide from Chur Tourism, you will enjoy an interesting and individual city tour.
Technique 1/6
Fitness 1/6
Highest Point  623 m
Lowest Point  574 m
Best Season
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Start
Chur, train station
Destination
Chur, train station
Coordinates
46.853748, 9.529188

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The City E-Guide by Chur Tourism is the individual city tour for your mobile phone or tablet. With the free app, you can explore the city on your own. All kinds of interesting facts about history, culture, sights and much more are available in the app at any time. You can choose from various tours of different lengths, which can be adapted to your starting point thanks to GPS positioning.

In 43 chapters you will learn many interesting facts about the history and culture of the Alpine City of Chur and the holiday canton of Graubünden. A further 32 chapters deal with the Cathedral Treasure Museum of the Diocese of Chur - you will learn many interesting facts about the history of the diocese, about the cathedral treasure of Chur and the Death Pictures from the Episcopal Castle.

At the Tourist Info at Chur mainstation, you have also the possibility to rent a tablet with the City E-Guide on it. Thanks to the larger screen, tablets are ideal for experiencing the tours together with one device.  

Directions

Public Transport

The tour begins directly at the Chur railway station.

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