The plain around Domat/Ems consists of different landslides: The Flimser Bergsturz, Kunkels and Calanda. The erosion has left over only the hard debris. This hills are called «Tumas» and build a protected nature reserve today.

The Chur city bus no.1 takes you from the main station to Domat/Ems (bus-stop «Domat/Ems Post»), the starting point. During this hiking tour you will explore different «Tumas», cross the Rhine river and visit the village of Tamins. On the way back to Domat/Ems, you cross the Rhine river another time, across a weir this time. At the same bus-station (Domat/Ems Post) you take the bus back to Chur.

This tour takes you from Chur through the wine regions of the Rhine valley and the Bündner Herrschaft. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and villages in this region. The journey back to Chur is along the well known bicycling route along the Rhine river.

To Felsberg you can get easily from Chur with the city bus (line 1) or the Rhaetian Railway. After a steep ascnet you will be rewarded by a gorgeous scenery and unique views on the mountain and into the valley. If you are lucky, you can even spot some wild animals (chamois, alpine ibex) in the surroundings of this tour. At the Kunkelspass is the ideal point for a break at the restaurant Überruf. The way back into the valley along Foppaloch, Benis Boden and along the Senda Sursilvana is worthwile, as well.

First you cycle through the historic Old town, cross the Plessur river and ride out of the city on a marked cycling path. Soon you get into the forest. At point 729 you can either take a left and ascent to Schönegg. On top you will enjoy gorgeous views into the surrounding mountain scenery (Calanda, Ringelspitz, Rhätikon, mountains around Flims) and the Chur Rhine valley.

For the descent cross the small alp and follow the narrow and technical single track on the right side. Two times you will cross the street and then follow it for a short track, befor finally you will ride a trail with lots of flow back to the city.

This route takes you through the hills of the Bündner Herrschaft, past huge vineyards and picturesque Torkeln, up to the St. Luzisteig. At 713 metres above sea level, the top of the pass is reached.  A rapid descent leads further down into Liechtenstein. From there it goes back on the Rhine dam in the direction of Chur. Flat and without car traffic, the Rhine dam invites you to really push your pedals. The Rhine dam ends at Bad Ragaz and the route leads along country roads via Bad Ragaz back to Landquart. From there, take  the same route back to Chur as you came. 

In the communes of Bonaduz, Domat / Ems, Felsberg, Rhäzüns and Tamins, rhiienergie created five interconnected Nordic Walking routes (also suitable for jogging / running). Each route runs for about 10 kilometers on existing paths and roads across meadows and through forests. A corresponding signage shows on the one hand the way direction and on the other the respective distance covered.

This leisurely circular hike leads along wide natural paths along the Calanda massif. The hike starts from the Obere Au and leads along the Rhine to Haldenstein, where the path leads up to the Panorama Trail. Optionally, the tour can also be started from Haldenstein. 

 
Closure of the finish slope Arabüehl: Please note that the section of the Panorama Trail, which runs through the Waffenplatz finish slope (Calanda finish slope), is only open from Friday, 5 p.m. to Monday, 7 a.m. General winter closure from mid-November to mid-April. More information at https://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/die-schweizer-armee/waffen-schiessplaetze/waffenplatz-chur.html 

This hike starts at the bus stop Obere Au P+R, where there are also parking facilities. From here the path leads to the Rhine. From here, the path runs along the banks of the Rhine to the Pardisla Bridge. This bridge is crossed and the path continues to Oldiswald, where the path turns left. Follow this path to the village entrance Haldenstein, where the höhenweg begins. 

Here the path winds gently up the hill. Continue over pastures and through forest, along the Calanda massif. On the way, there are always wonderful viewpoints of Chur and the surrounding mountains. Various benches invite you to take a break and enjoy the panorama. 

Soon you have reached the military target slope Arabüehl above Chur. As soon as you have traversed it, you will continue through a tunnel on a paved road. This leads down, in the direction of Felsberg. At the bottom of unter Neugüter Strasse, the path leads to the left, in the direction of the banks of the Rhine. Along the Rhine it goes back to the starting point in the Upper Au. Alternatively, you can turn right on Unter Neugüter Strasse and walk to Felsberg and end the tour there.

In the communes of Bonaduz, Domat / Ems, Felsberg, Rhäzüns and Tamins, rhiienergie created five interconnected Nordic Walking routes (also suitable for jogging / running). Each route runs for about 10 kilometers on existing paths and roads across meadows and through forests. A corresponding signage shows on the one hand the way direction and on the other the respective distance covered.

The area between the 3 mountain railways of Chur-Dreibündenstein (Brambrüesch), Pradaschier and Feldis is a paradise for snow shoeing. The high plateau in the centre of these areas offers spectacular panorama views of the surrounding mountain scenery (Calanda, Arosa, Lenzerheide, Flims-Laax and Surselva). The peak point where the different routes merge is the landmark of the Dreibündenstein at 2160 m, a stone monument to the freedom fighters of Graubünden, which marks the common border point of the former Three Leagues of Raetia. This signposted route goes from Brambrüesch to the Dreibündenstein and back to Brambrüesch (GR 4).

In the Fürstenwald near Chur there are three signposted jogging / nordic walking trails available:

• Short Trail (blue route)
• Medium Trail (green route)
• Long Trail (yellow route)

The Fürstenwald is a recreational area near Chur. It offers a diverse and popular route network for joggers and nordic walkers.