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Playground Chur

Playground Oberalp

Spielplatz Oberalp
The natural playground where traditional playground equipment was deliberately omitted.

Description

 The Oberalp playground was the first nature playground to be opened in the city of Chur. The playground does not include traditional playground equipment. Instead, the aim of the ground is to encourage children to playfully discover the terrain. The emerging natural ground with a diverse topography invites its visitors to help shape it.

Contact

Playground Oberalp

Oberalpstrasse, 7000 Chur

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Car Park Chur

Parkhaus City West

Parking garage of the shopping center City West.

Description

 Location: City West shopping centre car park

Number of parking spaces: Parking 1: 380 PP / Parking 2: 84 PP / Parking 3: 95 PP 

Disabled parking spaces: Parking 1: 4 PP / Parking 2:  1 PP / Parking 3: 1 PP

Entrance height: Parking 1: 2.30m / Parking 2: 2.35m

Administration: Domenig Immobilien AG, Belmontstrasse 1, 7006 Chur, Tel. 081 286 73 10

Opening hours

Open 24 hours a day

Contact

Parkhaus City West

Comercialstrasse 32, 7000 Chur

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Viewpoint Chur

Haldenhüttli

Haldenhüttli oberhalb Arosarank
Beautiful vantage point with view over the roofs of Chur

Description

The Haldenhüttli is a small wooden pavilion on Schanfiggerstrasse, which leads from Chur to Arosa. The pavilion was built in 1879 by the Chur city association as part of the idea of turning Chur into a climatic health resort. It is also an observation point and retreat for lovers and offers a romantic view of the city to the southwest. The board with the panoramic map on the site helps visitors identify the surrounding peaks.

Map

Haldenhüttli

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Viewpoint Rhäzüns

Rhäzünser Alp

Ausblick von der Rhäzünser Alp ins Churer Rheintal und auf den Calanda
Rhäzüns Alp Sura

Description

The Sura Alp - also known as Rhäzünser Alp - stands at 1760 metres above sea level above Rhäzüns. There are 1250 meters of altitude to overcome from the village to the alp. The panoramic view of the Vorab, the Tschingelhörner, the Ringelspitz, the Calanda, and the Rhine valley near Chur, as well as the Safier and Domleschg mountains make this climb well worth the effort. The Rhäzünser Alp can be reached via hiking trails or on rewarding mountain bike tour, which is sign posted by the official number 262.

Map

Rhäzünser Alp

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Travel Agency Chur

Travel agency W. Roth Chur

Reisebüro W. Roth Chur
Travel agency W. Roth Chur

Description

Are you planning a group trip or would you like to travel for a few days? Then you've come to the right place at the W. Roth Chur travel agency: The travel specialist offers car tours throughout Europe and has one of the most modern car fleets in the region. From day trips to holiday trips, the team is happy to organize trips for you - individually tailored to your requirements and needs. In addition to short and long-distance trips, the car travel agency also offers club trips, company events,  wedding trips and event trips.  

The strengths of the W. Roth Chur travel agency at a glance: 

  • Individually arranged coach tours, on request with personal advice on itinerary or individual program modules
  • Clean, well-maintained and modern coaches from 13 – 51 seats
  • Courteous, friendly staff
  • Personal contact
  • Reliable and serious execution of the journeys entrusted to us

Contact

Travel agency W. Roth Chur

Comercialstrasse 23, 7000 Chur

Responsible for this content Chur Tourism.
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Bike Park Chur

Alpenbikepark Chur

Alpenbikepark Chur
Alpenbikepark Chur

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Alpenbikepark Chur
The Alpenbikepark Chur with its five freeride trails is one of the best and most varied bike parks in Switzerland. The Chur cableways take mountain bikers directly from the city of Chur up 1,000 metres to the local mountain Brambrüesch - where the downhill & freeride action begins.

Description

Five varied trails in three levels of difficulty (blue / red / black) are available on Chur's local mountain. There is an altitude difference of 1,000 metres between the starting point at 1,595 metres and the valley station at 595 metres. The trails are peppered with numerous elements such as steep wall curves, jumps, northshores, drops, root and stone passages. The breathtaking view into the Rhine valley makes your pulse beat faster. The arrival at the finish in the Alpine City of Chur is unique: where else can you enjoy a coffee or a ice cream in the cosy ambience of a car-free old town before climbing back onto the cableways and looking forward to the next descent.

The bike trails, known since the MTB Swiss Championships 2009, have been steadily expanded since then. Many returning visitors describe the Alpenbikepark as one of the best bike parks in Switzerland due to its varied set-up and well-maintained tracks. The constant expansions over the years have made the park a real insider tip. 

Due to the relatively low altitude of the bike park (lower distances: 1170 - 595 m, upper distances: 1595 - 1170 m) the Alpenbikepark is also an established attraction in the low season. The pre-season in spring starts unsually already in April and the autumn season often lasts well into the wintertime.

Track overview

The Brambi Flow is a flowtrail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. The trail is designed that it can be operated even by beginners as a twisty singletrail. Many riparian curves provide a powerful flow and lots of fun, whether biking downhill or cross country.

The Alpenride is a trail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. It is a freeride classic with several jumps, drops and a good mix between easier and more difficult sections.

The Rock'n'Roll is a trail in the upper section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. As the name implies: The thing rocks and rolls! Technically demanding and with many jumps advanced downhillers get their money's worth.

The Chur Flow is a trail in the lower section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. The route is moderately steep and very varied. The main line works well for beginners. But also freeride cracks appreciate the route thanks to some crunchy side lines with jumps, drops, step-up & step-down and more elements.

The Vertigo is a trail in the lower section of the Alpenbikepark Chur. With the steep S-curve at the beginning, a jump series in the upper part and a technically challenging trail in the lower part, advanced downhillers will have lots of fun on this track.

General information

  • Rental / Bikeshops

In the immediate vicinity of the valley station is the shop DropIn Bikeshop for rent (pre-booking strongly recommended), purchase and service of downhill, freeride and enduro bikes as well as protectors, clothing and spare parts. There are also attractive packages for rental and day tickets for the Alpenbikepark as well as optional introductory courses.

  • Courses

Courses for riding technique or a general introduction in the Alpenbikepark can be booked at the AIS Sportschule or at the DropIn Bikeshop.

  • Evening biking

Every Saturday from 8. June to 31. August 2024 the Alpenbikepark is open for evening biking if the weather is good. In order to reconcile the different interests in the area of the Alpenbikepark Chur, the following times have been defined together with the involved stakeholders: Transport times for mountain bikes 

  • Track maintenance, safety & liability

The bike trails are maintained by the Alpenbikepark Association. Please observe the rules of conduct and safety instructions in the emergency card (pdf). The use of the tracks is at your own risk. The Bergbahnen Chur Dreibündenstein AG and the Alpenbikepark Association decline any liability.

Prices

Day pass Alpenbikepark Chur

  • Adults: CHF 45.00
  • Seniors (from 64 J.): CHF 39.00
  • Adolescent/Students: (13-17.99 / 24.99 J): CHF 34.00
  • Kids: (6-12.99 J.): CHF 22.00

See more/all bike tariffs here

Opening hours

 SPRING / SUMMER / AUTOMN 2024

  • Weekend operation: 29. March - 2. June 2024

    Public holiday operation: 29. March - 1. April (Easter) 9./10. May (Ascension), 20. May (Whit Monday)

  • Daily: 8. June - 20. October 2024

  • Weekend operation: 26./27. October, 1.-3. November 2024

Operating hours

  • Monday - Friday 8.30 am–4.30 pm
  • Saturday - Sunday 8.30 am–5.00pm
  • Saturday evening operation: 8. June - 31. August 2024, continuous cableway service until 8 pm

Please note: Transport times for mountain bikes

Directions

Public Transport

  • Arrival by train to Chur (main station)

  • From the station 5 min. by bike

Directions

  • Motorway exit Chur-Süd

  • Towards the city on Kasernenstrasse, before the city centre on the right-hand side

Contact

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