From the Lower Engadin village of Lavin, your muscle power is needed once again. The route to the stage finish takes you along a fine gravel path via Guarda to Scuol. Below you, the bright turquoise Inn River flows. The landscape in the Lower Engadin presents a completely different picture. The sunburnt stables of the Surselva have given way to houses adorned with colorful paintings. The art of Sgraffito, the traditional stucco technique of the region, is now mastered by only a few in the valley. And in Scuol, not only does mountain spring water flow from the fountains, but even mineral water. Simply gschpunna.

Total distance and elevation gain (excluding public transport sections): 66 km, 1,400 meters of ascent, 1,900 meters of descent.

After a second overnight stay at the Ringelspitzhütte, the path leads down through the Lavoitobel, which is characterized by its alpine rocky landscapes and the Lavoibach. The descent continues down through forests, back into the Chur Rhine Valley. Finally, you will reach the charming village of Tamins, which marks the end point of this unforgettable hike.

For the return journey, you can take the bus directly to Chur in Tamins. On the way back, enjoy the beauty of the landscape once again and review the experiences of this hike.

The next day, your path leads you over the Felsberger and Taminser Älpli to the historic Kunkelspass. On the way, the Überruf mountain inn invites you to fortify yourself with delicacies and enjoy the impressive surroundings. You are now officially within the perimeter of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sardona.

In the informative room of the mountain inn, you will have the opportunity to learn in detail about the special features of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and to gain an insight into the rich history of this unique region. Strengthened and inspired, you continue your ascent to the Ringelspitzhütte. From this place you can get a great view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the clearly visible Glarus main thrust on the Ringelspitz summit.

The fascinating hut hike begins in Haldenstein. Against the backdrop of the imposing Calanda massif, which rises majestically in front of Chur, an adventure full of breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences begins. With every step uphill, you dive deeper into the beauty of nature, and the panoramas become more beautiful with every meter of altitude gained.

An ascent of around 1,500 metres in altitude leads to the Calanda hut. But for those who are still looking for enough energy and even more adventure, there is the opportunity to climb to the summit of the Haldensteiner Calanda.  Another ascent of about 800 meters in altitude is pending. This is rewarded with an all-round view that makes you forget even the most strenuous steps.

The start of this geologically highly interesting round trip is in Bad Ragaz. After the village centre, you turn onto the old, picturesque road towards Valens, where you have to climb 300 metres in altitude for the first 4.5 kilometres. A panoramic stop on the Tamina Bridge, which opened in 2017, is a must. With a span of 260 metres, it is the largest arch bridge in Switzerland. From Pfäfers, follow the gently ascending main road into the Tamina Valley. The next stop is worth a stop at the Windegg viewpoint in front of Vadura. Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Glarus main thrust and the Wildseehörner. World Heritage information boards, viewing judges and cool loungers invite you to linger... but you probably want to go further.

At kilometre 16 you reach Vättis, where the exhibition 'BergeQuake!' shows the connection between earthquakes and mountain building in the Sardona tectonic arena... very impressive thanks to the live transmission of seismic recordings! Over the next few kilometres at the bottom of the bubbling Görbsbach, you can enjoy the view of the rugged limestone formations of the Haldensteiner (2,805 m) and Felsberger Calanda (2,697 m). The Eggwald mountain restaurant in Ober Kunkels (1148 m a.s.l.) invites you to stop for a bite to eat. A last short ascent, you have reached Graubünden soil and soon also the Kunkelspasshöhe (1,357 m a.s.l.). The garden terrace of the mountain inn Überuf is irresistible. The lovely pass plateau presents itself like an arena, surrounded by the Calanda (2805 m above sea level), the Crap Mats (2947 m above sea level) and the Ringelspitz (3247 m above sea level), the highest mountain in St.Gallen, located in the Tectonic Arena. Inside the inn, an educational information room is  dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sardona Tectonic Arena.

The descent to Tamins (660 m a.s.l.) leads over a steep and bumpy natural road built during the First World War. The view from the tunnel blasted into the rock is spectacular. You can overlook the Domleschg and even see the Bernina massif in the distance. From Tamins, follow the national Veloland route no. 2 to Felsberg, where you continue along the right bank of the Rhine to Chur. Once again, you can educate yourself in geology: In the Chur Natural History Museum, a comprehensive geology exhibition focuses on the topic of Alpine formation. Then you can easily roll down the Rhine to Landquart and Bad Ragaz... or you can swing to the train station, look up again to the Calanda... and end the round on the railway.

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