Wals Trail Arosa - Davos
Hiking trail
· Switzerland
Impressive stone landscape on the Wals trail between Arosa and Davos.
difficult
Distance 16.1 km
This semi-difficult hike off prepared hiking trails through the untouched mountain landscape connects Arosa and Davos. In Arosa the trail starts at the Isel and slowly ascents through the Furggawald with an amazing view to Arosa once you arrive at the top. One might also observe chamois, deer and ibexes. The Maienfelder Furgga is one of the most popular pass crossings to the Landwassertal of Davos in the East. It is the most direct way from Arosa to Davos Frauenkirch. At the same time it is a section of the Wals Trail. The picturesque Stafelalp, which you pass during your descent, was the retreat of the famous German painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,436 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Tips and hints
This hike is only possible during the summer season.Start
Untersee Arosa (1,738 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'771'153E 1'183'701N
DD
46.782478, 9.680188
DMS
46°46'56.9"N 9°40'48.7"E
UTM
32T 551921 5181216
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Destination
Davos-Platz
Turn-by-turn directions
In Arosa the trail starts at the Isel and slowly ascents through the Furggawald with an amazing view to Arosa once you arrive at the top. One might also observe chamois, deer and ibexes. The Maienfelder Furgga is one of the most popular pass crossings to the Landwassertal of Davos in the East. It is the most direct way from Arosa to Davos Frauenkirch. At the same time it is a section of the Wals Trail. On your way down you are passing Stafelalp (mountain restaurant) and after a short passage through the forest the trail ends in Frauenkirch- From there you reach Davos-Platz either by foot or train.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. The post square is located right next to the train station. The Rhaetian Railway also stops in Davos.Getting there
Once you arrive in Chur, follow the sign posts Arosa.Parking
The post square only has a limited number of parking spots. Therefore we recommend to park you car at the car park Ochsenbühl which is located approx. 200m from the post square.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'771'153E 1'183'701N
DD
46.782478, 9.680188
DMS
46°46'56.9"N 9°40'48.7"E
UTM
32T 551921 5181216
w3w
///pushy.vegetable.shepherdess
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Equipment
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
16.1 km
Duration
5:47 h
Ascent
855 m
Descent
1,053 m
Highest point
2,436 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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