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Dreibündenstein panorama trail

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This exciting and enjoyable hike from Brambrüesch to the Dreibündenstein and on to Feldis takes you through delightful alpine flora and affords wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Best of all, it is reached directly from the alpine town of Chur.
moderate
Distance 12.3 km
5:04 h
657 m
776 m
2,172 m
1,462 m
The local recreation area of Brambrüesch is reached by modern gondola lift directly from Chur, capital of the Canton of Graubünden. In summer this high alpine plateau is a favourite excursion destination for hiking and mountain biking while the cold winter months are given over to winter sports. The first leg of the ascent takes you through picturesque alpine landscapes, opening up wonderful mountain panoramas to the left comprising the mountains that encircle Arosa, the Schanfigg and the Lenzerheide.At the Spundissee [Lake Spundis] the view then opens up on the other side. The crowning glory on the horizon is the Tödi and as you ascend further still, the scenery is dominated on the opposite side by the Calanda Massif and the Ringelspitz. The Dreibündenstein at 2160 m, a stone monument to the freedom fighters of Graubünden, marks the common border point of the former Three Leagues of Raetia.The descent is through an unusually rich alpine flora, idyllic forested landscapes, alpine hamlets and the mountain lake of Leg Palus to the pretty mountain village of Feldis Throughout this leg the panorama is dominated by the Heinzenberg and Piz Beverin summits as well as the mountains between the Safien valley and the Surselva.

Author’s recommendation

For this hike, a round trip ticket is available at the Chur-Dreibündenstein mountain railway stations, which includes the trip from Chur to Brambrüesch, the valley trip from Feldis to Rhäzüns and the return journey from Rhäzüns to Chur (choose between Chur city bus or Rhaetian Railway).
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,172 m
Lowest point
1,462 m
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Track types

Asphalt 2.94%Dirt road 4.16%Forested/wild trail 45.80%Path 40.63%Road 6.45%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
0.5 km
Forested/wild trail
5.6 km
Path
5 km
Road
0.8 km
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Rest stops

Bergbaiz

Safety information

Please note: Snow fields are possible on the upper sections right through to the summer months.

Tips and hints

For this hike a round-trip ticket is also available from the Chur-Dreibündenstein mountain railways. It includes the uphill ride from Chur to Brambrüesch, the downhill ride from Feldis to Rhäzüns and the return journey from Rhäzüns to Chur (alternatively by Chur municipal bus or by Rhaetian Railway).

Start

Chur (1,591 m)
Coordinates:
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2'758'476E 1'188'487N
DD
46.828654, 9.515905
DMS
46°49'43.2"N 9°30'57.3"E
UTM
32T 539347 5186252
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Destination

Feldis

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Brambrüesch mountain station, follow the signs direction Malixer Alp, Spundis to the Dreibündenstein stone marker. From there retrace your steps a little until you reach the main signpost and follow the signs (on the left) in the direction of Alp da Veulden and on to Feldis.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'758'476E 1'188'487N
DD
46.828654, 9.515905
DMS
46°49'43.2"N 9°30'57.3"E
UTM
32T 539347 5186252
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.3 km
Duration
5:04 h
Ascent
657 m
Descent
776 m
Highest point
2,172 m
Lowest point
1,462 m
Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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