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4 Lake Hike to the Obersee, both Prätschlakes and the Scheideggseeli
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OberseePhoto: Arosa Tourismus, Arosa Lenzerheide
From the Obersee you start in the direction of Maran, then continue to the lower Prätschsee to Scheideggseeli and at the end to the upper Prätschsee. Afterwards you will return to the village on beautiful paths. This part of the "10-Lake-Fun" passes four of the lakes. At the outflow of each lake you will find a board that provides information about the lake.
Obersee
The Obersee is situated at 1'739 m.a.s.l. and is the larger of the two lakes in the middle of the development area of Arosa. Numerous waterfowl and reed birds, as well as diving ducks and most European swimming ducks can be found on the Obersee.
Lower Prätschsee
The Lower Prätschsee is situated at 1,910 m.a.s.l., a bit below the Upper Prätschsee and a bit hidden, but accessible via a narrow path.
Scheideggseeli
The Scheideggseeli is located at 2,080 m.a.s.l. in an alpine pasture in the alpine zone at the Scheidegghalde. Wild ducks breed at this lake from time to time, although the secluded water body offers no natural protection for the clutch.
Upper Prätschsee
The Upper Prätschsee is located at 1,987 m.a.s.l., as the name suggests, in the Prätsch area. A fireplace with wood is available for everyone at the lake.
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Track types
Rest stops
Güterschuppen ArosaCaffé Spettacolo
Hotel Vetter mit Restaurant Vetter Stübli
Strumpf Bar, Hotel Vetter
Isblaatere
Cheese Making Factory Maran
Sennerei Maran
Prätschalp Beizli - Sommer
Safety information
Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting. You will find further helpful tips under the hiking information.
Tips and hints
More Information about the hike can be found on the websiet: 10-Lake-Fun
Arosa strives to provide hikers with a well-developed and marked network of hiking trails. Please heed the rules and signposting.
- Please keep your dogs on a leash
- Please take litter and leftovers from picnics home again
- You will often see game on your walks. Enjoy the sight of these animals and respect their familiar surroundings.
- Leave trail markings where they are
- Do not use closed paths (live report)
- Do not leave the officially marked winter hiking trails
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Obersee - Squirrel trail - Hof Maran - Prätschalp - Rot Tritt - Lower Prätschsee - Ochsenalp - Scheideggseeli - Upper Prätschsee - Maran - Obersee
(In Maran you can also do the last part of the hike with the local bus)
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Rhaetian Railway runs every hour from Chur to Arosa (also in the opposite direction). Directly at the train station in Arosa is already the start of the hike - the Obersee.
Getting there
From Chur along the winding Arosastrasse to the end of the valley to Arosa. Continue on the road until you reach the train station. There is the start of the hike.Parking
At the entrance to the village you will find a parking information board. There are parking spaces next to the train station. The Ochsenbühl parking garage is also within walking distance.
Further info at: www.arosa-parking.ch
Coordinates
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Equipment
Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather and something to drink/eat are recommended.Statistics
- 18 Waypoints
- 18 Waypoints
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