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Weisshorn Peak - Sattel Hut - Middle Station
Winter hiking
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/ Weisshorngipfel - SattelhüttePhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide -
/ Weisshorngipfel - SattelhüttePhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide
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/ Weisshorngipfel - SattelhüttePhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide
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/ BrüggerstubaPhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide
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/ Der Bahnhof Arosa im WinterPhoto: Nina Mattli, NZZ
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/ SattelhüttePhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide
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/ Weisshorngipfel im WinterPhoto: Andrea Mende, Arosa Lenzerheide
A beautiful view from 2,653m above sea level is the starting point of the almost 2h hike.
moderate
3.5 km
1:48 h
634 m
1 m
The hike starts with a gondola ride all the way up to the Weisshron peak. On 2,653m above sea level a stunning view creates the opening stage of this beautiful hike. From the peak the path descents to the Sattel hut where it is worth taking a break on the sun terrace and enjoy a delicious snack. The second stage of the hike leads further downhill to the Weisshorn middle station. Of course, this hike can also be done in reverse. In this case the 360° view on the peak will be a well-deserved highlight at the end of a long ascent.
Author’s recommendation
Also the Brüggerstuba at the middle station and the peak restaurant on the Weisshorn summit are highly recommended to enjoy a break.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,644 m
Lowest point
2,010 m
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Rest Stop
SattelhütteBrüggerstuba at the middle station
360° Panorama Restaurant Weisshorngipfel
Tips, hints and links
Opening hours and ticket prices of the Weisshorn gondola are listed here arosabergbahnen.comStart
Weisshorngipfel (2,011 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'769'822E 1'184'121N
DD
46.786594, 9.662928
DMS
46°47'11.7"N 9°39'46.5"E
UTM
32T 550599 5181662
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Destination
Mittelstation
Turn-by-turn directions
The first stage of the hike is a relatively steep descent from the Weisshorn peak to the Sattel hut. The path on the second stage from the hut to the middle station is slightly flatter.
Note
Wildlife refuge Weisshorn-Urdental: December 20 - April 15
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
The Rhaetian Railway leaves Chur to Arosa and back at hourly intervals. Once at the train station cross the tracks and take the gondola (both sections) all the way to the top.
Getting there
Once you arrive in Chur, follow the sign posts to "Arosa". Park the car at the Obersee lake parking spots or the Ochsenbühl parking garage.Parking
Park the car at the Obersee lake parking spots or the Ochsenbühl parking garage.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'769'822E 1'184'121N
DD
46.786594, 9.662928
DMS
46°47'11.7"N 9°39'46.5"E
UTM
32T 550599 5181662
w3w
///chemistry.sensual.different
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, winter hiking sticks are beneficialDifficulty
moderate
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
1:48 h
Ascent
634 m
Descent
1 m
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