Rheinschlucht/Ruinaulta: Trans Ruinaulta 656

Geschlossen
Difficult
27 km
7:40 h
446 mhd
551 mhd
Rheinschlucht von der Aussichtsplattform Islabord
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Rheinschlucht

On Route 656 Trans Ruinaulta, you follow the Anterior Rhine for 27 km and hike through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. You will experience a multifaceted natural landscape.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  934 m
Lowest Point  590 m
Best Season
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Start
Ilanz, train station
Destination
Reichenau-Tamins, Bahnhof
Coordinates
46.775181, 9.207363

Details

Description

The Rhine Gorge with its limestone walls up to 300 meters high and a unique flora and fauna is one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Graubünden. On the hike from Ilanz to Reichenau-Tamins, you hike along the Vorderrhein, which is lined with floodplain forests, and find a diverse flora in the Erika pine forest, including many protected species. The Rhine Gorge is also home to the rare sandpiper.

Route 656 can be easily shortened with the Rhaetian Railway or the Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta bus, or you can divide the hike into two stages.

Geheimtipp

Highlights Islabord, Spitg and Zault viewing platform, suspension bridge, confluence of the Anterior and Posterior Rhine rivers

Sicherheitshinweis

Please observe the rules of conduct in the Rhine Gorge. The paths near the river may not be accessible at short notice in the event of flooding.

Ausrüstung

Functional hiking clothing, hiking or trekking shoes, backpack, picnic, drinks, rain protection, sun protection

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival by Rhaetian Railway to Ilanz or from the surrounding villages by post bus.

Anreise Information

Journey from Chur via Flims, Laax to Ilanz or over the Oberalp Pass to Disentis and on to Ilanz.

Parken

Parking at the train station

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