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Scenic Hikes Around Disentis

Discover the natural beauty surrounding Disentis with these ten hikes, all accessible by public transport. From the historic Senda Sursilvana trail to the mystical Hexenplatte-Weg, each route offers unique landscapes and cultural experiences. Enjoy panoramic views of the Surselva region, traverse alpine meadows, and explore charming Grisons villages.

The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Disentis, making it easy to plan your adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Senda Desertina

Minimum travel time: 6m to Disentis/Mustér, Sogn Placi

Relax by the side of the rushing Anterior Rhine and enjoy fantastic views of the Surselva from the Muntatsch. In between, visit chapels and churches with beautiful wall frescoes and dreamy little villages with typical farmhouses in Oberland style. The circular walk is usually passable even in winter.

dist13 km
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asce540 m
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desc540 m
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dura3h 45m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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How to get to Senda Desertina

Fastest connection from Disentis/Mustér to Disentis/Mustér, Sogn Placi: 6m
Walk from Disentis/Mustér to Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta
Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta (09:00)
491 (2m)
Disentis/Mustér, Sogn Placi (09:02)
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Jakobsweg Graubünden

Minimum travel time: 6m to Disentis/Mustér, Sogn Placi

Scenic pass and valley landscapes on the Jakobsweg route through multifaceted Graubünden. Cultural and historical signs of the Santiago pilgrim’s path – and stunning scenery inviting one to reflect on own values and the beauty of nature.

dist260 km
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asce11100 m
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desc10300 m
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    Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass

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How to get to Jakobsweg Graubünden

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Jakobsweg Graubünden, Stage 18/18

Minimum travel time: 6m to Disentis/Mustér, Sogn Placi

This stage of the Grisons Way of St. James leads through the dreamy villages of the Surselva along the Vorderrhein, which winds through the valley in countless loops. Densely wooded meadows and historic churches and decorated town houses line the route to Disentis.

dist13 km
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asce580 m
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desc300 m
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dura3h 35m

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    How to get to Jakobsweg Graubünden, Stage 18/18

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    Senda Sursilvana, Stage 2/5

    Minimum travel time: 8m to Sumvitg-Cumpadials

    At the heart of this stage is Disentis with its Benedictine monastery. The legend about the chapel near Disla is also interesting. The riverside path along the Young Rhine leads to Sumvitg. We recommend taking a detour up to Bostg at the start.

    dist18 km
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    asce420 m
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    desc820 m
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    dura4h 50m
    • land

      Landscape: Along the water

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    How to get to Senda Sursilvana, Stage 2/5

    Fastest connection from Disentis/Mustér to Sumvitg-Cumpadials: 8m
    Disentis/Mustér (08:50)
    RE7 (8m)
    Sumvitg-Cumpadials (08:58)
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    Senda Sursilvana

    Minimum travel time: 8m to Sumvitg-Cumpadials

    The Senda Sursilvana affords an insight into a whole region, one which holds many natural and cultural treasures. A high-level hike with several detours to the banks of the young Rhine.

    dist105 km
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    asce3300 m
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    desc4800 m
    • land

      Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass

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    How to get to Senda Sursilvana

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    Walserweg Gottardo

    Minimum travel time: 12m to Curaglia, posta

    On the move in the world of the Walser people: from the Valais homeland, the trail follows in the footsteps of the settlers to areas in Surselva in Grisons. The route includes secluded pass routes from Binn to the upper Maggia Valley via Formazza in Italy. Other more well-known crossings lead to the Gotthard area and the Oberalp Pass. The long hike ends on isolated trails in Obersaxen, after you have covered more than 200 kilometres and an altitude difference of 14,000 metres.

    dist210 km
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    asce13900 m
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    desc14000 m

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      How to get to Walserweg Gottardo

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      Walserweg Gottardo, Stage 12/14

      Minimum travel time: 12m to Curaglia, posta

      From the Oberalp Pass, mountain paths that are mainly narrow wind down to the hamlet of Tschamut and then onwards across the golf course to the Walser settlement of Selva. After Cavorgia, the route climbs uphill again through the forest, and continues to the saddle above Mutschnengia. The stage ends just as steeply, through wild mountain forests and over freight roads in the Walser village of Curaglia.

      dist21 km
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      asce700 m
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      desc1400 m
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      dura6h 0m

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        How to get to Walserweg Gottardo, Stage 12/14

        Fastest connection from Disentis/Mustér to Curaglia, posta: 12m
        Walk from Disentis/Mustér to Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta
        Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta (10:01)
        140 (8m)
        Curaglia, posta (10:09)
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        Walserweg Gottardo, Stage 13/14

        Minimum travel time: 12m to Curaglia, posta

        Steep climb through a gorge and to the heights of Alp Soliva. High above the valley floor with superb views of Disentis and the Surselva, the path winds through torrent gorges, and across alpine meadows to the idyllic Lag da Laus. Finally, there follows the long descent to Val, located in a quiet side valley of the Surselva.

        dist16 km
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        asce1300 m
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        desc1400 m
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        dura6h 40m

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          How to get to Walserweg Gottardo, Stage 13/14

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          Senda dils senns Val Platta

          Minimum travel time: 12m to Curaglia, posta

          The loop trail leads from Curaglia into the Val Plattas. Surrounded by an almost untouched natural and cultural landscape, you hike through forests, over alpine meadows and past picturesque mountain settlements. Along the route you will find instructions on how to use your senses consciously to experience nature in a holistic way.

          dist6 km
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          asce420 m
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          desc420 m
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          dura2h 10m
          • land

            Landscape: Along the water

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          How to get to Senda dils senns Val Platta

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          Senda Sursilvana, Stage 3/5

          Minimum travel time: 13m to Rabius-Surrein

          This stage goes past small Oberland municipalities in Grisons such as Capaul, Capeder and Casu. The Sant’Onna chapel in Trun is steeped in history. Brigels is a friendly family holiday destination. Attractive view from Adlerstein on the edge of the village.

          dist14 km
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          asce880 m
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          desc640 m
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          dura4h 40m
          • land

            Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views

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          How to get to Senda Sursilvana, Stage 3/5

          Fastest connection from Disentis/Mustér to Rabius-Surrein: 13m
          Disentis/Mustér (08:50)
          RE7 (13m)
          Rabius-Surrein (09:03)
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