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.
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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.
13 km
580 m
300 m
3h 35mTour published by:
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From the monastery village of Disentis/Mustér, this stage leads through small farming villages, and past the Sogn Giachen chapel in Cuoz, which was built by the Brotherhood of St. James. On the mountain path, you can enjoy the view of the Vorderrhein, which winds through the valley. You cross the 120-metre-long railway viaduct at Bugnei.
9 km460 m150 m2h 40mTour published by:
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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.
13 km540 m540 m3h 45m
Landscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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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.
260 km11100 m10300 mLandscape: Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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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.
105 km3300 m4800 mLandscape: Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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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.
18 km420 m820 m4h 50mLandscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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The lakes of Lag Serein and Lag Crest Ault nestle in little hollows below the rugged rocky faces of Piz Acletta and Piz Run. There are picnic spots along the shores of the lakes, with fantastic views of the mountain range opposite, featuring the Medelser Glacier.
11 km560 m1200 m4h 0mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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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.
16 km1300 m1400 m6h 40mTour published by:
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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.
6 km420 m420 m2h 10mLandscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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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.
210 km13900 m14000 mTour published by:
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