Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Chur by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Chur to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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The burbling Turnigla brook, the Flem gorge, snow-covered fields, the mystical forest around Bot la Cresta hill – and, of course, charming Cresta Lake keep the winter hikers fascinated along their way.
5km
120m
120m
1h 30m
Landscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 81 (25m) | |
| Trin, Mulin (09:06) |
Easy winter loop hike with beautiful views of the mountains surrounding Ilanz. The trail leads across some meadows and along the Anterior Rhine through peaceful forests and nature reserves. Starting in Ilanz you can explore the first part of the Rhine Gorge, the riverside landscape and other cultural highlights.
10km260m260m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Chur (08:55) | |
| RE7 (30m) | |
| Castrisch (09:25) |
This cozy hike leads to the old mountain hut settlement in Mittelberg and offers a beautiful natural experience. Along the way, you can visit the Alpine Cheese Dairy and before the destination, a visit to the Schlössli Parpan (small castle) is recommended.
7km190m190m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 182 (27m) | |
| Parpan, Post (09:08) |
A lot of sunshine and even more panoramic views: On the mountain path, the winter hikers enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding mountain peaks and the frozen lake Heidsee.
10km220m460m3h 10mLandscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 182 (34m) | |
| Lenzerheide/Lai, Altersheim (09:15) |
On this short circular tour through the fairytale Flims forest you will gain some impressions of the landscape around Flims, which is shaped by rockslides. A unique view of the Rhine Gorge awaits you at Conn. This winter hiking trail is also suitable for novices and families.
10km240m240m3h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 81 (33m) | |
| Flims Dorf, Bergbahnen (09:14) |
The scenery around “Seewis” is charming all year round. The winter is most spectacular in the „Islatal“ where you find a winter wonderland of snow and ice.
7km190m190m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Chur (08:31) | |
| S12 (8m) | |
| Landquart (08:39) |
| Landquart (08:45) | |
| S1 (8m) | |
| Grüsch (08:53) |
| Grüsch, Bahnhof (08:57) | |
| 201 (12m) | |
| Seewis Dorf, Bühelstrasse (09:09) |
The classic for the whole family: on the way up to the Edelweisshütte, a view all the way to the Dreibündenstein is in store for adults while Brambi the squirrel is there for children on Chur’s home mountain, the Brambrüesch.
5km180m180m1h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Chur, Bahnhofplatz (08:35) | |
| 11 (3m) | |
| Chur, Brambrüeschb./Stadthalle (08:38) |
| Chur (Brambrüeschbahn) (09:00) | |
| 2880 (7m) | |
| Känzeli (Chur) (09:07) |
| Känzeli (Chur) (09:09) | |
| 2880 (8m) | |
| Brambrüesch (09:17) |
By aerial gondola up to Foppa, then gently downhill again – the panoramic trail leads beneath the Flimserstein to Fidaz. On the way: lovely Alpine huts, mountain pastures and fantastic views of the valley and the mountains.
4km50m300m1h 20mTour published by:
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 81 (33m) | |
| Flims Dorf, Bergbahnen (09:14) |
| Flims Dorf (Talstation Foppa) (09:16) | |
| 2885 (8m) | |
| Foppa (09:24) |
This cozy round trip takes you to the most beautiful corners of Lantsch/Lenz: from the Biathlon Arena to the Lenzer forest and the ski lift. Marvellous views into Oberhalbstein and onto Heinzenberg await you in Rofna.
5km190m190m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:41) | |
| 182 (17m) | |
| Churwalden, Furnerschhus (08:58) |
| Churwalden, Furnerschhus (09:05) | |
| 182 (21m) | |
| Lantsch/Lenz, Biathlon Arena (09:26) |
On the sunlit side of the Rheinwald massif, the Roman Trail links the villages of Splügen and Sufers. Along the way: lovely views of various peaks and – after traversing the snowclad fairytale forest – Lake Sufers, almost entirely frozen over.
5km110m150m1h 30mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Chur, Postautostation (08:58) | |
| 171 (56m) | |
| Splügen, Dorf (09:54) |
