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Engadine and Domleschg
Travelogue
In June 2021 there are still corona restrictions and entry into Germany, Austria and Italy is still only possible with restrictions. Although fully vaccinated, we don't want to expose ourselves to any unnecessary risks and are therefore staying in Switzerland. Inspired by previous trips to the Engadin and Munster Valley, we want to explore new places and landscapes there. We are most interested in Val Mora, which we were unable to cross two years ago due to unfavorable snow forecasts.
In June 2021 there are still corona restrictions and entry into Germany, Austria and Italy is still only possible with restrictions. Although fully vaccinated, we don't want to expose ourselves to any unnecessary risks and are therefore staying in Switzerland. Inspired by previous trips to the Engadin and Munster Valley, we want to explore new places and landscapes there. We are most interested in Val Mora, which we were unable to cross two years ago due to unfavorable snow forecasts.
At 8:50 a.m. we leave our parking lot and chug towards the canton of Graubünden. At Grüsch
we change the driver's seat and shortly after 11:00 a.m.
we reach the top of the Flüela Pass.
We decide to drive through to Zernez and
eat there. Shortly before 12:00 p.m. we reach the Zernez campsite. The reception has been closed since 11:00 a.m. We should look for a seat and register after the reception opens at 3:00 p.m., it says on a notice. We inspect the places around the reception and shortly thereafter find a place that meets our requirements. We go back to the mobile home and drive to the site, where we park and connect the vehicle within minutes. We pull out the table and chairs and we can already enjoy the aperitif, followed by the sandwiches we brought.
We enjoy the sun and the temperature, which exceeds 22 degrees. After registering, we walk to the center of Zernez, which we already know from holidays and other stays, to find a place for our evening meal. We rattle off all the restaurants and decide on the Hotel Spöl and walk back to the campsite.
Now it starts to rain and
storm. However, the rain only lasts a few minutes and we can get on our bikes. After a few minutes we reach the Hotel Spöl and can still get two seats inside. We order two beers, an Engadine sausage with potato salad and a fitness plate. We'll drink the coffee afterwards in the mobile home.

At 8:50 a.m. we leave our parking lot and chug towards the canton of Graubünden. At Grüsch
we change the driver's seat and shortly after 11:00 a.m.
we reach the top of the Flüela Pass.
We decide to drive through to Zernez and
eat there. Shortly before 12:00 p.m. we reach the Zernez campsite. The reception has been closed since 11:00 a.m. We should look for a seat and register after the reception opens at 3:00 p.m., it says on a notice. We inspect the places around the reception and shortly thereafter find a place that meets our requirements. We go back to the mobile home and drive to the site, where we park and connect the vehicle within minutes. We pull out the table and chairs and we can already enjoy the aperitif, followed by the sandwiches we brought.
We enjoy the sun and the temperature, which exceeds 22 degrees. After registering, we walk to the center of Zernez, which we already know from holidays and other stays, to find a place for our evening meal. We rattle off all the restaurants and decide on the Hotel Spöl and walk back to the campsite.
Now it starts to rain and
storm. However, the rain only lasts a few minutes and we can get on our bikes. After a few minutes we reach the Hotel Spöl and can still get two seats inside. We order two beers, an Engadine sausage with potato salad and a fitness plate. We'll drink the coffee afterwards in the mobile home.
Nice, large square, 5 minutes from the train station with train and postbus connections

Nice, large square, 5 minutes from the train station with train and postbus connections
After breakfast we discuss how to proceed
and decide to set off directly from the campsite to Susch.
The path leads along the Inn and is lined with a sea of flowers. The fire lilies and the Turk's cap lilies are particularly worth mentioning, although their buds are usually still closed. Whole meadows of daisies pass us by, scabious and carnations also appear again and again.
We reach the other bank over the covered bridge and climb up the road to Susch, lined with Engadine houses. Right on the other side of the street is the Flüela restaurant with a garden, which is recommended for our lunch.
After lunch, we visit the Susch Museum, which consists of a residential building with a farm and vis-à-vis a brewery existed. Today the buildings have been beautifully renovated and the past shines through everywhere. However, the exhibition is modern and has nothing to do with the village.
Just behind the museum is the village church with its baroque furnishings, which are tailored to the Reformed service. Passing the neighboring Tuor Planta, the path leads back to the Lavin fields. The floral splendor is again beguilingly rich in species. In contrast to Susch, Lavin is not on the valley floor, but elevated above the Inn. Over a covered bridge and a steep ascent we reach Lavin, some of whose houses have bay windows on the valley side. Here, too, the streets are lined with beautiful Engadine houses.
At the end of the hike, we look for the old, medieval church with frescoes from the 15th century. Then we take the Rhaetian Railway back to Zernetz, where we reward ourselves with a Greek salad.










After breakfast we discuss how to proceed
and decide to set off directly from the campsite to Susch.
The path leads along the Inn and is lined with a sea of flowers. The fire lilies and the Turk's cap lilies are particularly worth mentioning, although their buds are usually still closed. Whole meadows of daisies pass us by, scabious and carnations also appear again and again.
We reach the other bank over the covered bridge and climb up the road to Susch, lined with Engadine houses. Right on the other side of the street is the Flüela restaurant with a garden, which is recommended for our lunch.
After lunch, we visit the Susch Museum, which consists of a residential building with a farm and vis-à-vis a brewery existed. Today the buildings have been beautifully renovated and the past shines through everywhere. However, the exhibition is modern and has nothing to do with the village.
Just behind the museum is the village church with its baroque furnishings, which are tailored to the Reformed service. Passing the neighboring Tuor Planta, the path leads back to the Lavin fields. The floral splendor is again beguilingly rich in species. In contrast to Susch, Lavin is not on the valley floor, but elevated above the Inn. Over a covered bridge and a steep ascent we reach Lavin, some of whose houses have bay windows on the valley side. Here, too, the streets are lined with beautiful Engadine houses.
At the end of the hike, we look for the old, medieval church with frescoes from the 15th century. Then we take the Rhaetian Railway back to Zernetz, where we reward ourselves with a Greek salad.
In the morning we rest a bit, just take a short bike ride and then go shopping.
In the afternoon we take a tour of the village of Zernez. The reformed village church, the chapel of San Bastian next to it with its medieval frescoes are worth a visit. Wildenberg Castle and its park are now on the way to the National Park Museum. You should definitely allow 2 hours for the visit, even with children!



In the morning we rest a bit, just take a short bike ride and then go shopping.
In the afternoon we take a tour of the village of Zernez. The reformed village church, the chapel of San Bastian next to it with its medieval frescoes are worth a visit. Wildenberg Castle and its park are now on the way to the National Park Museum. You should definitely allow 2 hours for the visit, even with children!
We take the train to Scuol, where the postbus to Ftan is already waiting for us. From Ftan you can take the chairlift up to Prui, from where you can hike to Motta Naluns in less than an hour. However, we take the path up to the plain of Naluns Sura. One more we enjoy the flowers. Here we meet several species of orchids. This time lunch comes out of the backpack while we can watch the insects around us.
In Mottag Naluns we stop for a beer and then let ourselves be carried down to Scuol in the valley to save energy (for us). You can then take the train back to Zernez.



We take the train to Scuol, where the postbus to Ftan is already waiting for us. From Ftan you can take the chairlift up to Prui, from where you can hike to Motta Naluns in less than an hour. However, we take the path up to the plain of Naluns Sura. One more we enjoy the flowers. Here we meet several species of orchids. This time lunch comes out of the backpack while we can watch the insects around us.
In Mottag Naluns we stop for a beer and then let ourselves be carried down to Scuol in the valley to save energy (for us). You can then take the train back to Zernez.
Today we hike towards Susch and then uphill via Clüs to Sivü.
From there the path continues more or less horizontally and then descends again to Zernez, where you reach the village again at the church. The hike is slightly more strenuous than expected and takes just under 3 hours over 10 km with 390 meters of up and down. However, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the village of Zernez and its campsite. The hiking trail is also very varied, as it crosses Alps and streams and offers beautiful views upwards too. The last part of the way leads along the Inn back to the campsite.




Today we hike towards Susch and then uphill via Clüs to Sivü.
From there the path continues more or less horizontally and then descends again to Zernez, where you reach the village again at the church. The hike is slightly more strenuous than expected and takes just under 3 hours over 10 km with 390 meters of up and down. However, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the village of Zernez and its campsite. The hiking trail is also very varied, as it crosses Alps and streams and offers beautiful views upwards too. The last part of the way leads along the Inn back to the campsite.
At 08:49 a.m. we take the train to Scuol and
change there to the post bus in the direction of Martina. In Ramosch we switch to a small post bus that takes us to Vna. The postbus is full and we are expecting a radio hike to Zuort or Val Sinestra.
We start our hike quickly so that
not have to overtake everyone. But far from it, apart from a young couple, nobody is following us. We relieve ourselves on a bench and continue to smear ourselves with sunscreen. The young couple overtakes us and will always walk about 100 meters in front of us in the future. We choose the mountain path, but soon realize that it follows the road at a distance of a few meters. The small difference: the road leads straight ahead, the mountain path uphill and downhill. So we switch back to the road, which leads us to the Zuort farm.
On the way we pass stream beds, each of which brings down a lot of
debris and earth pyramids, like the ones we saw
from the know Valais. The path is again lined with many flowers, including lady's slippers and martagon lilies. However, the flowers of the Turk's cap lilies are not yet open. After a last bridge crossing we approach the courtyard Zuort. At first glance, the building looks like a school building, but with barns and stables attached. As we get closer, we realize that the courtyard is also a customs post.
We step onto the terrace
and reserve a table and order the house
omelette, one with bacon and one with bacon with vegetables and first an elderflower syrup with peppermint, 5 dl each. After a short time we receive our dishes and enjoy them. The wall behind us reflects the hot sunlight and makes you really warm. In the meantime, cyclists (New German «bikers») have arrived, who dominate the whole pub with their mouths. Luckily they don't stay long. We have several hours, but we have to catch the bus at 2:53 p.m. at the Hotel Val Sinestra so that we don't miss our village tour in Zernez.
We leave the Zuort farm and walk the Brückenweg. This leads uphill and downhill along the gorge. Once we are almost at water level, then again far above the water. After an hour of hiking we reach the first suspension bridge. The bridge is not special. We've seen longer bridges. But the gorge below the bridge is spectacular. After a short time we reach the second suspension bridge and then the path climbs again. We also have to climb up because part of the way has crashed
. And then follows the bridge to the Hotel Val Sinestra.
It is not spectacular, but the sight of the hotel
high above the creek. So high that we groan at the thought of climbing it. We start the ascent, but can break off after about 100 meters, because there is an inn in the first bend and the sign for the bus stop in front of it.
We take the Postbus via Sent to Scuol and
can switch to the train to Zernez straight away, where we hurry home and have dinner on the table at 4:22 p.m. After less than half an hour we make our way back to the village center, where we meet the group of tourists at the visitor center of the national park, who are also taking part in the guided tour alongside us. The tour lasts a little more than two hours with an aperitif break and is nothing special.
At home in the camper we prepare the food for the hike on Tuesday and load the backpacks. We're in bed earlier than ever before and dreaming about the following day.





At 08:49 a.m. we take the train to Scuol and
change there to the post bus in the direction of Martina. In Ramosch we switch to a small post bus that takes us to Vna. The postbus is full and we are expecting a radio hike to Zuort or Val Sinestra.
We start our hike quickly so that
not have to overtake everyone. But far from it, apart from a young couple, nobody is following us. We relieve ourselves on a bench and continue to smear ourselves with sunscreen. The young couple overtakes us and will always walk about 100 meters in front of us in the future. We choose the mountain path, but soon realize that it follows the road at a distance of a few meters. The small difference: the road leads straight ahead, the mountain path uphill and downhill. So we switch back to the road, which leads us to the Zuort farm.
On the way we pass stream beds, each of which brings down a lot of
debris and earth pyramids, like the ones we saw
from the know Valais. The path is again lined with many flowers, including lady's slippers and martagon lilies. However, the flowers of the Turk's cap lilies are not yet open. After a last bridge crossing we approach the courtyard Zuort. At first glance, the building looks like a school building, but with barns and stables attached. As we get closer, we realize that the courtyard is also a customs post.
We step onto the terrace
and reserve a table and order the house
omelette, one with bacon and one with bacon with vegetables and first an elderflower syrup with peppermint, 5 dl each. After a short time we receive our dishes and enjoy them. The wall behind us reflects the hot sunlight and makes you really warm. In the meantime, cyclists (New German «bikers») have arrived, who dominate the whole pub with their mouths. Luckily they don't stay long. We have several hours, but we have to catch the bus at 2:53 p.m. at the Hotel Val Sinestra so that we don't miss our village tour in Zernez.
We leave the Zuort farm and walk the Brückenweg. This leads uphill and downhill along the gorge. Once we are almost at water level, then again far above the water. After an hour of hiking we reach the first suspension bridge. The bridge is not special. We've seen longer bridges. But the gorge below the bridge is spectacular. After a short time we reach the second suspension bridge and then the path climbs again. We also have to climb up because part of the way has crashed
. And then follows the bridge to the Hotel Val Sinestra.
It is not spectacular, but the sight of the hotel
high above the creek. So high that we groan at the thought of climbing it. We start the ascent, but can break off after about 100 meters, because there is an inn in the first bend and the sign for the bus stop in front of it.
We take the Postbus via Sent to Scuol and
can switch to the train to Zernez straight away, where we hurry home and have dinner on the table at 4:22 p.m. After less than half an hour we make our way back to the village center, where we meet the group of tourists at the visitor center of the national park, who are also taking part in the guided tour alongside us. The tour lasts a little more than two hours with an aperitif break and is nothing special.
At home in the camper we prepare the food for the hike on Tuesday and load the backpacks. We're in bed earlier than ever before and dreaming about the following day.
At 08:15 the post bus leaves Zernez station for the Ofen Pass. The drive through the national park does not take long. Lots of people get on and off. At the top of the pass there are still three of us and two of them get out.
The path rises immediately behind the hotel. The first 100 meters of a good 20 kilometers are done. Along slopes, it goes over a pass in the Engadine Dolomites over to Val Mora. The last "point of no return" is coming soon, where you could branch off to Buffalora and shorten the route. We keep marching. Far below us, the Val Mora opens up with its alp. We pass Alp Mora and Alp Sprella and dive into one of the wildest and most natural valleys with an undeveloped river landscape and meadows full of pioneer plants. But it's not just plants that thrive here, but also marmots that are slowly making us tired hikers happy.
After crossing the watershed in the direction of Münstertal, the Val Döss Radond opens up with its wonderful waterfall. Yellow gentians and alpine roses now line the descent. The village of Valchava beckons through the spruce forest and after 7 hours of hiking we reach the Valchava bus stop, from where the bus takes us back to Zernez.










At 08:15 the post bus leaves Zernez station for the Ofen Pass. The drive through the national park does not take long. Lots of people get on and off. At the top of the pass there are still three of us and two of them get out.
The path rises immediately behind the hotel. The first 100 meters of a good 20 kilometers are done. Along slopes, it goes over a pass in the Engadine Dolomites over to Val Mora. The last "point of no return" is coming soon, where you could branch off to Buffalora and shorten the route. We keep marching. Far below us, the Val Mora opens up with its alp. We pass Alp Mora and Alp Sprella and dive into one of the wildest and most natural valleys with an undeveloped river landscape and meadows full of pioneer plants. But it's not just plants that thrive here, but also marmots that are slowly making us tired hikers happy.
After crossing the watershed in the direction of Münstertal, the Val Döss Radond opens up with its wonderful waterfall. Yellow gentians and alpine roses now line the descent. The village of Valchava beckons through the spruce forest and after 7 hours of hiking we reach the Valchava bus stop, from where the bus takes us back to Zernez.
After the long hike, we deserve a rest day. Grocery shopping in the morning, taking a train trip to La Punt in the afternoon is just about in.
After the long hike, we deserve a rest day. Grocery shopping in the morning, taking a train trip to La Punt in the afternoon is just about in.
We drive via St. Moritz and Silvaplana to the Julier Pass, on which stands a tower dedicated to art. Then it goes down via Bivio - Savognin - Tiefencastel to Thusis, where we are checked in at Camping Viamala shortly before noon. A campsite awaits us in a pine forest. We just enjoy the rest of the day!

We drive via St. Moritz and Silvaplana to the Julier Pass, on which stands a tower dedicated to art. Then it goes down via Bivio - Savognin - Tiefencastel to Thusis, where we are checked in at Camping Viamala shortly before noon. A campsite awaits us in a pine forest. We just enjoy the rest of the day!
Place in a light pine forest with spacious plots. Train station a good 5 minutes from the square with many post bus connections. The city center can be reached in 10 minutes via the post bus station with the lift.
Sanitary facilities and restaurant newly built and functional.

Place in a light pine forest with spacious plots. Train station a good 5 minutes from the square with many post bus connections. The city center can be reached in 10 minutes via the post bus station with the lift.
Sanitary facilities and restaurant newly built and functional.
Today we want to look at some of the sights of the valley called Domleschg. The first is the Via Mala gorge, which we can reach in a few minutes by post bus. The gorge is impressive, but so are the roads that have been built here over the centuries since the Romans.
Unfortunately, visiting the gorge is affected by the noise of construction work on a bridge. But otherwise the gorge is impressive.
We take the next post bus back to Thusis, get on the post bus to Obertschappina and let it carry us higher and higher. Masein. Flerden, Urmein and Tschappina are passed through until we arrive in Obertschappina, almost 1000 meters above the valley floor. From there it is a few kilometers on foot through flower meadows to Oberurmein, a sleeping place that only seems to wake up in winter. It's now downhill to the road to Urmein, where the postbus picks us up again and carries us down to the valley.



Today we want to look at some of the sights of the valley called Domleschg. The first is the Via Mala gorge, which we can reach in a few minutes by post bus. The gorge is impressive, but so are the roads that have been built here over the centuries since the Romans.
Unfortunately, visiting the gorge is affected by the noise of construction work on a bridge. But otherwise the gorge is impressive.
We take the next post bus back to Thusis, get on the post bus to Obertschappina and let it carry us higher and higher. Masein. Flerden, Urmein and Tschappina are passed through until we arrive in Obertschappina, almost 1000 meters above the valley floor. From there it is a few kilometers on foot through flower meadows to Oberurmein, a sleeping place that only seems to wake up in winter. It's now downhill to the road to Urmein, where the postbus picks us up again and carries us down to the valley.
We take the post bus to Fürstenau, one of the smallest towns with city rights dating back to the Middle Ages. As guardian of the Alpine road to the Albula and Julier passes, there was probably a lot to be made from customs duties. In any case, there are several castles within the former city fortifications.
From there we move up the Hinterrhein, then along the Albula and reach Baldenstein Castle and the church of Sant Cassian above Sils. From there it goes back to Thusis.





We take the post bus to Fürstenau, one of the smallest towns with city rights dating back to the Middle Ages. As guardian of the Alpine road to the Albula and Julier passes, there was probably a lot to be made from customs duties. In any case, there are several castles within the former city fortifications.
From there we move up the Hinterrhein, then along the Albula and reach Baldenstein Castle and the church of Sant Cassian above Sils. From there it goes back to Thusis.
The direct route back to Zurich, where wonderful holidays will now end.
The direct route back to Zurich, where wonderful holidays will now end.
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Um 08:50 Uhr verlassen wir unseren Parkplatzund tuckern dem Kanton Graubünden zu. Bei Grüsch
wechseln wir den Fahrersitz und kurz nach 11:00 Uhr
erreichen wir die Passhöhe des Flüela-Passes.
Wir entscheiden, bis Zernez durchzufahren und dort zu
essen. Kurz vor 12:00 Uhr erreichen wir den Campingplatz Zernez. Die Reception ist bereits seit 11:00 Uhr geschlossen. Wir sollen uns einen Platz suchen und uns nach Öffnung des Empfangs um 15:00 Uhr anmelden, steht auf einem Anschlag. Wir inspizieren die Plätze in der Umgebung des Empfangs und finden bereits kurz darauf einen Platz, der unseren Ansprüchen genügt. Wir gehen zum Wohnmobil zurück und fahren auf den Platz, wo wir innert Minuten das Fahrzeug platzieren und anschliessen. Wir holt Tisch und Stühle hervor und schon können wir den Apéro geniessen, gefolgt von den mitgebrachten Sandwiches.
Wir geniessen die Sonne und die Temperatur, die doch 22 Grad überschreitet. Nach der Anmeldung spazieren wir ins Zentrum von Zernez, das wir bereits von Ferien und anderen Aufenthalten kennen, um ein Lokal für unser Nachtessen zu finden. Wir klappern alle Restaurants ab und entscheiden wir uns für das Hotel Spöl und spazieren zum Campingplatz zurück.
Nun beginnt es zu regnen und zu
stürmen. Die Niederschläge dauern jedoch nur wenige Minuten und wir können uns auf die Velos schwingen. Nach wenigen Minuten erreichen wir Das Hotel Spöl und können noch zwei Platze im Innern ergattern. Wir bestellen zwei Bier, eine Engadinerwurst mit Kartoffelsalat sowie einen Fitnessteller. Den Kaffee danach trinken wir später im Wohnmobil.
Nach dem Morgenessen diskutieren wir das Vorgehen
und entschliessen uns für einen Abmarsch direkt ab Camping nach Susch.
Der Weg führt entlang des Inns und ist gesäumt von einem Blumenmeer. Speziell erwähnenswert sind die Feuerlilienund die Türkenbundlilien, deren Knospen jedoch meist noch verschlossen sind. Ganze Wiesen von Margeriten ziehen an uns vorbei, auch Witwenblumen tauchen immer wieder auf und Nelken.
Über die gedeckte Brücke erreichen wir das andere Ufer und steigen, die Strasse nach Susch hinauf, gesäumt von Engadiner Häusern. Gleich auf der anderen Strassenseite befindet sich das Restaurant Flüela mit Garten, das sich für unser Mittagessen anpreist.
Nach dem Mittagessen suchen wir das Museum Susch auf, das aus einem Wohnhaus mit Landwirtschaft und vis-à-vis einer Brauerei bestand. Heute sind die Gebäude wunderbar renoviert und die Vergangenheit scheint überall noch durch. Die Ausstellung ist jedoch moedern und hat nichts mit dem Dorf zu tun.
Gleich hinter dem Museum befindet sich die Dorfkirche mit ihrer barocken Ausstattung, die auf den reformierten Gottesdienst zugeschnitten ist. Am benachbarten Tuor Planta vorbei geht es wieder über die Felder Lavin zu. Die Blumenpracht ist wiederum betörend artenreich. Im Unterschied zu Susch befindet sich Lavin nicht am Talboden, sondern erhöht über dem Inn. Über eine gedeckte Brücke und einen steilen Anstieg erreichen wir Lavin, dessen Häuser teilweise auf der Talseite mit Erkern versehen sind. Auch hier sind die Strassen von schönen Engadinerhäusern gesäumt.
Zum Abschluss der Wanderung suchen wir noch die alte, aus dem Mittelalter stammende Kirche mit den Fresken aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. Dann geht es mit der Rhätischen Bahn zurück nach Zernetz, wo wir uns mit einem Griechischen Salat belohnen.
Am Morgen ruhen wir uns etwas aus, unternehmen nur eine kurze Velofahrt und gehen dann einkaufen.
Am Nachmittag unternehmen wir einen Rundgang durch das Dorf Zernez. Die reformierte Dorfkirch, die Kapelle San Bastian danaben mit seinen mittelalterlichen Fresken sind einen Besuch wert. Das Schloss Wildenberg und sein Park liegen nun auf dem Weg zum Nationalparkmuseum. Für den Besuch sollte man sicher 2 Stunden einkalkulieren, auch mit Kindern!
Mit der Bahn fahren wir nach Scuol, wo das Postauto nach Ftan bereits auf uns wartet. Von Ftan geht es mit der Sesselbahn hoch nach Prui, von wo aus man in weniger als einer Stunde nach Motta Naluns wandern könnte. Wir nehmen jedoch den Weg hoch zur Ebene Naluns Sura. Einam mehr erfreuen wir uns der Blumenpracht. Hier begenen wir mehreren Orchideenarten. Das Mittagessen kommt diesmal aus dem Rucksack, während wir die Insekten um uns herum beobachten können.
In Mottag Naluns kehren wir noch für ein Bier ein und lassen uns dann energiesparend (für uns) zu Tal nach Scuol tragen. Mit der Bahn geht es dann wieder zurück nach Zernez.
Heute unternehmen wir eine Wanderung Richtung Susch und dann ansteigend über Clüs bis Sivü.
Ab da geht der Weg in etwa horizontal weiter und sinkt dann wieder nach Zernez ab, wo man bei der Kirche das Dorf wieder erreicht. Die Wanderung ist leicht strenger als erwartet und dauert knapp 3 Stunden über 10 Km mit 390 Metern Steigung und Gefälle. Man wird jedoch mit einer schönen Aussicht über das Dorf Zernez und seinen Campingplatz belohnt. Auch der Wanderweg ist sehr abwechslungsreich, überquert er doch Alpen und Bäche, bietet schöne Ausblicke auch nach oben. Der letzte Teil des Weges führt entlang des Inns zurück zum Campingplatz.
Um 08:49 Uhr Fahren wir mit dem Zug nach Scuol und
wechseln dort auf das Postauto Richtung Martina. In Ramosch wechseln wir auf ein kleines Postauto, das uns nach Vna bringt. Das Postauto ist pumpenvoll und wir erwarten eine Radiowanderung nach Zuort oder Val Sinestra.
Wir starten unsere Wanderung deshalb rasch, um
nicht alle überholen zu müssen. Aber weit gefehlt, ausser einem jungen Paar folgt uns niemand. Auf einer Bank erleichtern wir uns und schmieren uns noch weiter mit Sonnencrème ein. Das junge Paar überholt uns und wird künftig immer etwa 100 Meter vor uns wandern. Wir wählen den Bergweg, stellen jedoch bald fest, dass dieser dem Fahrweg im Abstand von wenigen Metern folgt. Der kleine Unterschied: der Fahrweg führt geradeaus, der Bergweg bergauf und bergab. So wechseln wir wieder auf den Fahrweg, der uns zum Hof Zuort führt.
Auf dem Weg passieren wir Bachbette, die jeweils viel
Geröll herunterbringen und Erdpyramiden, wie wir sie
aus dem Wallis kennen. Der Weg ist wieder gesäumt von vielen Blumen, darunter Frauenschuhe und Türkenbundlilien. Die Blüten der Türkenbundlilien sind jedoch noch nicht geöffnet. Nach einer letzten Brückenüberquerung nähern wir uns dem Hof Zuort. Auf den ersten Blick sieht das Gebäude aus, wie ein Schulhaus, daran angeschlossen jedoch Scheunen und Ställe. Beim Nähertreten stellen wir fest, dass der Hof zugleich auch eine Zollstation ist.
Wir betreten die Terrasse
und belegen einen Tisch und bestellen die Haus-
Omelette, einmal mit Speck und einmal mit Gemüse und vorab einen Holunderblütensirup mit Pfefferminze, je 5 dl. Nach kurzer Zeit erhalten wir unsere Gerichte und geniessen sie. Die Wand hinter uns strahlt das Sonnenlicht heiss zurück und macht richtig warm. In der Zwischenzeit sind Velofahrer (Neudeutsch «Biker») eingetroffen, die mit ihrem Mundwerk die ganze Beiz beherrschen. Zum Glück bleiben sie nicht lange. Wir haben mehrere Stunden Zeit, müssen aber den Bus um 14:53 beim Hotel Val Sinestra erwischen, damit wir unsere Dorfführung in Zernez nicht verpassen.
Wir verlassen den Hof Zuort und begehen den Brückenweg. Dieser führt bergauf und bergab entlang der Schlucht. Einmal befinden wir uns fast auf Wasserhöhe, dann wieder weit oberhalb des Wassers. Nach einer Stunde Wanderzeit erreichen wir die erste Hängebrücke. Die Brücke ist nicht speziell. Wir haben schon längere Brücken erlebt. Spektakulär ist aber die Schlucht unterhalb der Brücke. Schon nach kurzer Zeit erreichen wir die zweite Hängebrücke und danach steigt der Weg wieder an. Zusätzlich aufsteigen müssen wir auch, weil ein Teil des Weges abgestürzt
ist. Und dann folgt die Brücke zum Hotel Val Sinestra.
Sie ist nicht spektakulär, aber der Anblick des Hotels
hoch über dem Bach. So hoch, dass wir beim Gedanken an den Aufstieg stöhnen. Wir machen uns an den Aufstieg, können ihn jedoch nach rund 100 Metern abbrechen,denn in der ersten Kurve steht ein Gasthaus und davor die Tafel der Bushaltestelle.
Mit dem Postauto fahren wir über Sent nach Scuol und
können gleich auf den Zug nach Zernez wechseln, wo wir nach Hause eilen und um 16:22 Uhr das Nachtessen auf dem Tisch haben. Nach weniger als einer halben Stunde machen wir uns wieder auf den Weg ins Dorfzentrum, wo wir beim Besucherzentrum des Nationalparks auf die Gruppe Touristen treffen, die neben uns auch an der Führung teilnehmen. Die Führung dauert mit Unterbrechung durch einen Apéro etwas mehr als zwei Stunden und ist nichts Besonderes.
Zu Hause im Womo richten wir noch die Verpflegung für die Wanderung vom Dienstag und beladen die Rucksäcke. So früh wie noch nie sind wir bereits im Bett und träumen dem Folgetag entgegen.
Um 08:15 fährt das Postauto ab Bahnhof Zernez zum Ofenpass. Die Fahrt durch den Nationalpark dauert nicht lange. Viele Leute steigen zu und wieder aus. Auf der Passhöhe sind wir noch drei Personen und davon steigen wir zwei aus.
Gleich hinter demHotel steigt der Weg an. Die ersten 100 Meter von gut 20 Kilometern sind geschafft. Entlang von Hängen geht es über einen Pass der Engadiner Dolomiten hinüber zum Val Mora. Bald kommt der letzte "Point of no Return", bei dem man noch nach Buffalora abzweigen und die Route verkürzen könnte. Wir marschieren weiter. Weit unter uns öffnet sich das Val Mora mit seiner Alp. Wir passieren die Alp Mora und die Alp Sprella und tauchen in eines der wildesten und natürlichsten Täler mit einer nicht verbauten Flusslandschaft und Wiesen voller Pionierpflanzen. Aber nicht nur Pflanzen gedeihen hier, auch Murmeltiere erfreuen uns langsam müde werdende Wanderer.
Nach überschreiten der Wasserscheide Richtung Münstertal öffnet sich das Val Döss Radond mit seinem wunderbaren Wasserfall. Nun säumen gelber Enzian und Alpenrosen den Abstieg. Schon winkt das Dorf Valchava durch den Fichtenwald und nach 7 Stunden Wanderzeit errecihen wir die Bushaltestelle Valchava, von wo uns der Bus zurück nach Zernez trägt.
Nach der langen Wanderung haben wir einen Ruhetag verdient. Am Morgen Lebensmittel einkaufen, am Nachmittag einen Bahnausflug nach La Punt unternehmen liegt gerade noch drin.
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Über St. Moritz und Silvaplana fahren wir auf den Julierpass, auf dem ein Turm für die Kunst steht. Dann geht es abwärts über Bivio - Savognin - Tiefencastel bis nach Thusis, wo wir auf dem Camping Viamala noch kurz vor Mittag eingecheckt werden. Uns erwartet ein Campingplatz in einem Föhrenwald. Den Rest des Tages geniessen wir einfach!
Heute wollen wir einige Sehenswürdigkeiten des Domleschg genannten Tales anschauen. Die erste ist die Via Mala Schlucht, die wir mit dem Postauto in wenigen Minuten erreichen. Beeindruckend ist die Schlucht, aber auch die Fahrstrassen, die mit den Jahrhunderten seit den Römern hier erstellt wurden.
Leider ist der Besuch der Schlucht durch den Lärm von Bauarbeiten an einer Brücke beeinträchtigt. Aber sonst ist die Schlucht schon beeindruckend.
Mit dem nächsten Postauto fahren wir wieder nach Thusis, steigen ins Postauto nach Obertschappina und lassen uns von diesem immer höher tragen. Masein. Flerden, Urmein und Tschappina werden durchfahren, bis wir in Obertschappina, fast 1000 Meter oberhalb der Talsohle ankommen. Von dort geht es zu Fuss einige Kilometer durch Blumenwiesen bis nach Oberurmein, einem Schlafort, der nur im Winter zu erwachen scheint. Bergab geht es nun zur Strasse nach Urmein, wo das Postauto uns wieder aufnimmt und zu Tal trägt.
Mit dem Postauto fahren wir nach Fürstenau, einer der kleinsten Orte mit Stadtrecht aus dem Mittelalter. Als Wächter der Alpenstrasse zu Albula- und Julierpass gab es da wahrscheinlich viel mit Zöllen zu verdienen. Auf jeden Fall finden sich da gleich mehrere Schlösser innerhalb der früheren Stadtbefestigung.
Von da ziehen wir dem Hinterrhein nach aufwärts, dann der Albula nach und erreichen oberhalb Sils die Burg Baldenstein und die Kirche Sant Cassian. Von da geht es wieder zurück nach Thusis.
Auf direktem Weg geht es wieder nach Zürich, wo wundervolle Ferien nun enden werden.
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Travelogue
In June 2021 there are still corona restrictions and entry into Germany, Austria and Italy is still only possible with restrictions. Although fully vaccinated, we don't want to expose ourselves to any unnecessary risks and are therefore staying in Switzerland. Inspired by previous trips to the Engadin and Munster Valley, we want to explore new places and landscapes there. We are most interested in Val Mora, which we were unable to cross two years ago due to unfavorable snow forecasts.
In June 2021 there are still corona restrictions and entry into Germany, Austria and Italy is still only possible with restrictions. Although fully vaccinated, we don't want to expose ourselves to any unnecessary risks and are therefore staying in Switzerland. Inspired by previous trips to the Engadin and Munster Valley, we want to explore new places and landscapes there. We are most interested in Val Mora, which we were unable to cross two years ago due to unfavorable snow forecasts.
At 8:50 a.m. we leave our parking lot and chug towards the canton of Graubünden. At Grüsch
we change the driver's seat and shortly after 11:00 a.m.
we reach the top of the Flüela Pass.
We decide to drive through to Zernez and
eat there. Shortly before 12:00 p.m. we reach the Zernez campsite. The reception has been closed since 11:00 a.m. We should look for a seat and register after the reception opens at 3:00 p.m., it says on a notice. We inspect the places around the reception and shortly thereafter find a place that meets our requirements. We go back to the mobile home and drive to the site, where we park and connect the vehicle within minutes. We pull out the table and chairs and we can already enjoy the aperitif, followed by the sandwiches we brought.
We enjoy the sun and the temperature, which exceeds 22 degrees. After registering, we walk to the center of Zernez, which we already know from holidays and other stays, to find a place for our evening meal. We rattle off all the restaurants and decide on the Hotel Spöl and walk back to the campsite.
Now it starts to rain and
storm. However, the rain only lasts a few minutes and we can get on our bikes. After a few minutes we reach the Hotel Spöl and can still get two seats inside. We order two beers, an Engadine sausage with potato salad and a fitness plate. We'll drink the coffee afterwards in the mobile home.

At 8:50 a.m. we leave our parking lot and chug towards the canton of Graubünden. At Grüsch
we change the driver's seat and shortly after 11:00 a.m.
we reach the top of the Flüela Pass.
We decide to drive through to Zernez and
eat there. Shortly before 12:00 p.m. we reach the Zernez campsite. The reception has been closed since 11:00 a.m. We should look for a seat and register after the reception opens at 3:00 p.m., it says on a notice. We inspect the places around the reception and shortly thereafter find a place that meets our requirements. We go back to the mobile home and drive to the site, where we park and connect the vehicle within minutes. We pull out the table and chairs and we can already enjoy the aperitif, followed by the sandwiches we brought.
We enjoy the sun and the temperature, which exceeds 22 degrees. After registering, we walk to the center of Zernez, which we already know from holidays and other stays, to find a place for our evening meal. We rattle off all the restaurants and decide on the Hotel Spöl and walk back to the campsite.
Now it starts to rain and
storm. However, the rain only lasts a few minutes and we can get on our bikes. After a few minutes we reach the Hotel Spöl and can still get two seats inside. We order two beers, an Engadine sausage with potato salad and a fitness plate. We'll drink the coffee afterwards in the mobile home.
Nice, large square, 5 minutes from the train station with train and postbus connections

Nice, large square, 5 minutes from the train station with train and postbus connections
After breakfast we discuss how to proceed
and decide to set off directly from the campsite to Susch.
The path leads along the Inn and is lined with a sea of flowers. The fire lilies and the Turk's cap lilies are particularly worth mentioning, although their buds are usually still closed. Whole meadows of daisies pass us by, scabious and carnations also appear again and again.
We reach the other bank over the covered bridge and climb up the road to Susch, lined with Engadine houses. Right on the other side of the street is the Flüela restaurant with a garden, which is recommended for our lunch.
After lunch, we visit the Susch Museum, which consists of a residential building with a farm and vis-à-vis a brewery existed. Today the buildings have been beautifully renovated and the past shines through everywhere. However, the exhibition is modern and has nothing to do with the village.
Just behind the museum is the village church with its baroque furnishings, which are tailored to the Reformed service. Passing the neighboring Tuor Planta, the path leads back to the Lavin fields. The floral splendor is again beguilingly rich in species. In contrast to Susch, Lavin is not on the valley floor, but elevated above the Inn. Over a covered bridge and a steep ascent we reach Lavin, some of whose houses have bay windows on the valley side. Here, too, the streets are lined with beautiful Engadine houses.
At the end of the hike, we look for the old, medieval church with frescoes from the 15th century. Then we take the Rhaetian Railway back to Zernetz, where we reward ourselves with a Greek salad.










After breakfast we discuss how to proceed
and decide to set off directly from the campsite to Susch.
The path leads along the Inn and is lined with a sea of flowers. The fire lilies and the Turk's cap lilies are particularly worth mentioning, although their buds are usually still closed. Whole meadows of daisies pass us by, scabious and carnations also appear again and again.
We reach the other bank over the covered bridge and climb up the road to Susch, lined with Engadine houses. Right on the other side of the street is the Flüela restaurant with a garden, which is recommended for our lunch.
After lunch, we visit the Susch Museum, which consists of a residential building with a farm and vis-à-vis a brewery existed. Today the buildings have been beautifully renovated and the past shines through everywhere. However, the exhibition is modern and has nothing to do with the village.
Just behind the museum is the village church with its baroque furnishings, which are tailored to the Reformed service. Passing the neighboring Tuor Planta, the path leads back to the Lavin fields. The floral splendor is again beguilingly rich in species. In contrast to Susch, Lavin is not on the valley floor, but elevated above the Inn. Over a covered bridge and a steep ascent we reach Lavin, some of whose houses have bay windows on the valley side. Here, too, the streets are lined with beautiful Engadine houses.
At the end of the hike, we look for the old, medieval church with frescoes from the 15th century. Then we take the Rhaetian Railway back to Zernetz, where we reward ourselves with a Greek salad.
In the morning we rest a bit, just take a short bike ride and then go shopping.
In the afternoon we take a tour of the village of Zernez. The reformed village church, the chapel of San Bastian next to it with its medieval frescoes are worth a visit. Wildenberg Castle and its park are now on the way to the National Park Museum. You should definitely allow 2 hours for the visit, even with children!



In the morning we rest a bit, just take a short bike ride and then go shopping.
In the afternoon we take a tour of the village of Zernez. The reformed village church, the chapel of San Bastian next to it with its medieval frescoes are worth a visit. Wildenberg Castle and its park are now on the way to the National Park Museum. You should definitely allow 2 hours for the visit, even with children!
We take the train to Scuol, where the postbus to Ftan is already waiting for us. From Ftan you can take the chairlift up to Prui, from where you can hike to Motta Naluns in less than an hour. However, we take the path up to the plain of Naluns Sura. One more we enjoy the flowers. Here we meet several species of orchids. This time lunch comes out of the backpack while we can watch the insects around us.
In Mottag Naluns we stop for a beer and then let ourselves be carried down to Scuol in the valley to save energy (for us). You can then take the train back to Zernez.



We take the train to Scuol, where the postbus to Ftan is already waiting for us. From Ftan you can take the chairlift up to Prui, from where you can hike to Motta Naluns in less than an hour. However, we take the path up to the plain of Naluns Sura. One more we enjoy the flowers. Here we meet several species of orchids. This time lunch comes out of the backpack while we can watch the insects around us.
In Mottag Naluns we stop for a beer and then let ourselves be carried down to Scuol in the valley to save energy (for us). You can then take the train back to Zernez.
Today we hike towards Susch and then uphill via Clüs to Sivü.
From there the path continues more or less horizontally and then descends again to Zernez, where you reach the village again at the church. The hike is slightly more strenuous than expected and takes just under 3 hours over 10 km with 390 meters of up and down. However, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the village of Zernez and its campsite. The hiking trail is also very varied, as it crosses Alps and streams and offers beautiful views upwards too. The last part of the way leads along the Inn back to the campsite.




Today we hike towards Susch and then uphill via Clüs to Sivü.
From there the path continues more or less horizontally and then descends again to Zernez, where you reach the village again at the church. The hike is slightly more strenuous than expected and takes just under 3 hours over 10 km with 390 meters of up and down. However, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the village of Zernez and its campsite. The hiking trail is also very varied, as it crosses Alps and streams and offers beautiful views upwards too. The last part of the way leads along the Inn back to the campsite.
At 08:49 a.m. we take the train to Scuol and
change there to the post bus in the direction of Martina. In Ramosch we switch to a small post bus that takes us to Vna. The postbus is full and we are expecting a radio hike to Zuort or Val Sinestra.
We start our hike quickly so that
not have to overtake everyone. But far from it, apart from a young couple, nobody is following us. We relieve ourselves on a bench and continue to smear ourselves with sunscreen. The young couple overtakes us and will always walk about 100 meters in front of us in the future. We choose the mountain path, but soon realize that it follows the road at a distance of a few meters. The small difference: the road leads straight ahead, the mountain path uphill and downhill. So we switch back to the road, which leads us to the Zuort farm.
On the way we pass stream beds, each of which brings down a lot of
debris and earth pyramids, like the ones we saw
from the know Valais. The path is again lined with many flowers, including lady's slippers and martagon lilies. However, the flowers of the Turk's cap lilies are not yet open. After a last bridge crossing we approach the courtyard Zuort. At first glance, the building looks like a school building, but with barns and stables attached. As we get closer, we realize that the courtyard is also a customs post.
We step onto the terrace
and reserve a table and order the house
omelette, one with bacon and one with bacon with vegetables and first an elderflower syrup with peppermint, 5 dl each. After a short time we receive our dishes and enjoy them. The wall behind us reflects the hot sunlight and makes you really warm. In the meantime, cyclists (New German «bikers») have arrived, who dominate the whole pub with their mouths. Luckily they don't stay long. We have several hours, but we have to catch the bus at 2:53 p.m. at the Hotel Val Sinestra so that we don't miss our village tour in Zernez.
We leave the Zuort farm and walk the Brückenweg. This leads uphill and downhill along the gorge. Once we are almost at water level, then again far above the water. After an hour of hiking we reach the first suspension bridge. The bridge is not special. We've seen longer bridges. But the gorge below the bridge is spectacular. After a short time we reach the second suspension bridge and then the path climbs again. We also have to climb up because part of the way has crashed
. And then follows the bridge to the Hotel Val Sinestra.
It is not spectacular, but the sight of the hotel
high above the creek. So high that we groan at the thought of climbing it. We start the ascent, but can break off after about 100 meters, because there is an inn in the first bend and the sign for the bus stop in front of it.
We take the Postbus via Sent to Scuol and
can switch to the train to Zernez straight away, where we hurry home and have dinner on the table at 4:22 p.m. After less than half an hour we make our way back to the village center, where we meet the group of tourists at the visitor center of the national park, who are also taking part in the guided tour alongside us. The tour lasts a little more than two hours with an aperitif break and is nothing special.
At home in the camper we prepare the food for the hike on Tuesday and load the backpacks. We're in bed earlier than ever before and dreaming about the following day.





At 08:49 a.m. we take the train to Scuol and
change there to the post bus in the direction of Martina. In Ramosch we switch to a small post bus that takes us to Vna. The postbus is full and we are expecting a radio hike to Zuort or Val Sinestra.
We start our hike quickly so that
not have to overtake everyone. But far from it, apart from a young couple, nobody is following us. We relieve ourselves on a bench and continue to smear ourselves with sunscreen. The young couple overtakes us and will always walk about 100 meters in front of us in the future. We choose the mountain path, but soon realize that it follows the road at a distance of a few meters. The small difference: the road leads straight ahead, the mountain path uphill and downhill. So we switch back to the road, which leads us to the Zuort farm.
On the way we pass stream beds, each of which brings down a lot of
debris and earth pyramids, like the ones we saw
from the know Valais. The path is again lined with many flowers, including lady's slippers and martagon lilies. However, the flowers of the Turk's cap lilies are not yet open. After a last bridge crossing we approach the courtyard Zuort. At first glance, the building looks like a school building, but with barns and stables attached. As we get closer, we realize that the courtyard is also a customs post.
We step onto the terrace
and reserve a table and order the house
omelette, one with bacon and one with bacon with vegetables and first an elderflower syrup with peppermint, 5 dl each. After a short time we receive our dishes and enjoy them. The wall behind us reflects the hot sunlight and makes you really warm. In the meantime, cyclists (New German «bikers») have arrived, who dominate the whole pub with their mouths. Luckily they don't stay long. We have several hours, but we have to catch the bus at 2:53 p.m. at the Hotel Val Sinestra so that we don't miss our village tour in Zernez.
We leave the Zuort farm and walk the Brückenweg. This leads uphill and downhill along the gorge. Once we are almost at water level, then again far above the water. After an hour of hiking we reach the first suspension bridge. The bridge is not special. We've seen longer bridges. But the gorge below the bridge is spectacular. After a short time we reach the second suspension bridge and then the path climbs again. We also have to climb up because part of the way has crashed
. And then follows the bridge to the Hotel Val Sinestra.
It is not spectacular, but the sight of the hotel
high above the creek. So high that we groan at the thought of climbing it. We start the ascent, but can break off after about 100 meters, because there is an inn in the first bend and the sign for the bus stop in front of it.
We take the Postbus via Sent to Scuol and
can switch to the train to Zernez straight away, where we hurry home and have dinner on the table at 4:22 p.m. After less than half an hour we make our way back to the village center, where we meet the group of tourists at the visitor center of the national park, who are also taking part in the guided tour alongside us. The tour lasts a little more than two hours with an aperitif break and is nothing special.
At home in the camper we prepare the food for the hike on Tuesday and load the backpacks. We're in bed earlier than ever before and dreaming about the following day.
At 08:15 the post bus leaves Zernez station for the Ofen Pass. The drive through the national park does not take long. Lots of people get on and off. At the top of the pass there are still three of us and two of them get out.
The path rises immediately behind the hotel. The first 100 meters of a good 20 kilometers are done. Along slopes, it goes over a pass in the Engadine Dolomites over to Val Mora. The last "point of no return" is coming soon, where you could branch off to Buffalora and shorten the route. We keep marching. Far below us, the Val Mora opens up with its alp. We pass Alp Mora and Alp Sprella and dive into one of the wildest and most natural valleys with an undeveloped river landscape and meadows full of pioneer plants. But it's not just plants that thrive here, but also marmots that are slowly making us tired hikers happy.
After crossing the watershed in the direction of Münstertal, the Val Döss Radond opens up with its wonderful waterfall. Yellow gentians and alpine roses now line the descent. The village of Valchava beckons through the spruce forest and after 7 hours of hiking we reach the Valchava bus stop, from where the bus takes us back to Zernez.










At 08:15 the post bus leaves Zernez station for the Ofen Pass. The drive through the national park does not take long. Lots of people get on and off. At the top of the pass there are still three of us and two of them get out.
The path rises immediately behind the hotel. The first 100 meters of a good 20 kilometers are done. Along slopes, it goes over a pass in the Engadine Dolomites over to Val Mora. The last "point of no return" is coming soon, where you could branch off to Buffalora and shorten the route. We keep marching. Far below us, the Val Mora opens up with its alp. We pass Alp Mora and Alp Sprella and dive into one of the wildest and most natural valleys with an undeveloped river landscape and meadows full of pioneer plants. But it's not just plants that thrive here, but also marmots that are slowly making us tired hikers happy.
After crossing the watershed in the direction of Münstertal, the Val Döss Radond opens up with its wonderful waterfall. Yellow gentians and alpine roses now line the descent. The village of Valchava beckons through the spruce forest and after 7 hours of hiking we reach the Valchava bus stop, from where the bus takes us back to Zernez.
After the long hike, we deserve a rest day. Grocery shopping in the morning, taking a train trip to La Punt in the afternoon is just about in.
After the long hike, we deserve a rest day. Grocery shopping in the morning, taking a train trip to La Punt in the afternoon is just about in.
We drive via St. Moritz and Silvaplana to the Julier Pass, on which stands a tower dedicated to art. Then it goes down via Bivio - Savognin - Tiefencastel to Thusis, where we are checked in at Camping Viamala shortly before noon. A campsite awaits us in a pine forest. We just enjoy the rest of the day!

We drive via St. Moritz and Silvaplana to the Julier Pass, on which stands a tower dedicated to art. Then it goes down via Bivio - Savognin - Tiefencastel to Thusis, where we are checked in at Camping Viamala shortly before noon. A campsite awaits us in a pine forest. We just enjoy the rest of the day!
Place in a light pine forest with spacious plots. Train station a good 5 minutes from the square with many post bus connections. The city center can be reached in 10 minutes via the post bus station with the lift.
Sanitary facilities and restaurant newly built and functional.

Place in a light pine forest with spacious plots. Train station a good 5 minutes from the square with many post bus connections. The city center can be reached in 10 minutes via the post bus station with the lift.
Sanitary facilities and restaurant newly built and functional.
Today we want to look at some of the sights of the valley called Domleschg. The first is the Via Mala gorge, which we can reach in a few minutes by post bus. The gorge is impressive, but so are the roads that have been built here over the centuries since the Romans.
Unfortunately, visiting the gorge is affected by the noise of construction work on a bridge. But otherwise the gorge is impressive.
We take the next post bus back to Thusis, get on the post bus to Obertschappina and let it carry us higher and higher. Masein. Flerden, Urmein and Tschappina are passed through until we arrive in Obertschappina, almost 1000 meters above the valley floor. From there it is a few kilometers on foot through flower meadows to Oberurmein, a sleeping place that only seems to wake up in winter. It's now downhill to the road to Urmein, where the postbus picks us up again and carries us down to the valley.



Today we want to look at some of the sights of the valley called Domleschg. The first is the Via Mala gorge, which we can reach in a few minutes by post bus. The gorge is impressive, but so are the roads that have been built here over the centuries since the Romans.
Unfortunately, visiting the gorge is affected by the noise of construction work on a bridge. But otherwise the gorge is impressive.
We take the next post bus back to Thusis, get on the post bus to Obertschappina and let it carry us higher and higher. Masein. Flerden, Urmein and Tschappina are passed through until we arrive in Obertschappina, almost 1000 meters above the valley floor. From there it is a few kilometers on foot through flower meadows to Oberurmein, a sleeping place that only seems to wake up in winter. It's now downhill to the road to Urmein, where the postbus picks us up again and carries us down to the valley.
We take the post bus to Fürstenau, one of the smallest towns with city rights dating back to the Middle Ages. As guardian of the Alpine road to the Albula and Julier passes, there was probably a lot to be made from customs duties. In any case, there are several castles within the former city fortifications.
From there we move up the Hinterrhein, then along the Albula and reach Baldenstein Castle and the church of Sant Cassian above Sils. From there it goes back to Thusis.





We take the post bus to Fürstenau, one of the smallest towns with city rights dating back to the Middle Ages. As guardian of the Alpine road to the Albula and Julier passes, there was probably a lot to be made from customs duties. In any case, there are several castles within the former city fortifications.
From there we move up the Hinterrhein, then along the Albula and reach Baldenstein Castle and the church of Sant Cassian above Sils. From there it goes back to Thusis.
The direct route back to Zurich, where wonderful holidays will now end.
The direct route back to Zurich, where wonderful holidays will now end.
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Der Bericht ist zu den Fahrtrouten und Wanderungen gut beschrieben. Leider befinden sich viele unnötige Informationen in diesem Bericht die nicht relevant sind. Persönliche Informationen, Überlegungen zum Frühstück, zu welchem Zeitpunkt man Pause macht, was gegessen wurde, zeitliche Angaben dazu, wann man wen beim wandern überholt hat. Öffnungszeiten ändern sich und kann man im Internet prüfen! Da hört man auf zu lesen da es unlesbar wird. Hier gehts um Routen und sachlich, praktische Informationen.
Wie sind die Pässe mit einem Wohnmobil (LängexBreitexHöhe) zu fahren, wo wird’s eng, wo sollte man anhalten. Das sind Infos die interessieren.
Weiterhin gute Fahrt
Hallo, ich bin seit 2015 jährlich einmal für ca. 4 Wochen am CP CUL in Zernez. Ich finde Ihren Bericht sehr schön/gut und habe ihn interessiert gelesen. Ein Hinweis: personelle Veränderungen (auch bedingt wegen Corona) haben gewisse Engpässe - auch bei den "Service-Zeiten" am Empfang mit sich gebracht. Ist wohl für den "restlichen" Aufenthalt nicht maßgeblich. MfG GRMerz
Lieber Gerhard Robert, teilweise besetzte Receptionen sind heute an fast allen Orten üblich, mindestens in der Nebensaison. Der Hinweis ist lediglich Teil des Berichtes und nicht eine Bewertung. Wir fanden es toll, dass wir uns in Ruhe umsehen und einfach einen Platz aussuchen durften.
Wir werden auch wieder herkommen!