hiking brochure

HIKING IN AND AROUND AROSA
Summer
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HIKING SUGGESTION
IN AND AROUND AROSA
Hiking maps
Hiking map Arosa Schanfigg 1 : 25000,
available at the Arosa Tourism Office.
Note
The Arosa Card allows you to make use of the Arosa cable
cars and many other activities free of charge.
Grisons hiking app
All our hiking suggestions with map, detailed information and elevation
profiles can be found on our website www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
Tourist attractions SchweizMobil APP
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Hikes of 30 minutes up to 2 hours full of highlights in our beautiful valley. Suitable for short
walks, day trips and a source of inspiration for the upcoming days.
Family hikes and themed routes
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There is plenty to experience and to discover on our themed routes. Hiking and learning are
playfully interlinked; such as feeding and observing animals on the squirrel trail or understanding fauna and flora along the themed trails.
Culinary, cultural and delightful hikes Page 8
Can it get any better than refilling your tanks with fresh air, a fantastic view and a delicious
meal beneath the Arosa sun?
Panorama hikes Page 10
Fascinating views, hiking from peaks to mountain lakes and discovering a diverse wildlife and
flora.
Alpine hikes Page 12
Challenging trails for experienced hikers to impressive locations. These hikes require experience, surefootedness and a head for heights. Some of the paths are only noticeable by trail
tracks and blue/white sign posts.
Multiday hikes Page 14
Hikes lasting several days are ideal to rediscover and to find hidden treasures in Arosa and
the Schanfigg valley.
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Attractions
These easy hikes lead to attractions in the region of Arosa. The hiking trails are well developed and the trails are suitable for families. The two guided tours provide a deeper
insight into living and working in Arosa, they are ideal to get an overview and then define
new hiking destinations.
Tourist attractions
Hiking Suggestions This diverse trail takes around one hour, starts at the bus stop Brüggli in Innerarosa and
provides a deeper insight into living and working in Arosa. It is an easy hike of 170 metres
difference in altitude and makes you want to further explore Arosa and its surroundings.
The trail follows the stories of the free Wals people and passes by flagships of the local
hoteliers. Discover the exciting culture of Arosa!
WALKING TIMEDISTANCE
Arosa: Culture and Origin
Arosa: Nature and Alpine farming
Untersee lake – Altein waterfalls Furggaalp – Grünseeli lake
Viaduct of Langwies
Hörnli peak station – Urdenbahn railway –
Parpan Rothorn
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1¼
1¾
2¼
1¼
h
h
h
h
h
2 h
3.2
4.5
6.1
6.9
3.6
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km
km
km
km
5 km
174
149
240
380
223
m
m
m
m
m
524 m
174 m
149m
240 m
380 m
88 m
165 m
Arosa: Culture and Origin
FACTS
Distance:
Walking Time:
Altitude Difference:
3.2 km
ca. 1 h
174 m
174 m
Opening hours of the local history museum can be found at www.arosa-museum.ch.
Details: www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
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2'300
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1'900
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Tourist Attractions
Arosa: Nature and Alpine farming
On this 80-minute round tour on 2000 metres above sea level you experience nature and
its traditional Alpine farming. You will discover another side of Arosa while passing happily grazing cows, admiring the view over the Schanfigg valley and relaxing on the side of
the quiet Prätschsee lake. Pure pleasure!
FACTS
Distance:
Walking Time:
Altitude Difference:
4.5 km
ca. 1¼ h
149 m
149 m
2'600
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Family hikes and themed routes
Discover our exciting themed hiking trails, even in bad weather. Equipped with solid
shoes, a rain jacket or an umbrella, themed hikes can easily be done in every weather
condition. If you feel like a cup of tea or a bowl of soup to warm up afterwards, just visit
one of many restaurants and coffee shops in and around Arosa.
Hiking Suggestions Walking TimeDistance
Squirrel trail
Learning Trail „Protection.Forest.Humans“
Lucky Stone Trail
Arlen Forest Trail
Natural History Footpath Isel
Planet Trail
Middle station – Schwellisee lake –
Innerarosa
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2
1¼
1½
1½
¾
h
h
h
h
h
h
2½ h
1.8
7.2
4.3
5.8
5.2
2.6
km
km
km
km
km
km
8.8 km
99
94
201
201
111
109
m
m
m
m
m
m
234 m
10
466
142
217
122
6
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m
m
m
m
Family hikes and themed routes
Natural History Footpath Isel
Are you interested in learning more about the history of Arosa’s water and electricity supply? Or have you always wondered about the mysterious botanical and geological diversity
in our region? Then take a hike along the Nature Trail, starting at Iselwies, passing by the
Altein waterfalls and returning to the Stausee lake. This hike is also possible during bad
weather conditions.

FACTS
Distance:
5.2 km
Walking Time:
1¼h
Altitude Difference: 111 m
Food and Beverage:from your
backpack
389 m
122 m
2'200
2'100
2'000
1'900
1'800
1'700
1'600
10-Lake Hike
1'500
Saga Hike
1'400
1'300
Brochures of all themed hikes are available at the Arosa
Tourism Office; info at www.arosa.ch/themenwege
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1'100
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Culinary, cultural and
delightful hikes
Be it a hike with a culinary highlight along the way or with exciting insights into the
culture of the Wals people: these hikes invite to enjoy and linger. Get to know our valley
from its most beautiful side while enjoying and spoiling yourself. Pure holiday pleasure!
Culinary, cultural and delightful hikes
Hiking Suggestions This hike begins on the Hörnli peak. At the beginning the path leads slightly downhill
underneath the Plattenhorn amidst a beautiful mountain landscape. Thereafter the trail
rises steeply over the Carmenna pass to the Arosa Weisshorn peak. The uphill climb will
be rewarded by magnificent 360-degree views across the entire Schanfigg valley all the
way down to Chur. The Hörnli as well as the summiteers restaurant Weisshorn offer the
perfect matching culinary highlights and a beautiful panoramic view.
Walking Time
Obersee lake – View to Langwies –
Ochsenalp – Prätschalp – Maran –
Obersee lake 4
Hörnli – Weisshorn 1¾
Schwellisee lake - Route (No. 685) 4½
Arosa – Tschiertschen
3
Fondei: Strassberg – Grünsee lake –
Durannapass – Strassberg
2¼
Sunset hike: Arosa – Medergen – Langwies 3½
Sun terrasse: Langwies – Pirigen – Langwies 2¼
Walser culture: Arosa – Medergen –
Sapün Dörfji – Langwies
4½
Distance
km
km
km
km
h
h
h
h
15.7
3.5
10
11
433
393
860
217
m
m
m
m
431
243
860
778
m
m
m
m
h
h
h
8 km
11.5 km
5 km
321 m
474 m
459 m
323 m
842 m
456 m
h
14.7 km
597 m
973 m
Hörnli – WEisshornMassstab 1: 20,000
FACTS
Distance:
3.5 km
Walking Time: 1¾ h
Altitude Difference: 393 m
243 m
Food and
Beverage:
Hörnli Hut
Tel. +41 (0)81 377 15 04
Summiteers
restaurant Weisshorn
Tel. +41 (0)81 378 84 02
Details: www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
Operating hours of the Arosa Bergbahnen
can be found at www.arosabergbahnen.ch
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2'900
2'800
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2'300
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1'900
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Panorama Hikes
The uphill climb is all worth it: Be it from the Schiesshorn, from the Weisshorn or from the
Blackter Fürggli, the unforgettable and breath-taking views will definitely present one of
the highlights of your holidays!
Hiking Suggestions Walking Time
Ochsenalp rount trip (Maraner Hauptji, No. 768) 4
Hörnli – Parpaner Rothorn – Älplisee lake 4½
Schiesshorn (No. 767)
4½
Langwies – Blackter Fürggli –
Fondei – Langwies
4
Middle station – Weisshorn –
Carmenna hut – Innerarosa (No. 766)
3¾
Round trip Peist – Peisteralp – Peist
4½
Distance
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h
h
14 km
14.2 km
12 km
543 m 544 m
583 m 1207 m
900 m 900 m
h
11.5 km
823 m
762 m
h
h
9 km
13.6 km
650 m
798 m
800 m
799 m
Panorama Hike
Ochsenalp Round trip
(Maraner Hauptji, No. 768)
This tour starts at the bottom station of the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car. The first section of
the route leads you via the Scheitenböden to the Weisshorn middle station. The trail then
continues along hills above the Arlenwald (forest) where it opens to fantastic views on the
impressive mountain scenery and reaches the view point of Maraner Hauptji (Hauptjichopf).
Follow the route via the Scheidegg to Ochsenalp before descending back to the train station
along the Squirrel Trail.
FACTS
Distance:
Walking Time:
Altitude Difference:
Food and Beverage:
14 km
4h
543 m
544 m
Prätschalp Tel. +41 (0)81 377 22 97
Ochsenalp Tel. +41 (0)81 377 42 31
Details: www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
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2'500
2'000
1'500
1'000
500
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Massstab 1: 20,000
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200
4
400
6
600m
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Alpine Hikes
We only recommend Alpine hikes for hikers that fulfil the following requirements: In
addition to sturdy footwear and weather-adequate clothing we suggest bringing a topography map. Furthermore, surefootedness, head for heights, familiarity and knowledge
about the potential dangers in the mountains, as well as a good physical condition are
of paramount importance. In some areas the trail leads through terrains with no visible
path, across snowfields and coarse gravel. We cannot guarantee man-made provisions. If
you are adequately prepared for the challenge, you will be rewarded with our beautiful
Alpine mountain world.
Hiking Suggestions Walking Time
Älplisee lake – Erzhornsattel –
Ramoz Hut – Isel
6½ h
Älplisee lake – Erzhornsattel – Aroser Rothorn 3¾ h
Isel – Alteiner Fürggli – Valbellahorn
4¼ h
Calfreisen – Montalin – Maladers 5¼ h
Hörnli peak station – Tschingla –
Alpstein – Weisshorn
6 h
Round Trip Urdenfürggli – Parpaner Rothorn 6 h
Distance
16.8
7
8.7
11.7
km
km
km
km
13.3 km
15.4 km
1188
1180
1233
976
m 1189 m
m
35 m
m 180 m
m 2265 m
1266 m 1120 m
1148 m 1225 m
Alpine Hikes
Älplisee lake – Erzhornsattel –
Arosa Rothorn
The trail passes the Schwellisee lake and Älplisee lake, towards Schafälpli before taking a left turn which is followed by a steep and challenging ascent to the Erzhorn
peak. Thereafter, the route continues to the Arosa Rothorn at 2,980m altitude, the
highest mountain in Arosa terrain. This hike requires surefootedness and head for
heights. Blue-white sign posts mark the trail. As of the Erzhorn peak the route can
only be detected by trail tracks. Once at the top, the view across the mountain panorama compensates for any hardship. You can either return along the same route or
descend to the Ramoz Hut and hike through the Welschtobel back to the Isel.
FACTS
Distance:
7 km
Walking Time:
3¾ h
Altitude Difference:
1180 m
35 m
Food and Beverage:
From your backpack
Details: www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
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2'800
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1'800
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Massstab 1: 25,000
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200
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400 600m
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Long-distance Hikes
Along with the Schanfigg Alpine Trail, the Santiago de Camino Trail, the Wals Route, as
well as the Central-Grisons Panorama Route, there is an array of most interesting and
attractive hiking routes across Arosa and the Schanfigg valley. Follow the tracks of the
Wals people, enjoy various highlights, traverses and passages, which had historically been
used to reach Arosa, before the connection via the Schanfigg valley opened.
Hiking Suggestions Duration
Schanfigg Alpine Trail Santiago de Camino Trail No. 43
(Davos – Langwies – Tschiertschen)
Central-Grisons Panorama Route No. 54
(Lenzerheide – Arosa – Davos)
Wals Route No. 35 (Davos – Arosa – Langwies – Klosters) Arosa – Ramoz Hut – Parpan Rothorn – Lenzerheide Arosa – Ramoz Hut – Alvaneu Details: www.arosa.ch/wandervorschlaege
6 stages
2 stages
2 stages
3 stages
2 stages
2 stages
Long-distance Hikes
Schanfigg Alpine Trail
The two largest cities in the region of Schanfigg are Chur and Arosa, at the beginning and at the end of the valley. Small, but classy – the towns of Schanfigg. The
two sides of the Schanfigg valley are dotted with small and medium sized towns
which have been able to preserve their traditional characters, despite the development of the rather sophisticated ski resort of Arosa. Simple, yet harmonious wooden
houses, surrounded by meadows, hedges and larch forests line the windy mountain
road. Some of the most popular sights are the mountain lakes, the old Wals colonies
(Strassberg in Fondei,Sapün, Medergen) and the relatively unknown mountain peaks
of Montalin and Mattjisch Horn.
Discover the diverse cultural scenery along the Schanfigg Alpine Trail. Indulge in
local produce at one of the many traditional mountain restaurants or take a break
and enjoy a picnic amidst our beautiful Alpine flora. The Schanfigg Apline Trail starts
at Meiersboden in Chur and leads along marked hiking routes to Arosa. The return
route passes above the timberline back to Chur.
Recommended hiking map and literature: Swisstopo 1:50‘000, No. 248, Prättigau
Swisstopo 1:25‘000, No. 1196, Arosa
Hiking Guide Schanfigg Alpine Trail 1:25‘000
Arosa Tourism Office
FACTS
Distance: 71km
Walking Time:
6 stages
Altitude Difference: 3535 m 3594 m
Information: Arosa Tourism Office, Tel. +41 (0)81 378 70 20, [email protected], www.arosa.ch
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r
1558
Davos-Platz
1505
Chur – Tschiertschen
2771
Route Chur train station – Chur Meiersboden– Passugg – Oberer Grida – Maiensäss
Ricaldei – Usser Praden – Sagentobel – Inner Praden – Tschiertschen
Distance:8.8 km
Walking Time:
3h
Altitude Difference:
822 m
126 m
2727
2781
Amselflue
2636
Schafgrind
Requirement The route follows forest and Alpine trails which facilitate the change in
altitude. Particular caution when traversing the Steinbachtobels (ravine) during periods
of high water levels.
Food and Beverage from your backpack, restaurants in Praden and Tschiertschen
te
Un
Ob
r
1739
2447
A mountain hike with a wonderful panoramic view.
2728
Tschirpen
2513
2528
Hörnli
Tschiertschen – Arosa
Plattenhorn
2653
Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 2
Weisshorn
(im Sommer)
Ochsenalp
Brüggerhorn
Arosa
i
Information
www.schanfigg-tourismus.ch
www.churtourismus.ch
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Alpstein
2683
Parpaner
Schwarzhorn
Food and Beverage from your backpack, restaurant Ochsenalp (only open in summer),
restaurants in Arosa
2441
Gürgaletsch
Requirement most of the route follows hiking and Alpine trails.
Route Tschiertschen – Clüs – Löser – Ochsenalp – Rot Tritt – Prätschalp – Maran – Arosa
Distance:13.9 km
Walking Time:
4 h
Altitude Difference:
715 m
322 m
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i
1343
Tschiertschen
Praden
b
b
770
b
1212
b
Churwalden
18
Malix
b
b
Meiersboden
i
Chur
br
Parpan
Passugg
1000
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Maladers
1615
1888
Ochsenberg
Fürhörli
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Prätschalp
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S
Lüen
Calfreisen
2258
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Rh
Accommodation various hotels and guesthouses in Tschiertschen and Chur
Accommodation various hotels and guesthouses in Arosa
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Rot Platte
Montalin
Gromser Chopf
Castiel b
r
c
Pagig
gg
b
St. Peter
Molinis r
Peist
Fatschel
Hochwang
2473
Ratoser Stein
1958
b
2413
Curggel
e
2247
e
use
Sta
r
Litzirüti
2491
r
Chlein
Furggahorn
Langwies
Tiejer Flue
2706
Mederger Flue
Diverse hike through forests and across meadows.
Furggahorn
Dörfji
2000
Medergen
Sapün
1831
Heimeli
2658
Chüpfenflue
br
Frauenkirch
2350
Strelapass
Schiahorn
2708
2586
Haupterhorn
2834
Stelli
Casanna 1919
Fondei
Strassberg
2460
Mattjisch
Horn
2622
Zenjiflue
2686
Weissfluh
2629
Weissfluhjoch
2670
Schwarzhorn
2557
Casanna
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nse
üe
Gr
2473
Chistenstein
Arflinalfurgga
Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 1
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Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 3
Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 5
arosa – Sapün
Fondei – Hochwang
A multifaceted march with spectacular viewing points.
An enjoyable Alpine hike across impressive moor landscape, alternating between dry
and wet areas.
Requirement easy mountain hike on well-maintained Alpine and mountain trails.
Route Arosa – Untersee lake – Furggaalp – Tieja – Medergen – Seebijboden –
mountain guesthouse Heimeli
Distance:10.8 km
Walking Time:
3½h
Altitude Difference:
558 m
466 m
Food and Beverage from your backpack, restaurant Alpenrose in Medergen (only open in
summer), mountain guesthouse Heimeli
Accommodation mountain guesthouse Heimeli, various accommodation options in Langwies
Information
Mountain Guesthouse Heimeli
+41 (0)81 374 21 61
www.heimeli.com
Requirement easy mountain hike along well identified mountain trails with little change in
altitude difference.
Route Strassberg – Blackter Fürggli – Tamial – Ried – Hochwang
Distance: 8.8 km
Walking Time:
2½h
Altitude Difference:
382 m
339 m
Food and Beverage from your backpack, ski house Hochwang, mountain restaurant Triemel
Accommodation : ski house Hochwang, ski house Pirigen, Sports Hotel Tanne, various hotels in St.
Peter-Pagig
Information
Tourism Bureau Langwies
www.langwies.ch
+41 (0)81 374 22 55
Ski house Hochwang
Sports Hotel Tanne
Tel. +41 (0)81 374 11 08
Tel. +41 (0)81 374 16 85
www.hochwanghuette.chwww.sporthoteltanne.ch
Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 4
Ski house Pirigenwww.schanfigg-tourismus.ch
Tel. +41 (0)81 374 20 64
www.berggasthaus-pirigen.ch
Sapün – Fondei
A challenging mountain tour across peaks and through green valleys.
Requirement mountain hiking experience required. Particular caution on snow fields or when
ascending and descending the stretch near the water divide between Totalp and Obersäsställi
during foggy weather conditions.
Route Mountain Guesthouse Heimeli – Strela Pass – Weissfluhjoch – Casanna Pass –
Grünsee lake / Duranna Pass – Reckholdern – Fondei
Distance:12.7 km
Walking Time:
4½h
Altitude Difference:
803 m
726 m
Food and Beverage from your backpack, mountain restaurant Strela Pass.
Accommodation mountain guesthouse Strassberg, ski and mountain guesthouse Casanna,
various accommodation options in Langwies
Information
Mountain Guesthouse Strassberg
Mountain Guesthouse Casanna
Tel. +41 (0)81 374 22 32
Tel. +41 (0)81 374 20 82
www.berggasthaus-strassberg.chwww.skihaus-casanna.ch
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Tourism Office Langwies
+41 (0)81 374 22 55
www.langwies.ch
Schanfigg Alpine Trail, Stage 6
Hochwang – Chur
March through unique Alpine flora, wild ravines and mountain forests all the way
to Chur.
Requirement mountain hiking experience required. Particular caution when traversing ravines
during periods of high water levels.
Route Hochwang – Triemel – Bargun – Lafet – Hütten – Balnettis – Stoggwald – Maiensäss –
Maladers – Chur
Distance: 16 km
Walking Time:
4 ¾ h
Altitude Difference:
255 m
1615 m
Food and Beverage from your backpack
Accommodation various hotels in Chur
Information www.churtourismus.ch
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SIGN POSTS OF HIKING TRAILS
The total routes of the hiking trail network include the hiking trails, the mountain hiking trails and the Alpine hiking trails. The network is mainly located
outside the residential zone and connects recreational areas, sightseeing locations (ie. viewpoints, shores, etc.), cultural and tourist attractions and whenever
possible it includes trails of historical importance
Hiking trails are for everyone and normally prioritised for
pedestrians. Whenever possible the trails do not follow
roads that are also used by motorised vehicles. In addition,
these trails largely avoid tarmac surfaces. Steep passages are
generally shaped with steps and places with risks of falling are secured with
railing. Rivers and streams can be crossed by bridges and jetties. Hiking trails
should be accessible by everyone. The sign posts for hiking trails are yellow.
Mountain hiking trails are trails that occasionally connect
areas of rough terrain. They are often steep and narrow
and sometimes exposed. Particularly difficult passages are
generally secured with ropes or chains. Rivers and streams
must at times be crossed at a ford. Hikers on mountain hiking trails should be
experienced trekkers, have no fear of heights and be in good physical condition. You must be able to discern potential dangers in the mountains such
as falling rocks, dangers of slipping or falling, change in weather conditions,
etc. It is a prerequisite that you wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles and
bring weather appropriate gear as well as a topographic map. The sign posts
of mountain hiking trails are yellow with a white-red-white tip and markings
are white-red-white.
Alpine hiking trails are challenging mountain hiking trails.
These type of trails sometimes lead through terrain with no
visible path, across snow fields and glaciers, coarse gravel,
gorges with falling rocks or along rocks with short climbing
passages. Constructed aid is minimal and limited to exposed locations with an
acute danger of falling. Hikers on mountain hiking trails should be experienced
trekkers, have no fear of heights and be in good physical condition. You must
be practised in handling rope and pickaxe and in climbing rocks with the help
of your hands. Moreover, you must be able to discern potential dangers in the
mountains. In addition to the equipment required for mountain hiking trails,
you must carry an altimeter and a compass. If you plan on crossing glaciers,
must also bring a rope and a pickaxe. The sign posts for Alpine hiking trails are
blue with a white-blue-white tip and markings are white-blue-white.
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Correct Behaviour
Do not divert from the official hiking trails
Small steps and an even pace can save energy during the
uphill climb and spare the joints during the downhill walk
Do not lean backwards during the downhill walk
(It increases the risk of sliding)
Keep hydrating before you feel thirsty. The feeling of thirst arises
only after the actual need for hydration
Do not take risks in case of bad weather conditions,
feeling unwell (faintness) or any other unideal situations
THE 5 RULES OF HIKING
Keep an eye on potential weather changes
Make sure your equipment is complete and adequate
Inform a non-participating person about your route and let them
know when you have reached the destination
Follow the policy of „When in doubt, return“
Enjoy your hike with a smile on your face
EMERGENCY BEHAVIOUR
International emergency signal: give a sign six times within one
minute (i.e. call, whistle, blink). Wait for one minute. Repeat.
Answer: give a sign three times within one minute.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Rescue Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Police Arosa Tourism Office Arosa Cable Car Company +41
+41
+41
+41
+41
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1414
144
117
(0)81 378 70 20
(0)81 378 84 84
Arosa Tourism Office
Sports and Conference Centre
CH-7050 Arosa
Tel. +41 (0)81 378 70 20
Fax +41 (0)81 378 70 21
[email protected]
www.arosa.ch
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