XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Isel-Loipe
Arosa, Isel
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 90 m
- Descent
- 90 m
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
The cross-country ski trail connects the Isel Reservoir, snow-covered mountain pine forests and an impressive mountain panorama. The view of the Altein Waterfall and the Welschtobel valley, crowned at its end by the Arosa Rothorn, is a highlight.
The six-kilometre cross-country ski trail begins in Arosa, Isel. The nearest public transport stop, Arosa, Untersee, is around 400 m from the start and finish. Initially, the loop winds through forest and climbs steadily. With a total ascent of around 90 metres, the climb is spread over the first half. After a little over two kilometres, the trail reaches its highest point at around 1,640 m, near the Schiesshorn.
It then emerges into more open terrain. Between meadows and occasional rocky sections, the loop gradually loses elevation again. In the final third, the Arosa reservoir comes into view; the trail runs directly alongside the water, also known as the Iselsee. From there, only a short loop across the valley floor remains before the route ends back in Arosa, Isel after a little over an hour and a half.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
Arosa - Iselwis
From 10 Aug 2026 – Until 30 Oct 2026
Aufgrund von Bauarbeiten wird der Bike und Wanderweg zwischen ARA und Stausee umgeleitet. Die Umleitung ist signalisiert. Die Umleitung dauert vom 10. August bis voraussichtlich Ende Oktober 2026.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
