Römerweg Rheinwald

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.

From the Splügen, Dorf bus stop, the winter hike initially leads through the village. It briefly follows the Hinterrhein and passes the listed Reformed Church of Splügen. It then leaves the houses behind and climbs across open ground towards the valley slope.

After just over two kilometres, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,520 m. The Rundhorn is the nearest peak above, while the trail continues between meadows and woodland towards Sufers. With only around 120 metres of ascent, the elevation profile remains gentle; beyond the high point, the route descends gradually for the most part. Farther down, views open up over Sufnersee, a reservoir near Sufers, although the route does not lead all the way to the shore.

Towards the end, the first houses of Sufers come into view. The winter hike ends after around five kilometres and just over an hour and a half near the Sufers, Dorf bus stop.