Schanfigger Höhenweg

The Schanfigger Höhenweg is a journey through time and a spectacle of nature at the same time. On old mule tracks, the mountain path leads from the holiday resort of Arosa to the Alpine city of Chur. Through the Schanfigg with its picturesque side valleys Sapün and Fondei, you walk across sunny plateaus, explore original Walser settlements and rugged canyons.

From Arosa station, it is only a few steps to the Obersee, where the 47-kilometre route begins. Beyond the reservoir, the trail leaves the valley floor and climbs across open pastures towards Medergen. It soon narrows to a mountain path, traversing broad slopes to the Strelapass, which links the Schanfigg with Davos.

In rocky terrain near the Weissfluhjoch, the hike reaches its highest point at around 2,630 m. A long ridge then follows, with repeated counter-climbs. The Grünsee adds a tranquil splash of colour, and shortly afterwards the Durannapass leads from the Schanfigg into the Prättigau. Via Strassberg and the Blackter Fürggli, the route once again crosses open Alpine pastures before forests and lower slopes define the long descent.

After just over 16 hours and a total ascent of around 2,400 metres, the trail reaches Maladers. In the historic village centre, it passes the Reformed church and ends directly at the Maladers, alte Post bus stop.