Via Mundaun 2
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Winter Hike /Schweiz Mobil

Via Mundaun 2

Obersaxen MeierhofVella

Distance
14.0 km
Duration
4:50 h
Ascent
500 m
Descent
540 m
Fitness
Hard
Route type
One way

01/ Overview

The route

From village to village in Lumnezia: From Meierhof, the Via Mundaun goes through charming hamlets and past typical Walser houses, circling the eastern face of Piz Mundaun. With stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the trail then descends into the sunny valley and to Vella.

The winter hike, which takes just under five hours, begins at the post office in Obersaxen Meierhof. The route initially leads through the houses of Meierhof towards Affeier and Misanenga, before leaving the settlements and stretches of woodland behind. The trail then climbs steadily across open slopes; over the 14 kilometres, it gains around 500 metres in elevation.

Beyond Cuolm Sura, the winter hiking trail continues up to its highest point at around 1,680 m, near Piz Plauncas. This marks the end of the long ascent, roughly halfway along the route. The trail then descends across broad meadows and pastures to Bündner Rigi, with short counter-climbs adding further variety to the elevation profile along the way.

In the final third, open terrain alternates with woodland. The trail now descends more noticeably and reaches Morissen, with its houses set on the hillside. Passing Restaurant Mulin, the final section leads down to Vella, where the Vella, posta stop is just a few steps away.

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.

  • 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.

  • Winter hiking 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

Obersaxen Meierhof · stop 2 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

Mountain
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Valley
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Rain today
Mountain
Valley
Rain

06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
90%
Route length
14.2 km
Mountain trail
90%
Off official trails
10%
Land Cover
Open land
71%
Village
16%
Forest
12%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

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.

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