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Events Rheinschlucht/Ruinaulta: Trans Ruinaulta 656
Difficult
27 km
7:40 h
446 mhd
551 mhd
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On Route 656 Trans Ruinaulta you follow the Vorderrhein for 27 km and hike through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. You will experience a multifaceted natural landscape.
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Start
Ilanz, train station
Destination
Reichenau-Tamins, Bahnhof
Coordinates
46.775181, 9.207363
Details
Description
The Rhine Gorge with its limestone walls up to 300 meters high and a unique flora and fauna is one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Graubünden. On the hike from Ilanz to Reichenau-Tamins, you hike along the Vorderrhein, which is lined with floodplain forests, and find a diverse flora in the Erika pine forest, including many protected species. The Rhine Gorge is also home to the rare sandpiper.
Route 656 can be easily shortened with the Rhaetian Railway or the Rhine Gorge/Ruinaulta bus, or you can divide the hike into two stages.
Geheimtipp
Highlights Viewing platform Islabord, Spitg and Zault, suspension bridge, confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein rivers
Sicherheitshinweis
Please observe the rules of conduct in the Rhine Gorge. The paths near the river may not be accessible for a short time during floods.
Ausrüstung
Functional hiking clothing, hiking or trekking shoes, backpack, picnic, drinks, rain protection, sun protection
Directions
Public Transport
Arrival by Rhaetian Railway to Ilanz or from the surrounding villages by post bus.
Anreise Information
Journey from Chur via Flims, Laax to Ilanz or over the Oberalp Pass to Disentis and on to Ilanz.
Parken
Parking at the train station
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