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Hiking trail
Time required: 18 hours 15 minutesLength: 51.00 km

Season

June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Gästeinformation Viamala
Bodaplatz 4
7435 Splügen
Tel. +41 (0)81 650 90 30

www.viamala.ch

Naturpark Beverin - viaCapricorn is a mountain hike that leads through the natural habitat of the Alpine ibex. Per stage, experienced mountaineers need to plan around 6 to 8 hours.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
51.00 km
Vertical heigth
3400 m
Altitude difference ascent
3400 m
Altitude difference descent
3400 m
Time required
18 hours 15 minutes
Level technique
Hard
Level condition
Hard
Height profile view map

Details

Round trip in four days

Signalization

SchweizMobil Nr. 693

Infrastructure

Berggasthaus Turrahus in Thalkirch
Berggasthaus Beverin in Glas
Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein
Gasthaus Alpina in Tschappina
Gasslihofbeizli in Thalkirch
Agrotourismus Alp Nurdagn

Arrival

Starting point
Wergenstein (Altitude: 1489 m)
Arrival by public transport
Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB
Destination
Wergenstein (Altitude: 1489 m)
Arrival by public transport
Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
  • Groups

To discover on the trail

Naturpark Beverin

Capricorn exhibition

The capricorn exhibition in the Center da Capricorns in Wergenstein imparts exciting and interesting information about the king of the Alps. The ibex was reintroduced 60 years ago in the region of the nature park and there are now about 300 animals.

Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Beverin

Capricorns hotel restaurant

The hotel is located at 1491 m.a.s.l. in the middle of the Beverin Nature Park and is a place with tradition and lived hospitality. The historic hotel from the 1930s was gently renovated in 2011 and expanded with a wellness area in 2023.

RestaurantHotelCafé
Naturpark Beverin

Spensa

The spensa - a Safier word for a pantry from the times before refrigerators - is always well-filled and opened every day for self-service!

Shop
Naturpark Beverin

Safier barns - exhibition

The Safier barns are a landmark of the cultural landscape, and are contemporary witnesses of traditional agriculture and the product of several old handicrafts.

Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Beverin

Beverin mountain inn

Our mountain inn lies in the Beverin Nature Park above Thusis, in the holiday corner of Switzerland. Valleys to the north and south of the Alps. Rivers that flow in all directions.

RestaurantHotelCafé
Naturpark Beverin

Gasslihof - Der Gast- und Bauernhof im Safiental

Im alten Walser Bauernhaus sind vier urgemütliche und komfortable Zimmer für 12 Gäste entstanden. Die alten Holzbalken wurden sichtbar gemacht und eine in Natur-Lehm eingebaute Wandheizung zaubert ein wohltuendes Raumklima.

RestaurantHotelFarm restaurantCafé
Naturpark Beverin

Alp Nurdagn agri-tourism

Humble place to eat and sleep on the newly refurbished Alp Nurdagn high above the treeline, with spectacular views over the mountains. Ideal for mountaineers, nature lovers and family with kids. Simple food from local products.

RestaurantGroup accommodationAgrotourismAlpine hut and shelterAlpine huts offering regional product

Routes in the vicinity

Naturpark Beverin

Glaspass adventure trial

The Glaspass adventure trail gives young and old an insight into the unique geology of the landscape and provides information about the settlement of the Walser people.

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hours 40 minutesLength: 11.40km

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