recommended route
alserweg Graubünden - The Way to the Walsers
Theme trail
· Davos Klosters
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Photo: Franz Balmer, Destination Davos Klosters
In the 13th century, a wave of emigration took place in the Valais. The settlers settled in the highest alpine regions that had not been inhabited all year round. The sovereigns called them "Walsers" and granted them special freedoms: For example, they received the land they had cleared as a perpetual hereditary fief or the right to self-government and marriage. With these special rights, they were "free" and independent compared to other population groups.
difficult
Distance 114.8 km
40:35 h
6,571 m
6,159 m
2,603 m
1,031 m
The long-distance trail leads in 23 daily stages through the canton of Graubünden in the footsteps of the Walsers. You hike through unknown Alpine valleys, intact cultural landscapes and picturesque Walser settlements. The hiking experiences were developed by the Walser Association of Graubünden in cooperation with the local population. On your hike you will gain in-depth insights into the life of the Walsers of the past and present, enjoy traditional Walser fare or have informative conversations with locals during the hike.
This page describes the stages around the destination of Davos Klosters (stages 13 - 21). Further information and hiking offers on the Walserweg Graubünden can be found here.
Author’s recommendation
The Walserweg Graubünden is offered with organised luggage transport. You can find more information here.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,603 m
Lowest point
1,031 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
10.4 km
Dirt road
4.3 km
Forested/wild trail
32.7 km
Path
64.8 km
Road
2.6 km
Safety information
In the Davos Klosters destination there are many farmed alps with livestock. It is therefore to be expected that animals will be encountered everywhere. We ask you to be considerate and to drive at an appropriate speed.Tips and hints
The Walser Trail is marked with the number 35.Start
Filisur (1,030 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'771'970E 1'171'597N
DD
46.673431, 9.686342
DMS
46°40'24.4"N 9°41'10.8"E
UTM
32T 552496 5169103
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Destination
St. Antönien
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Chur, then by Rhaetian Railway to Davos and Filisur.By road
By train/bus directly to Filisur station.Parking
Use public parking spaces in Filisur.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'771'970E 1'171'597N
DD
46.673431, 9.686342
DMS
46°40'24.4"N 9°41'10.8"E
UTM
32T 552496 5169103
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
114.8 km
Duration
40:35 h
Ascent
6,571 m
Descent
6,159 m
Highest point
2,603 m
Lowest point
1,031 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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