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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Grächen
Long Distance Hiking
· Chur region
Alpine Pass Route
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
603.1 km
230:00 h
32,053 m
32,299 m
The Alpine Pass Route leads from Chur through several Swiss cantons and over some passes to St. Gingolph on Lake Geneva.
Hiking Trail
Rail hike from St. Niklaus to Stalden
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.9 km
3:00 h
96 m
418 m
The hike leads through the Nikolai Valley, the longest side arm of the Rhone Valley. The sparsely built-up region allows for an untouched natural experience through the rugged valley. During the hike, you have views from various perspectives of the railway line of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn between Visp and Zermatt.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
From Grächen to Saas-Fee
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
17 km
7:30 h
582 m
907 m
This high-altitude path in Valais, from Grächen to Saas-Fee, is a sensational scenic route and a real challenge even for fit mountain hikers.
Long Distance Hiking
· Canton of Valais
Europaweg (2 days)
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
closed
33.8 km
12:45 h
1,328 m
1,998 m
The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is one of the most spectacular high-altitude routes in the Alps. For once, the focus is not on the Matterhorn but on the elegantly shaped Weisshorn.
Thematic Trail
· Canton of Valais
Suonenerlebnis Zauberwasser
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Difficulty
T1
easy
closed
9.8 km
3:15 h
214 m
214 m
The «Suonenerlebnis Zauberwasser» is a hike for families with children. It leads along two water channels and promises lots of fun and water play with stations and features.
Long Distance Hiking
· Zermatt
Europaweg
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
39 km
13:30 h
2,550 m
1,882 m
The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by some to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The view of the mountain panorama including the Matterhorn has made it famous worldwide.
Hiking Trail
· Grächen St. Niklaus
42) Furggen adventure circular trail: Hannigalp mountain station – chapel – high path to Furggen junction – Stafel – Hannigalp mountain station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
4.3 km
1:15 h
230 m
231 m
Attractive adventure circular hiking trail for young and old
Hiking Trail
· Grächen St. Niklaus
6) High-level route Grächen - Hannigalp – Saas-Fee
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
16.6 km
6:30 h
1,065 m
1,379 m
On the challenging high-level route Grächen - Saas-Fee, you enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain world as well as the Visp and Saas valleys.
Long Distance Hiking
· Zermatt
Tour Monte Rosa - Matterhorn
recommended route
Difficulty
T4
difficult
closed
164 km
58:00 h
10,654 m
10,644 m
This route around the Monte Rosa massif is among the most beautiful alpine hiking experiences in the Alpine region. Requirement: fitness and endurance.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
Magic water experience Grächen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
15 km
4:35 h
330 m
325 m
This circular route along the region's bisses offers many surprises – it is the ideal route to entertain both young and old.


