Former copper and silver ore mine close to Vättis.
A visit to the old mine at the Gnapperchopf might be just the ticket for mining enthousiasts. Copper and silver ores were mined there during the 18th and 19th centuries, some of the ores are still visible today! To book a guided tour contact: staimannli@bluewin.ch / 078 972 85 60
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'752'513E 1'197'475N
DD
46.910869, 9.440774
DMS
46°54'39.1"N 9°26'26.8"E
UTM
32T 533565 5195353
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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Gnapperchopf Mine
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Hike Haldensteiner and Taminser Calanda
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
25.8 km
Duration
10:49 h
Ascent
2,296 m
Descent
2,171 m
Beautiful 2-day hike above Chur (CH)
from Elmar Pöpl,
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Sagäweg Vättis
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4 km
Duration
1:07 h
Ascent
82 m
Descent
82 m
A saga route with various storytelling stations through the idyllic Kunkelstal.
from Nadja Schlegel,
Heidiland Tourism
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Drachenloch
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
9.4 km
Duration
4:47 h
Ascent
1,477 m
Descent
1,477 m
A journey into the past.
from Fabienne Guntli,
Heidiland Tourism
Ski Touring
· Chur region
Ringelspitzhütte (1998 m.a.s.l.)
Difficulty
easy
Distance
17.6 km
Duration
4:15 h
Ascent
1,327 m
Descent
1,053 m
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