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Lake Upper Prätschsee

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This stunning excursion destination can be reached in various manners and enthralles with a beautiful view.

The Lake Upper Prätschsee is located on 1980 m above sea level along the Schanfigg Alpine Trail from Arosa towards Ochsenalp-Tschiertschen. The lake can also be reached by bike or horse and has a fixed BBQ area. The Prätschsee lakes are two popular destinations of the 10-lake hike.

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Arosa Lenzerheide

Public transport

Take the Rhaetian Railway from Chur to Arosa and the local bus direction Prätschli to Maran. Continue by foot.

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Lake Upper Prätschsee

Directions

From Chur, follow the signs to Arosa and turn right upon reaching the petrol station in the beginning of the village.

Parking

As there is only a limited amount of parking spaces available at Maran, be recommended to leave your car at the parking garage Ochsenbühl. You will find it on the left after the Sport- and Conference Centre.

Coordinates

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2'770'918E 1'185'741N

46.800882, 9.677871

DMS

46°48'03.2"N 9°40'40.3"E

UTM

32T 551726 5183260

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Lake Upper Prätschsee

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7050 Arosa
+41 81 378 70 20 https://arosalenzerheide.swiss/de/Region/Arosa E-mail: arosa@arosa.swiss

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