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Urdensee Trail

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Urdensee
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The trail leads from the Hörnlihütte in Arosa towards Tschiertschen.

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moderate

Distance 4.6 km

0:15 h

0 m

606 m

2,461 m

1,855 m

The trail starts steep and with some technical sections where the right line choice is crucial. The path becomes easier as soon as you pass Urdensee. Once you reach the Geisterhang, the route leads downhill on the alpine road. This path is also used by hikers. Please follow the trail rules.

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Ruedi Gertsch

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Arosa Lenzerheide

Difficulty

S2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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2,461 m

Lowest point

1,855 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

3.6 km

Path

1.1 km

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Rest stops

Hörnli hut

Safety information

Mountain biking in alpine terrain carries risks.

Important emergency numbers are:
144 emergency call, first aid
1414 mountain rescue REGA
112 international emergency call

The Bike Kingdom offers a place for everyone. Be a Bike Knight and observe trail tolerance. Hikers and bikers share the trails and respect each other.

This trail passes through a cow-calf area. Follow these rules:

Keep distance from the animals
Do not touch calves
Keep dogs on a leash

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Hörnli mountain station
Hörnlihütte Arosa
Hörnli hut
Lake Urdensee
Location no. 8 Legend hike

Public transport

Arrival from Chur by regional train to Arosa. From there by bike to Hörnli valley station.

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Urdensee Trail

Directions

Access via the A13 to Chur, from there via the cantonal road to Arosa.

Parking

Parking is available at the valley station of the Hörnli Express.

Coordinates

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2'766'592E 1'181'754N

46.766124, 9.619772

DMS

46°45'58.0"N 9°37'11.2"E

UTM

32T 547323 5179361

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Book recommendation by the author

Ride Trail Book Lenzerheide ISBN: 978-3-905898-81-1

Author’s map recommendations

Swiss national maps 1:25,000 no. 1195 Reichenau, 1196 Arosa, 1215 Thusis, and 1216 Filisur are recommended

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Equipment

Wear your gear! Helmet, protectors, and bike gloves are standard equipment. You might also be glad to have sun and rain protection as well as something to drink.

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Open

Difficulty

S2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4.6 km

Duration

0:15 h

Descent

606 m

Highest point

2,461 m

Lowest point

1,855 m

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