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The most popular hike in the Valser Valley. Without great physical effort, you reach Zerfreila across open terrain, accompanied by the beautiful alpine scenery.
On the route from Gadastatt to Zerfreila, you enjoy the impressive panorama on the opposite side of the valley. You hike through moorland and alpine pastures. Above you is the Dachberg, where skiers and freeriders find optimal conditions in the winter months. In Frunt (1990 m) at the front on a rock face is the St. Anna Chapel built in 1754. From here, the Zerfreila reservoir can be overlooked. At the rear above the lake towers the 2821-meter-high Zerfreilahorn ("Bündner Matterhorn").
Author’s recommendation
Food along the way:
At the starting point of the hike, you can enjoy the beautiful view from the sun terrace of the Panorama Restaurant Gadastatt and strengthen yourself for the upcoming hike.
After arriving in Zerfreila, you can regain strength with a refreshing drink and a piece of blueberry cake (specialty) at the Zervreila restaurant.
Return trip: There are various options to cover the approximately 8 km route back to Vals: by PostBus (from mid-June to mid-October) or by scooter. Another option: on foot via the old Zerfreila path through Kippi-Chäscherli to Vals village (plus 2 hours 30 minutes walking time). In winter, conditions permitting, by sled. Scooters or sleds can be rented at the Zervreila restaurant.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Easy hike.
Detailed information on behavior: https://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden
Tips and suggestions
Cable car timetable: https://vals.ch/planen-und-buchen/bergbahn-imsommer/
Please note the lunch break from 12 to 13:30! The ride with the cable car is free for everyone.
Roadbook
The path from Gadastatt to Zerfreila leads through the protected moorland near the Kristallloch. Along the way, you will find beautifully located benches and walk past small mountain streams. After gentle ascents and slopes up to Frunt, a short, steep descent follows to the Zerfreila dam. You cross the dam and follow the road to the parking lot of the Zervreila restaurant.
Bergstation Gadastatt der Bergbahnen Vals
Gadastatt Mountain Restaurant
Feuerstelle Kristallloch
Aussichtspunkt Bidanätsch
Kapelle St. Anna
Kapelle St. Anna in Frunt
Frunt viewpoint
Zerfreila Stausee
Zerfreilasee - Staumauer
Gasthaus Zervreila
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
To Vals (Bergbahn stop) by PostAuto from Ilanz.
To reach the starting point of the hike, you can take the Valser Bähnli to Gadastatt. Duration of the trip approx. 8 minutes.
Cable car timetable: https://vals.ch/planen-und-buchen/bergbahn-imsommer/
Directions
Via Chur-Ilanz to Vals.
Parking
Cable car parking lot is subject to charge: CHF 5 / day.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Map 1:25,000, No. 1234 (Vals)
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Hiking boots. Sun protection. Hiking poles. Mobile phone.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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