Rhine-Route No. 2: Section 3 Chur - Buchs (SG)

Medium
47.5 km
3:15 h
107 mhd
248 mhd
Heidihaus Grand Tour
Maienfeld

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Rheindamm
The Rhine route accompanies the Alpine river from its source in the mountains to the large Rhine ports of Basel. On varied paths, the journey leads through many landscapes that this powerful river has created over the course of time.
Technique 2/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  630 m
Lowest Point  445 m
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Start
Chur, railway station
Destination
European box
Coordinates
46.854078, 9.528082

Details

Description

The Bündner Herrschaft, Graubunden's fertile garden and winery lies on a mound of slate detritus. Also the home of Heidi, Peter and Alpöhi (Heidi's grandfather).

Note(s)
Beware: in good weather, a strong wind blows up the Rhine Valley in the afternoon however down valley if the Föhn wind is blowing.

See also
Ostschweiz Tourismus
Fürstenlandstrasse 53
9000 St.Gallen
Tel:+41 (0)71 274 99 00
Fax: +41 (0)71 274 99 01
Email: info@ostschweiz.ch
Internet: www.ostschweiz.ch

Ausrüstung

Normal cycling equipment. Functional clothing is an advantage, as ascents and descents alternate

Directions

Chur - Igis Landquart - Jenins - Sargans - Buchs

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Chur.

Anreise Information

Take the motorway exit Chur Nord and follow the signs to the train station.

Parking

Public parking available at the train station in Chur (for a fee).

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