Almost like an oasis, the mill of Weihermühle is powered by spring water. The abundance of water and constant care have created a true gem of nature all around the mill. The shallow moor of Weihermühle is classified as being of national importance. It is home to a number of rare species like the dormouse, numerous orchids and sundew, a local carnivorous plant. 

A landscape formed by rock slides

Towards the end of the last Ice Age, massive rock slides shook the Rhine valley between what is today Chur and Ilanz. The little valley at Weihermühle formed between the mounds of the Flims rockfall to the north and slate debris to the south. The spring water flowing from the slate rockfaces at Weihermühle has been used by humans since the Middle Ages, as witnessed by the old grain mill just above the present nature reserve. It was in operation until 1942. The marshy, clay-containing ground has been used for centuries. The marsh recovered soon after a period during the Second World War, when the creek was dammed up to be used as a fishing pond. 

A diverse water habitat Today, many animals and plants profit from the abundance of water at Weihermühle. Amphibians and reptiles, but also rare dragonflies and grasshoppers like the golden-ringed dragonfly and the large marsh grasshopper count among the inhabitants of the reed. 

What makes this area so unique?

Only a very few select and specialised plants can grow on the wet, low-nutrient peat soil that dominates the area. Inconspicuous sedges and rushes form the large part of the vegetation, interspersed by delicate beauties like the bird's eye primrose or the marsh orchid. These plants and wet soils are highly sensitive to trampling and should not be walked on. 

Diversity thanks to care Any wetland requires a great amount of constant care.

Otherwise, natural processes set in and the area is soon covered by forest and shrubbery. Still waters tend to dry up and need to be weeded every now and again. It's the only way to ensure that these ponds can retain their function as important habitats for plants and animals. Pro Natura Graubünden has been taking great efforts in the last decades to provide the necessary care for this nature reserve. While a lot of effort is required, the enormous wealth of species is more than enough compensation. The entire reserve has a spectacular diversity of habitats. From black bog rush reeds to tall herbaceous vegetation, magnocaricions, moor grass meadows, montio-cardaminetea and rough pastures, the diversity is virtually endless. This is witnessed also in the impressive number of different species. 183 plant species, 360 moth species, 47 butterfly species, 23 grasshopper species, 16 dragonfly species, 3 amphibian species, various reptiles and small mammals have been found in various  surveys. 

For many years, Pro Natura has been maintaining Weihermühle with the help of long-term jobseekers. Thus, the are with its remarkable biodiversity could be preserved. Currently, four farmers are helping to mow part of the meadows. In addition to the primary preservation efforts, a further objective is pursued: Proving that collaboration between nature conservationists and farmers can be fruitful. The aim is also to raise mutual awareness for each other's concerns - for the need to preserve nature on one side and for the concerns and requirements of professional farmers on the other. This way, both parties can learn and profit from each other.

FlexDesk GmbH rents out flexible workstations with WLAN, high-quality furnishings and meeting rooms in a feel-good office community.  The premises are a modern, cozy place where you can rent a workstation in a shared office or an individual office. You also have the option of renting rooms for meetings.  

• Location: At Arcasplatz in the old town, near the Arosa train stop (city)
• Number of parking spaces: 116 (including 4 women's parking spaces)
• Disabled parking spaces: No
• Entrance height: 2 meters
• Administration: City of Chur - Real Estate & Management, Poststrasse 37, 7000 Chur

• Location: 3 minutes' walk to the old town (Obertor) and the Arosabahn train stop
• Number of parking spaces: 296
• Disabled parking spaces: No
• Entrance height: 1.95 meters
• Administration: Parkhaus Chur AG, Administration, Quaderstrasse 22, P.O. Box 114, 7000 Chur 

Hartbertstrasse 10
CHF (h/d) 1.50/18.00
Height 2.20 für PKW

The Bärenhütte is located in the most beautiful panoramic location on the edge of the forest, on the way to the Mittenberg. From the Klein Waldegg bus stop, it can be reached on foot in about 10 minutes. In front of the hut there is a large fire pit that is perfect for barbecuing.  Wood for grilling is available, as well as several seating areas and a fountain. 

The Bärenhütte can be rented for private events of any kind through the city of Chur. It offers a large, open room with seating for up to 60 people, toilet facilities and a small kitchen compartment with gas stove (only for boiling water - not suitable for cooking). 

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Centrally located in the city, with public toilet facilities across the street
Old town can be reached on foot in 2 minutes
Number of parking spaces: 4
Cost: Free

The Sewing-Machine Museum in Chur exhibits 120 selected sewing machines of various makes and countries of origin. These exhibits are taken from a comprehensive collection of some 300 historical machines, which has been built up over several years by museum founder and sewing-machine technician Bernd Pittermann. The items on show include manual sewing machines, electrically-operated machines and machines designed for children. A few industrial machines are also on show, alongside their domestic equivalents. The collection is complemented by a series of historical accessories, photographs and advertising signs.

The museum pays particular attention to the development of the sewing machine from 1871 to 1940, and individual highlights of the collection include a machine made by Loewe of Berlin (Germany). All the machines are in working order, and some of them can be tried out.

Finds suggest that the Saum route via Kunkels Pass was already crossed during Roman times. The route later took on great importance for the monastery of Pfäfers which owned a lot of land in Graubünden. Kunkels Pass was an alternative route for times when the Rhine valley was inaccessible due to flooding, or to bypass the tolling stations located in the valley. The Saum route also connected the alpine pastures of Tamins to the markets in the south. The current narrow road with its panoramic tunnel (width 2.3m) towards Tamins was constructed during the First World War. Kunkels Pass connects Vättis in the canton of St. Gallen to Tamins in Graubünden. On the Kunkels Pass there are the Tamins pasture alp Überuf and the mountain restaurant Überuf. The plateau is surrounded by impressive mountain formations such as the Calanda, the Crap Mats or the Ringelspitz.  The impressive mountain landscape is part of the UNESCO World Heritage tectonic arena Sardona. The municipality of Tamins has set up an interesting showroom on the Kunkels Pass.