This stage takes us from Tschiertschen on the left bank of the Plessur via Praden and Passugg to Martinsplatz in Chur's old town. The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Chur is part of the bishopric there. Built on the foundations of a Roman fort, this is the oldest bishop's seat north of the Alps.
Our way leads us past Passugg with the former  Kurhaus there. The 5 healing springs bubbling up here with different chemical compositions were first mentioned in 1562. The spa was closed in 1979. Today, the building is used by the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality, the international Graubünden hotel management and tourism school, but also for local school operations.
Chur is the seat of the diocese of the same name and probably dates back to the 4th century, a bishop of the Diocese of Chur was first mentioned in a document in 451.

This stage takes us from Chur towards the Graubünden Oberland, also called Surselva by the locals. From Chur, we initially hike along the southern edge of the wide Rhine valley and cross a few side valleys here. From Kalkofen, the path leads us to Domat/Ems, mostly across fields at the bottom of the valley. At Domat/Ems we first cross the tracks of the Rhaetian Railway at the station, then walk between the two hills "Tuma Tschelli" and "Tuma Casti" and then circle the second to the north. This brings us to the Rhine power plant, where we cross the weir to reach the island of Barnaus, which we leave a little upstream towards the north bank.
Here we reach the «Senda Sursilvana», the hiking trail through the Surselva, which will be part of our route again and again for the next few days. If the way to Trin-Digg is too long for you, you can already look for a suitable place to stay in Domat/Ems or Tamins.

Today's stage is impressive, it takes us on the southern flank through the Rhine Gorge, the Swiss version of the "Grand Canyon", popular especially with water sports enthusiasts such as canoeists or rafters. The gorge has very steep flanks on both sides, so that the embarkation usually takes place in Ilanz and the disembarkation at the confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein near Reichenau. However, there is still a transport option, because the Rhaetian Railway (narrow gauge) runs on the Chur - Ilanz route through the gorge, with some bridges and tunnels. This route is also used in winter. So whatever the weather has in store for capers, we will definitely come to Ilanz.
Of course, we hope for sunny weather, because then this stage with its breathtaking views is an unforgettable treat. We will ascend at the beginning and enjoy the gorge from above, then we will descend to the Rhine, where we will then meet the Rhaetian Railway and follow it and the Rhine to Ilanz.

The stages in this documentation are suggestions that each pilgrim can adapt to his wishes. however, the technical data always concern the assumption that these stages are completed in one day.

Bonaduz - Caumas - Tschavir - Zault - Puz da Mattauns - Versam - Hübschera - Carnifels - Alatobel - Carrera - Carreratobel - Valendas - Station Valendas - Castrisch - Glenner - Ilanz

After leaving Maienfeld, we walk through the vineyards of Jenins and Malans. After the village of Malans, we leave the "Graubünden dominion", as this wine-growing region is called.
Afterwards we cross the Landquart, which has left the Prättigau shortly before through a very narrow rock cut. In the upper part of this valley are the well-known ski resorts of Klosters and Davos.
We stay on the eastern side of the Rhine in the relatively wide valley to Trimmis, passing through other, smaller vine-growing areas. The Rhine Valley is now gradually changing direction to the west.
Leaving Trimmis, we then go up again to the valley flank, which brings us shade in the forest and also gives us the opportunity to look at the Rhine Valley from the heights. In doing so, we also bypass the extensive outskirts of Chur, which lie at the bottom of the valley. This takes us through a lot of nature directly to the cathedral of Chur, the capital of the canton of  Graubünden. 

The stages in this documentation are suggestions that each pilgrim can adapt to his wishes. however, the technical data always concern the assumption that these stages are completed in one day.

Maienfeld - Eichholz - Erlenböden - Buochwald - Malans - River Landquart - Marschlins Castle - Igis - Zizers - Molinära - Trimmis - Bach Maschänser Rüfi - Fürstenwald - Waldhaus - Eulengut - Chur Cathedral

The Kunkelspass (1357 m a.s.l.) connects Vättis with Tamins. The lovely plateau presents itself like an arena, surrounded by the mountains of the Calanda (2805 m above sea level), the Crap Mats (2947 m above sea level) and the Ringelspitz (3247 m above sea level), the highest mountain in St.Gallen, located in the Tectonic Arena Sardona.

From Vättis (943 m a.s.l.) an easy hike leads to the Kunkel Pass. Along the bubbling Görbsbach, the path leads gently uphill through meadows and forest sections to Unter Kunkels (1073 m above sea level). What a feast for the eyes, especially in early summer, when the alpine flora comes to life! Above the left side of the valley are the Haldensteiner and the Felsberger Calanda with their rugged limestone formations. When the path becomes a little steeper, you approach the Eggwald mountain restaurant in Ober Kunkels (1148 m a.s.l.). In the case of pleasure hikers, the 'autopilot' takes over in view of the neat restaurant, and you steer straight into the garden restaurant. But it is also not far to the Kunkelspasshöhe (1357 m.a.s.l.).

Kunkelspass as a goal or intermediate destination

In the mountain inn Überuf you can linger with pleasure on the garden terrace or in the wood-fired warmed dining room. Next door is a seminar room with information about the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. They are proud to be able to offer the eastern entrance to the geological wonderland with Kunkels. A telescope offers the opportunity to take a close look at the Ringelspitz and the Glarus main thrust or the demolition niche of the Tamins landslide. Sometimes on the seabed, sometimes under 800 metres of glacial ice - the history of the earth also offers a lot of variety for Kunkels.

The shortest route into the valley is via a small road built during the First World War to Tamins (660 m above sea level). The view from the tunnel blasted into the rock is spectacular. If you want to continue uphill, climb via Grossalp to the SAC-Ringelspitzhütte (1998 m.a.s.l.). The hospitable hut can be enjoyed as a panoramic east-facing balcony of the Tectonic Arena Sardona.

Varied bike tour with a beautiful descent through the magnificent and wild Valzeina Valley. The variant is particularly recommended here, because it offers further scenic as well as sporting highlights.

The ascent takes place on a mountain road with little traffic and later traverses on a forest path to Unter Valzeina. A short ascent on a mountain road and you reach the Mittagsplatte, which lies like an eagle's nest above the Graubünden Rhine Valley and offers a magnificent view. For the descent, first drive back a short distance before a relatively steep trail branches off to the left. This is especially challenging in the upper section and can only be ridden by technically experienced bikers (after 5 - 10 minutes of pushing, however, the trail becomes flatter and easier). Later it joins a forest road, which you follow to the village of Zizers. The return journey to Landquart takes place on the Rhine dam; the section between Zizers and Landquart runs on a good rideable trail.

The varied day hike leads via St. Margrethenberg through the Chimmi forest to Marola and then up to the Zweierspitz. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Tamina Valley, from the Kunkels to the Tamina Bridge. On Salaz you will not only find a modern alpine hut, but also a magnificent alpine flora.

At the Cholhüttenau sports field, the path initially leads through dense beech forest via the Schröter huts to the hunting lodge on Guaggis. Over partly open alpine meadows and sparse fir forest, we reach Alp Salaz on a slight incline. Alp Salaz is a fertile high terrace above the deeply incised Tamina Valley. There is an almost vertigo-inducing view down to the village of Vättis. Less frightening is the view to the south into the Rhine Valley and Prättigau. On the steep mountain flanks of the Calanda massif, Switzerland's first wolf pack has been at home again since the extinction of the wolf in the 19th century.