The tour starts with the chairlift ride to Naraus. The start of the descent leads for a little way along a gravel road until the actual Runca Trail begins at the Flembach stream. This varied route meanders fluidly to the Runca Höhe and along numerous good, wooden trails to the Waldhaus area of Flims. This is usually where the Runca Trail descent ends, but not in this version. Cycle on small gravel roads down to the idyllic Lake Cauma and then climb up to the Conn viewing platform with its wonderful view of the Rhine Gorge. Both places are ideal as a lunchtime stop-off before starting on the trip to Tamins. From Conn, you ride mainly on single trails to Pintrun, and then ascend a little way to Digg - from where you travel on the signposted mountain bike route to Tamins along a mix of trails and little gravel roads.Tip: Instead of taking the post bus in Tamins back to Flims, extend the tour to Chur. A wonderful singletrail hugs the left bank of the Rhine to the outskirts of Chur.

HOME OF TRAILS

Incidentally: Danny MacAskill and Claudio Caluori took a relaxing break at Lake Cauma in the "Home of Trails" video.

Discover the Lake Cauma

The village of Tamins is the starting point of this exciting round trip. In the northern rim of the village you walk northwards into the Lavoitobel. The wild and secluded valley is home of deer, chamois and many local birds. In the end of the valley there is a rather steep ascent to the Ringelspitz hut, which is open during the whole summertime and on sunny weekends in spring and fall. Ideal for a lunch break or why not spending a night in the beautiful surrounding of the Alps. The descent follows the hiking route to Grossalp - Kunkelspass - Foppaloch - Tamins.

Start your tour at the campsite Obere Au. Cycle along the Rhine river to the village of Felsberg (in case the path is closed due to military exercises in this area, you can follow the official cycling route no. 2 and 6). The tour takes you then through the villages of Felsberg, Tamins, Reichenau, Domat/Ems and back to Felsberg and Chur. The campsite Obere Au has a playground for children and a restaurant, where you can have a meal and drinks.

The perfect after-work tour: This mostly flat round trip leads from Chur via the Chur Rhine Valley through the picturesque Domleschg.  Most of the journey leads through gentle hilly landscapes, past wonderful orchards and imposing castles and palaces.

The plain around Domat/Ems consists of different landslides: The Flimser Bergsturz, Kunkels and Calanda. The erosion has left over only the hard debris. This hills are called «Tumas» and build a protected nature reserve today.

The Chur city bus no.1 takes you from the main station to Domat/Ems (bus-stop «Domat/Ems Post»), the starting point. During this hiking tour you will explore different «Tumas», cross the Rhine river and visit the village of Tamins. On the way back to Domat/Ems, you cross the Rhine river another time, across a weir this time. At the same bus-station (Domat/Ems Post) you take the bus back to Chur.

To Felsberg you can get easily from Chur with the city bus (line 1) or the Rhaetian Railway. After a steep ascnet you will be rewarded by a gorgeous scenery and unique views on the mountain and into the valley. If you are lucky, you can even spot some wild animals (chamois, alpine ibex) in the surroundings of this tour. At the Kunkelspass is the ideal point for a break at the restaurant Überruf. The way back into the valley along Foppaloch, Benis Boden and along the Senda Sursilvana is worthwile, as well.

In the communes of Bonaduz, Domat / Ems, Felsberg, Rhäzüns and Tamins, rhiienergie created five interconnected Nordic Walking routes (also suitable for jogging / running). Each route runs for about 10 kilometers on existing paths and roads across meadows and through forests. A corresponding signage shows on the one hand the way direction and on the other the respective distance covered.

In the communes of Bonaduz, Domat / Ems, Felsberg, Rhäzüns and Tamins, rhiienergie created five interconnected Nordic Walking routes (also suitable for jogging / running). Each route runs for about 10 kilometers on existing paths and roads across meadows and through forests. A corresponding signage shows on the one hand the way direction and on the other the respective distance covered.

The nature trail informs you on 19 thematic panels about the origin and the diverse habitats around Eichwald. The path is walkable all year round, especially interesting, of course, during the growing season, when countless plants and microorganisms can be observed. The panels are arranged along the way, the tour takes about 2 hours. The path is easily accessible even for smaller children. In the area Benis Boden there is a picnic area with a fire pit.

You start in Chur (593 m above sea level) and ride along the Rhine on the cycle path to Reichenau, where the Anterior and Rear Rhines meet. On side roads, follow cycle path number 3 to Bonaduz (662 m above sea level). Here you can access the spectacular road through the Ruinaulta. The Rhine Gorge, with its 300-metre-high rock faces and rock formations, is also called the "Swiss Grand Canyon". Take a short break to enjoy one of the most diverse landscapes in the Alps. Over the bridge at the end of the first short descent, you will enter a short climb with magnificent hairpin bends that leads to Versam (909 m above sea level). Right at the entrance to the village, turn off in the direction of Safiental and follow the mountain bike route no. 157 "Calörtsch". Via Arezen you reach the mountain pastures near Calörtsch (1401 m above sea level) on dirt roads through forests and meadows. Here you can enjoy a particularly impressive panoramic view of the Flimserstein. Following the MTB route, a short forest path through the Calörtscher Forest (1580 m above sea level) will take you back to a road that will take you to the idyllic village of Brno (1287 m above sea level). The fast descent from Brno will take you back to cycle route 3, which you will follow in the direction of Valendas (809 m above sea level). Valendas delights not only with countless well-preserved manor houses, but also with the largest wooden fountain in Europe. From here, follow the cycle route to Ilanz (699 m above sea level), the first town on the Rhine. From Ilanz you can take the Rhaetian Railway back to the starting point in Chur.