From the Chur railway station, follow the national cycling route no. 2 (Rhine route) and cycle at the riverbank to Landquart. In Landquart, cross the Rhine river and later at Sarelli go left and follow the road up to Pfäfers and carry on to Vättis through a rugged basin with almost vertical mountain slopes.

The final ascent to the pass takes you away from the traffic through unspoilt, splendid countryside. Shortly past the Eggwald mountain restaurant, you leave the Canton of St. Gallen and enter Grisons again before reaching the pass summit.

When crossing from the Tamina Valley into the Rhine Valley, the great differences at either side of the water divide are amazing. The final descent to Tamins is a special treat, offering views of the confluence of the Vorder and Hinter Rhine. From Tamins take the national cycle route No. 2 (Rhine route) back to Chur (or return by rail from Reichenau station).

This narrow trail has it all: It leads amazingly flat and flowing through a remote and steep terrain. Every now and then it goes up and down easily, only rarely do you have to apply the brakes properly. You'll get a real flow when you ride through this magical forest - but don't be tempted too hard and lose concentration, because there are some exposed parts. Roots and also stones make the trail technically interesting - much more difficult to ride in wet conditions than in dry ones.

The Dreibündenstein is a summit that is both a plateau and a place steeped in history. But the ascent to it must be earned. Not only the view is worthwhile, but also the long downhill run that leads to Domleschg.