Glattwang Trail

Simple

9.3 km

1:55 h

448 mhd

445 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2395 m

Lowest Point 2000 m

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Details

Description

The journey to the start of the route is already an adventure: a 4x4 bus winds its way along the 12 km long mountain road from Fideris to Berghaus Arflina at exactly 2000 m above sea level. Accordingly, the view is magnificent from the very beginning! Through lush meadows it goes up to the Cluner Lakes and further to Arflinafurgga. From now on it gets exciting: a partly demanding mountain trail follows the ridge via Hinteregg to Glattwang. The popular ski touring destination is rarely visited in summer but offers one of the most beautiful views of the Rätikon rock faces on the opposite valley side. On the descent, you pass the Glattwangseeli which invites you to cool off on a hot summer day. Over pastures you reach the starting point again shortly afterwards.

About the author:
Stephan Hugenschmidt is winner and course record holder of Eiger Ultra, Zugspitz Ultratrail, and Madrisa Trail. Stephan lives in Grüsch and knows the trails in Prättigau like the back of his hand. He especially loves that the trails in Prättigau are not overcrowded and you can be on the trail for hours in untouched nature.

Insider tips

The grassy mountains above the Fideriser Heuberge are perfect for ridge hikes. For example, from Glattwang via Arflinafurgga, Mattjisch Horn, Zenji to Chistenstein. On the descent, you take in Girenspitz and return via an alpine path.
Return to the valley by scooter

Safety notice

Surefootedness and physical fitness are required.

Equipment

Suitable trail running shoes, backpack with drink (water or energy drink), food (bars, gels or maybe a sandwich with Prättigau mountain cheese and Bündner meat?), wind jacket, mobile phone and emergency kit.

Directions

Berghaus Arflina - Below Cluner Lake - Arflinafurgga - Hinteregg - Glattwang - Glattwangseeli - Caua - Berghaus Arflina

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway to Küblis and by post bus to Fideris. Timetable at www.sbb.ch

From here, a scenic mountain road leads into the Heuberge. The Heuberg buses run three times daily on Saturdays and Sundays at fixed times from Küblis and Fideris Sägerei, Wednesday to Friday in summer only by prior reservation and with a minimum occupancy of 6 persons.

More info at: https://www.heuberge.ch/infos/anreise-sommer/

Travel Information

Via the A13 and the N28 to Fideris.

The first point of contact to get to the Heuberge is Fideris. From here, a scenic mountain road leads into the Heuberge either with your own vehicle (driving permit) or with one of our buses. On Saturdays and Sundays, the buses run three times daily at fixed times from Küblis and Fideris Sägerei, Wednesday to Friday in summer only by prior reservation and with a minimum occupancy of 6 persons.

More info at: https://www.heuberge.ch/infos/anreise-sommer/