Von St. Antönien über die Chleibach-Hängebrücke nach Schiers

Winter closure: during the winter, it is not recommended to walk on the bridge - risk of slipping!
In the Walser village of St. Antönien, you will find various inns in the immediate vicinity of the Platz post bus stop, where you can fortify yourself for the ascent. Next to the post bus stop, follow the road uphill in the direction of "Aschüel". In a zigzag you hike uphill to Aschüel.

Directly after car park no. 21, the hiking trail begins in the direction of "Salfsch/Schuders"; a soft meadow path leads over a moor - here it is magical during the mountain spring! Where the path becomes wider, pay close attention to the markings - the descending path follows the Wissbach towards the forest for a while. Now you cross a damp willow. Back in the forest, the route turns right along the slope, while a huge erosion ravine opens up on the left. Wetlands alternate with dense forest; Ferns line the path, you feel far away from civilization. In slight ups and downs, you finally reach the Chleibach Valley, descend to the suspension bridge, which crosses the roaring torrent.

On the opposite slope, stairs lead back up to the high trail, which is now less damp and soft as a pine needle along the altitude curve. Countless small farms are elegantly walked around, a logging area is crossed, and finally you reach the beautifully situated hamlet of Salfsch through a swampy cow pasture. Opposite at the same height is Schuders, in between the Schraubachtal. Great view of the limestone walls of the "Graubünden Dolomites".

A forest road now leads to Schiers, which is briefly tarred a few times on damp sections. Winding routes lead into the Schraubach valley and down the valley along the Schraubach. At the Schuderser Säge there is a branch in the direction of Schuders, see "Author's tip".

The rocks along the way and in the stream are mighty. You continue to follow the course of the wild stream. Where the Wissbach flows in, the stream bed becomes wide and the whole valley is full of bedload. Several high concrete walls hold back the debris and form impressive waterfalls.

At the first signpost to the "Salginatobel Bridge", the Salgina flows into the Schraubach. About 150 meters out of the valley you will find a comfortable picnic area with fireplaces and a covered hut. We continue next to the wide gravel bed to the gravel plant, where the material is sorted and recycled; the path leads through the middle of the high gravel hills - an unreal lunar landscape. Shortly afterwards you come across the primary school building of Schiers. On the right, it takes 10 minutes through the village to Schiers train station.

Detour Salginatobel Bridge: If you are interested in cultural monuments, you can't help but make a detour to the Salginatobel Bridge World Monument. Shortly after the Salginabach you follow the signpost "Historical Circular Trail" and climb about 100 meters up to the Salginatobel Bridge, built by the engineer Robert Maillart. From the bridge you can get back to the Schraubachtobel via circular route or via Unterpusserein to Schiers (Postbus route, few connections per day).

Return via Schuders / Postbus to Schiers: From the Schuderser Säge a path leads to Schuders, from where there is a Postbus connection to Schiers, but with only a few courses per day. The hiking time is thus reduced by about one hour. Before the ascent to Schuders (240 meters in altitude, about 45 minutes), it is advisable to consult the timetable. There is also a place to stop and stay overnight at the Berggasthaus Post, Schuders.

St. Antönien Platz 1414 m - Aschüel 1620 m - Suspension bridge Chleibach 1320 m - Salfsch 1288 m - Schuderser Säge im Schraubachtal 1035 m - Hellstutzbrücke - Salgina junction / picnic area 758 m - Schiers 654 m