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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Grisons

There are 7 hikes in Grisons in our database that fit. They average 260 km and 7,145 m (23,442 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 1146 km.

That is 2 percent of the 350 routes we map in Grisons. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 260 km against 13.0 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 7,145 m (23,442 ft) on average versus 432 m (1,417 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Wanderwegweiser Dorfgastein
Expert

Zentralalpenweg 02

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
1146 km
/ 712 mi
Elevation gain
19,112 m
Typical duration
301 hr
  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Viewpoint at Breil-Brigels over the valley of the For Rhine towards Dardin.
Expert

Senda Sursilvana

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
104 km
/ 64.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,804 m
Typical duration
29 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
View across Lake St.Moritz towards the town of St.Moritz
Expert

Via Albula/Bernina

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
132 km
/ 81.8 mi
Elevation gain
4,286 m
Typical duration
38 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
National park center, Zernez, Schweiz
Expert

Via Engiadina

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
150 km
/ 93.5 mi
Elevation gain
4,175 m
Typical duration
47 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Splügen Pass - north view
Expert

Via Spluga

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
69.1 km
/ 42.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,971 m
Typical duration
20 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Bridge over the Inn in Zuoz by Robert Maillart, built 1901; Graubünden, Switzerland.
Expert

Via Valtellina

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
135 km
/ 83.7 mi
Elevation gain
3,854 m
Typical duration
42 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Entrance to a building of the army at 2020 m asl. The Witenwasseren valley is situated between Gotthard and Furka Pass and accessible by a military road. From here to the Pizzo-Lucendro mountain and the Rotondo-lodge, this valley is also a
Expert

Vier-Quellen-Weg

Grisons · Switzerland

Distance
81.8 km
/ 50.8 mi
Elevation gain
3,643 m
Typical duration
26 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Zentralalpenweg 02Grisons1146 km19,112 m301 hrExpertJuly to September
Senda SursilvanaGrisons104 km1,804 m29 hrExpertApril to October
Via Albula/BerninaGrisons132 km4,286 m38 hrExpertApril to October
Via EngiadinaGrisons150 km4,175 m47 hrExpertApril to October
Via SplugaGrisons69.1 km1,971 m20 hrExpertApril to October
Via ValtellinaGrisons135 km3,854 m42 hrExpertApril to October
Vier-Quellen-WegGrisons81.8 km3,643 m26 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Zentralalpenweg 02, Via Engiadina, Via Albula/Bernina. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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