How many hiking trails are listed near Chur?

The directory currently includes 172 quality-checked routes near Chur, covering 2.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Chur?

07-Alpine Passes Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Via Alpina Green C1 and 04-Alpine Passes Trail before choosing.

When should you hike near Chur?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Chur?

4 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Chur” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 40 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Chur?

Via son Giachen is the nearest mapped route, about 3.5 km from the city centre.

Grisons, Switzerland

Hiking trails near Chur

172 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Chur, Grisons, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 2.2k km. The average route is 12.7 km with 773 m (2,536 ft) of recorded ascent.

172
Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 4
Easy routes: 3.5 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 4 easy (2%), 75 moderate (44%) and 93 hard or expert (54%). 2 routes (1%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (104), alpine meadow (17), panoramic viewpoint (7), lake (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 3,078 m (10,098 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. 07-Alpine Passes Trail, Via Alpina Green C1, 04-Alpine Passes Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

12.1 km

Via Alpina Green C1

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

862 m

06-Alpine Passes Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
07-Alpine Passes Trail	28.1 km	1,772 m	8 hr 55 min	Point to point
Via Alpina Green C1	12.1 km	1,339 m	4 hr 32 min	Point to point
04-Alpine Passes Trail	21.6 km	1,281 m	6 hr 36 min	Point to point
03-Alpine Passes Trail	19.9 km	1,577 m	6 hr 39 min	Point to point
08-Alpine Passes Trail	21.4 km	1,301 m	6 hr 35 min	Point to point
06-Alpine Passes Trail	13.6 km	862 m	4 hr 8 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.