Whether you head for Flumserberg, Pizol or Graubünden, this tour offers fantastic mountain destinations. Just hop on and off wherever you like. Tip: Enjoy even more comfort in 1st class.
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The train journey from Zurich to Chur takes 1 hour and 36 minutes. There are many great hiking opportunities along the route. And from Chur, there are many more options for exploring Graubünden. Here are our favourites.
The trip in pictures.
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1st highlight: Unterterzen can be reached by train from Zurich in 58 minutes. From there, the gondola lift takes you straight to the hiking paradise of Flumserberg.
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2nd highlight: if you’d rather explore the five picturesque mountain lakes of Pizol, simply stay on the train for another 14 minutes and continue your journey to Sargans. From there, a bus will take you to Wangs and the gondola lift will take you straight to the Pizolhütte mountain station.
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3rd highlight: more in the mood for shopping? Then just stay on the train for another 12 minutes from Sargans and visit the fashion outlet in Landquart.
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4th highlight: from Landquart, the onward journey to Chur takes just 10 minutes. From there, the Brambrüeschbahn cableway will whisk you up to beautiful hiking trails on the Dreibündenstein mountain.
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5th highlight: from Chur, there are also some excellent wine hiking trails through the Graubünden Rhine Valley, offering unhurried tastings of local wines.
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Chur is the gateway to Graubünden and all its unique activities. For example, if you want to explore the longest treetop walkway in the world, hop on a Postbus in Chur and continue your journey to Laax.
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Arosa Bear Sanctuary can also be reached easily by train from Chur.
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A hike through Ruinaulta is also worthwhile! From Chur, the starting point in Ilanz/Glion is just 35 minutes away by train.
Tour highlights at a glance.
Whether you prefer a relaxing stroll in nature or a sporty seven-peak trek, you’re sure to be inspired by this Alpine hiking paradise.
What’s waiting for you.
150 kilometres of hiking trails for all levels.
UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Various themed trails and adventure trails.
Seven-Peak Tour Flumserberg.
‘Floomzer’ toboggan run and ‘Cliimber’ climbing tower.
Getting there and useful information.
Take the train from Zurich to Unterterzen. From there, the gondola lift to Tannenboden mountain station takes 25 minutes.
Duration: as long as you like.
Hiking trails not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Tip: benefit from attractive discounts when you travel there by public transport.
Uniquely enchanting lakes: hike the route from Pizolhütte through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sardona to explore five crystal-clear mountain lakes surrounded by magnificent Alpine scenery.
What’s waiting for you.
Five picturesque mountain lakes along the hike: Wangsersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee and Baschalvasee.
Unique high mountain landscape in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Fantastic views of the Rhine Valley and the Graubünden, Glarus and Vorarlberg Alps.
Getting there and useful information.
Take the train to Sargans. Then continue by bus to Wangs, Pizolbahnen and by gondola lift to the Pizolhütte mountain station.
Start/end of the hike: Pizolhütte mountain station.
Duration: 4.5 hours.
Route length: 11.4 kilometres.
Degree of difficulty: T2 (medium).
Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Tip: benefit from attractive discounts when you travel there by public transport.
Experience Chur from a new perspective. The Brambrüeschbahn cableway takes you straight from the city centre into the mountains of Graubünden. Whether you prefer hiking, biking or simply enjoying the view, your back-to-nature adventure is just a few minutes away.
What’s waiting for you.
Impressive views of Chur and the Rhine Valley during the gondola lift ride to Brambrüesch.
Hiking trails through magnificent mountain flora.
360-degree panoramic view from the highest point (2,174 metres above sea level).
Pradaschier toboggan run – the longest toboggan run in Switzerland.
Views of the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Cosy mountain restaurants in Brambrüesch, Feldis and Pradaschier.
Getting there and useful information.
Take the train to Chur, then a 10-minute walk to the Brambrüeschbahn cableway (or 3 minutes by bus).
Duration: as long as you like.
A circular route is available for pushchairs and wheelchairs (follow the JST Mountain Drive route). All-terrain wheelchairs from Stiftung Cerebral available for rental. Please note: wheelchairs and pushchairs must be foldable for transport. A companion is also required to assist with boarding and alighting.
Tip: benefit from attractive discounts when you travel there by public transport.
Picturesque vineyards and local wines await you on three interconnected circular hiking trails from Chur through the Graubünden region to Bad Ragaz. Design the length of your hike to suit you, for example by selecting only individual stages.
What’s waiting for you.
Picturesque vineyards along the Rhine in Graubünden.
The Trimmis/Zizers route takes you through renowned wine-growing regions with opportunities for tastings (approx. 4 kilometres).
The Malans/Jenins circular trail links traditional wine-growing villages and vineyard slopes (approx. 10 kilometres).
The Maienfeld/Fläsch section provides insights into Graubünden wine culture (approx. 10 kilometres).
Getting there and useful information.
Take the train to Chur.
Hike starting point: Chur station (or along the route).
Objective: Bad Ragaz (or along the route).
Total hiking time: approx. 7 hours (or can be customised/shortened).
Total route length: 27.1 kilometres (or just 4 or 10 kilometres).
Chur is the gateway to other great excursion destinations in Graubünden. Opportunities to continue your tour include Arosa Bear Sanctuary or the impressive gorge of Ruinaulta between Ilanz/Glion and Reichenau. A trip to Laax for the longest treetop walkway in the world is also worthwhile!
Getting there and useful information.
Arosa Bear Sanctuary: Take the train to Chur. From there, the train to Arosa takes around an hour then continue by chairlift to Mittelstation Weisshorn, where the Arosa Bärenland Bear Sanctuary is to be found amongst breathtaking mountain scenery at 2,000 metres above sea level.
Ruinaulta: The train from Chur to Ilanz/Glion takes 35 minutes. From there, a spectacular hike starts right at the station and leads through the ‘Swiss Grand Canyon’ with sandstone walls up to 350 metres high.
Laax treetop walkway: The Postbus from Chur to Laax, Bergbahnen takes around 40 minutes. From there, the 1.56-kilometre treetop walkway leads through the Laax forest and features exciting interactive adventure stations. Tip: benefit from attractive discounts on this excursion when you travel there by public transport.