The 20 Most Amazing Peaks around Klosters

For families, Madrisa is an excellent choice, often called the 'family-friendly mountain' of Klosters. It offers barrier-free lifts, mountain restaurants, children's snow parks, and an adventure park with slides and treasure hunts in summer. Another option is Gotschnagrat, which has slopes suitable for families in winter and leisurely hiking trails in summer.

Several peaks offer stunning panoramic views. Weissfluhjoch provides unparalleled 360-degree vistas of the surrounding Alps, complete with dining options. Gotschnagrat also offers expansive views of the Swiss Alps, especially from its Panoramaweg trail. For a truly spectacular experience, Flüela Schwarzhorn, the highest point in Davos Klosters, offers views that can extend to the Grossglockner and Mont Blanc on clear days, and is renowned as a sunrise peak. Additionally, Jakobshorn Summit provides a 360-degree panoramic view of numerous peaks.

Yes, Flüela Schwarzhorn is notable for its symmetrical pyramid shape and dark amphibolite rock, giving it its 'Black Horn' name. The St. Antönier Joch Border Crossing is a historical smugglers' path between Austria and Switzerland, offering panoramic views and an old customs hut. The Schatzalp Mountain Hotel, while not a peak itself, is a historical site associated with Thomas Mann's novel 'The Magic Mountain' and offers fantastic views of Davos and the surrounding mountains.

The peaks around Klosters are excellent for winter sports. Madrisa features children's snow parks, practice areas, fun runs, and a 7.7-kilometer toboggan run. It also has winter hiking and snowshoe trails. Gotschnagrat is a paradise for skiing, snowboarding, and sledging. Weissfluhjoch is part of the extensive Parsenn ski area, known for its long descents on wide pistes.

Many peaks are easily accessible by cable car or funicular. Madrisa offers barrier-free lifts. Gotschnagrat is readily accessible by cable car directly from Klosters. Weissfluhjoch can be reached via the Parsennbahn funicular railway from Davos. For other peaks, public transport typically brings you to the base villages, from where hiking trails or local buses connect to trailheads.

Yes, for those seeking a challenge, Flüela Schwarzhorn offers an ascent that requires good fitness, though the path is generally accessible, rewarding hikers with spectacular views. The Madrisella Summit (2,466 m) requires sure-footedness and good shoes, with parts designed as a ridge path, suitable for mountaineers new to such terrain. The St. Antönier Joch Border Crossing also involves scree fields and tightrope walks, demanding good shoes, surefootedness, and a head for heights.

You'll find various dining options at the summits. Gotschnagrat has a mountain restaurant with breathtaking vistas. Weissfluhjoch offers a self-service mountain restaurant, a served panorama restaurant, and the modern Joch Mountain Diamond with expansive glass fronts. The Nova Stoba Mountain Restaurant & Versettla Summit Station also provides delicious food and even has an outdoor playground for children.

The region around Klosters offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can find numerous running trails, such as the 'Funtrail Klosters' or the 'Klosters River Trail', which you can explore through the Running Trails around Klosters guide. For cyclists, there are gravel biking routes like the 'Sunniberg Bridge – Chlus Gorge loop' in the Gravel biking around Klosters guide, and challenging road cycling routes, including those found in the Road Cycling Routes around Klosters guide.

Visitors frequently praise the stunning panoramic views, the diverse range of activities for all ages and abilities, and the well-maintained trails and facilities. The accessibility of many peaks via cable cars and funiculars is also highly appreciated, allowing everyone to experience the alpine environment. The unique blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and family-friendly attractions makes the region particularly appealing.

Yes, Jakobshorn Summit is particularly popular with mountain bikers. It's known as a gateway into the mountains of Davos Klosters, with many great single trails starting from its mountain station, including the renowned Alps Epic Trail.

The highest point in the Davos Klosters region is Flüela Schwarzhorn, reaching an impressive altitude of 3,146 meters (10,322 feet).