Rhine Gorge (Rheinschlucht) – View of the Rhine Gorge loop from Valendas-Sagogn

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Rhine Gorge (Rheinschlucht) – View of the Rhine Gorge loop from Valendas-Sagogn

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Rhine Gorge (Rheinschlucht) – View of the Rhine Gorge loop from Valendas-Sagogn

04:46

15.4km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.65 km

Viewpoint

9.07 km

Rhine Bend (Rheinschlucht)

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Probably one of the most famous photographs from above of the Rhine Gorge. But even down in the gorge, this section offers many wonderful impressions and new perspectives.

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9.69 km

Rhine Gorge (Rheinschlucht)

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Hike from Ilanz through the Rhine Gorge to Reichenau, an experience in impressive nature!

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10.9 km

View of the railroad line

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Magnificent scenery! The Rhine Gorge was formed by a landslide over 10,000 years ago and is definitely worth a visit.

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11.8 km

Protective Wall in the Ruinaulta Gorge

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A rampart protecting the railway line directly beneath an impressive rocky landscape. The hiking trail leads over this rampart, and the view up to the cliffs is impressive.

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12.5 km

View of the Rhine Gorge

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The perfect place for a break on a bench with an amazing view.

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13.8 km

Vorderrhein Gorge (Ruinaulta) — Whitewater rafting

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14.1 km

Rhein Riverside Grill Area

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Beautiful barbecue area, right by the water. Firewood is replenished regularly. Please keep it clean so others can enjoy this space.

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14.5 km

View of the Rhine Gorge

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This sight is simply impressive

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

3.44 km

2.54 km

425 m

153 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

2.97 km

2.70 km

2.43 km

1.01 km

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

July 6, 2026,Bike and Hike am jungen Rhein - Tag 2 Hike - Rheinschlucht Runde von Versam aus

The hike in the Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland, was probably the highlight of the tour along the young Rhine. The gorge, deeply cut by the Vorderrhein, offers great panoramas continuously.

A large part of the paths on my tour was so steep that two-thirds of the hike could well be considered a mountain hike. I would be …

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May 9, 2023,Der Wall – Rheinschlucht Runde vom Bhf Versam 🇨🇭🧢🥾⚒️🦋

my third section is the most beautiful, but also the most difficult with a lot of altitude difference and thanks to the weather gods 🌞 I'll light a candle again. From the train station to the end you are just about to do 📸 🥴🥴🥴 Thanks to nature 🏞

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June 24, 2024,SW-Surselva Rundweg zwischen Versam Safien und Valendas-2024-06-24*

Beautiful, warm summer day, just right for a hike through the most beautiful part of the Rhine Gorge between Versam and Valendas. First it's a leisurely walk with gentle ups and downs on beautiful paths along the Rhine, then a fairly steep climb to Valendas and from there over the heights on great paths, roads and briefly on roads back …

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August 7, 2022,220807_Rheinschlucht_von_Carrera

Actually, the weather was only supposed to get nice for a very short time in the morning. So I left the family at home and hiked a bit faster and further than usual. But the weather held out until the afternoon. Thanks Peter 😘

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