Thusis – Veia Traversina – Viamala Visitor Centre

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Thusis – Veia Traversina – Viamala Visitor Centre

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Thusis – Veia Traversina – Viamala Visitor Centre

02:54

8.03km

410m

Hiking

This eight-kilometer hike takes you from the train station in Thusis to the Viamala Visitor Center. You hike along the Veia Traversina, through the Viamala Gorge, and can visit the Hohen Rätien Castle. The Hinterrhein rushes in the depths of the gorge while you walk along paths that were once…

by Viamala Tourismus

Last updated: July 28, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.47 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.77 km

Hohen Rätien Castle

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The romantic Hohen Rätien castle towers 946 meters above the town of Thusis. It is assumed that the castle complex was built long before Roman times (around 1,800 BC). To …

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6.48 km

Traversinersteg Suspension Bridge

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Crossing the Traversinersteg requires a bit of courage, but only a bit. Once you've stepped onto the wooden bridge that's 56 meters above the ground, it's not that bad. On …

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6.77 km

Viamala Gorge

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The Viamala Gorge is a must-see when visiting Graubünden. It is a place where you will have to hold your breath in amazement. The steep rock walls reach 300 metres …

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7.91 km

Viamala Visitor Center

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Here you can find information about the opening hours and entrance fees for the Viamala Gorge: viamala.ch/de/erleben/ausflugsziele/viamala-schlucht.html.

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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.64 km

1.01 km

424 m

209 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

1.54 km

1.42 km

273 m

184 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

January 25, 2025

This eight-kilometer hike takes you from the train station in Thusis to the Viamala Visitor Center. You hike along the Veia Traversina, through the Viamala Gorge, and can visit the Hohen Rätien Castle. The Hinterrhein rushes in the depths of the gorge while you walk along paths that were once used by

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