The Greina – one-day alpine bus route

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The Greina – one-day alpine bus route

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The Greina – one-day alpine bus route

07:14

16.1km

1,040m

Hiking

Early in the morning, the alpine bus takes you from Vrin to the remote Parvalsauns – your starting point for an extraordinary day hike. Even on the ascent to the Diesrut Pass, you'll feel the tranquility of the high alpine landscape. Once at the top, the view opens up over…

by Surselva Tourismus

Last updated: June 16, 2025

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 646 m for 4.43 km

After 13.4 km for 157 m

After 13.8 km for 1.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.35 km

View of the Greina Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

How beautifully the natural Rhine meanders through the plain.

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8.46 km

Val Canal

Highlight • Gorge

Above this small bridge begins the wild arena of Val Canal with the hidden lake Laghet la Greina below Piz Terri (3,149 meters) - no longer easy hiking terrain.

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12.4 km

Greina Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Greinapass has been the border between Graubünden and Ticino since 1858. The terrain there is geologically interesting: on the north side, the mountains are made up of crystalline rocks …

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13.6 km

Scaletta Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Scaletta Hut (2,205 meters) is located at the western entrance to the Greina plain above Campo Blenio. Reachable in just under an hour from the terminus of the hiking …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.22 km

725 m

436 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.22 km

709 m

442 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

1°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2025

Early in the morning, the alpine bus takes you from Vrin to the remote Parvalsauns – your starting point for an extraordinary day hike. Even on the ascent to the Diesrut Pass, you'll feel the tranquility of the high alpine landscape. Once at the top, the view opens up over the vast Greina Plain – a moment

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