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Hiking trophy: in the footsteps of the Romans along the Viamala

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Hiking trophy: in the footsteps of the Romans along the Viamala

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Hiking trophy: in the footsteps of the Romans along the Viamala

04:03

10.7km

580m

Hiking

On the Viamala, the "bad path," you hike from Thusis to Zillis, crossing a breathtaking gorge. The Romans, and then the mule drivers, used this then-very dangerous route to transport goods and livestock. Starting from Thusis train station, you climb a steep climb up to Hohen Rätien Castle – a…

by Graubünden

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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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 5.65 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.95 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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4.67 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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4.95 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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

3.25 km

883 m

672 m

171 m

158 m

119 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

1.43 km

1.34 km

893 m

154 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

15°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2025,5. Tag Sommerwandern 2025 Viamala

From Thusis to Zillis on the Viamala. Avoiding the summer heat and walking through the gorge wasn't a bad idea at all. Although the elevation gain is manageable, you'll quickly work up a sweat. In Thusis, we ascend directly to Hohenrätien Castle, avoiding the "detour" via Ehrenfels Castle. The trail leads over numerous roots, stones, steps, streambeds, scree, bridges, and …

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June 15, 2023,Wanderung Zillis über Viamalaschlucht nach Thusis

Moderately difficult tour, sure-footedness and a head for heights required.
We do not recommend hiking over the Traversinersteg during periods of wet weather because of the crossing of scree sections.

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May 17, 2025

On the Viamala, the "bad path," you hike from Thusis to Zillis, crossing a breathtaking gorge. The Romans, and then the mule drivers, used this then-very dangerous route to transport goods and livestock. Starting from Thusis train station, you climb a steep climb up to Hohen Rätien Castle – a place steeped

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Hiking trophy: in the footsteps of the Romans along the Viamala

Hohen Rätien Castle

Traversinersteg Suspension Bridge

Viamala Gorge

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