On the banks of the rushing Landquart lies the Chopfwald Grüsch. A stone's throw from the village of Schiers, a charming but shady place in the heart of the Vorderprättigau region. I personally like this region because it offers beautiful excursion opportunities in both summer and winter. So this time I took a walk through the Chopfwald Grüsch, whose beauty had unfortunately been unknown to me until now.
Directions to Chopfwald Grüsch
The starting point for this hike is the ice rink in Grüsch, right by the Grüsch campsite. From there, you'll walk past the equestrian sports facility. Afterwards, you'll find a beautiful, straight, and pleasantly shaded path along the Landquart river that will lead you to Chopfwald. From there, it's a slight uphill climb. Unfortunately, because of this short section, the path is not stroller-accessible. We had it with us anyway, so I had to carry it up the hill. 🙂
You now reach a forest road that you follow downhill. After the shooting lodge, you cross the river and return to the ice sports center on the right side of the Landquart. The route is also great for Nordic walking.
Details
- Directions via A13 to Landquart, direction Klosters/Davos
- Walking distance 7.47 kilometers
- Hiking time 1 hour 45 minutes (actual walking time)
- Elevation gain: 100 meters
- Meters of descent: 100 meters
- Difficulty level: Simple
- Requirements Good footwear
Detour to the Eretsloch
If you want to extend your hike through the Chopfwald Grüsch a bit, I definitely recommend a detour to the Eretsloch or Erezloch. I got lost doing so, as the signpost from the ice rink points along the mountain road. After a lap of honor (about 1 hour detour), I was back at the ice rink. Here I was able to solve the riddle.
To reach the Erezloch, take the road to the works yard, directly opposite the campsite. It's really easy once you know! 🙂
From here, you walk past the yard and shooting range and then follow the signs for „Erezloch.“ You will reach Eretsloch Grüsch in about 30 minutes on foot. Ore was mined here until the 16th century. Whether any was ever found is largely unknown. Since the tunnel is only 39 feet deep, I rather assume it remained an attempt.
You can walk into the mine and imagine how it was dug with the simplest means. After a good break, I make my way back. This detour is not suitable for younger children, by the way. It's simply too steep.
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