Trans Grischun – multi-day gravel bike tour

The start of this multi-day bikepacking tour is the Oberalp Pass – very close to the source of the Rhine. From here the route takes you through picture-book villages and landscapes of the Surselva to Chur. The section between the capital of Graubünden and Lavin in the Lower Engadin you cover patgific (leisurely) by the Rhaetian Railway. From Lavin the route leads to Scuol and from there further into the wild Val S-charl and up to the Pass da Costainas. From the roof of the Trans Grischun it’s almost all downhill to Sta. Maria in the Val Müstair. As diverse as the landscape and the regions of this tour are – one thing remains the same: namely the Romansh language, albeit in different idioms (dialects).

5 highlights of the Trans Grischun:

• Oberalp Pass: This pass – far west in Graubünden and near the Rhine source – is the start of the Trans Grischun.

• Alp Stavonas: The section between Wali and Alp Stavonas is one of the most beautiful parts of the second stage.

• Rhine Gorge: A spectacular panoramic road winds along this natural monument – also called the “Swiss Grand Canyon”. The rock walls tower 300 meters high. Tip: A photo stop at the Spitg viewing platform shortly after Versam is worth it.

• Val S-charl: Along the rough gravel bed of the rushing Clemgia stream runs the gravel road to Europe's highest Swiss pine forest, the God da Tamangur. Nature and gravel fun pure.

• Pass da Costainas: At 2250 m above sea level it forms the roof of the Trans Grischun. It is one of the highlights of this tour in terms of landscape and riding technique.