Waltensburg – a cozy ski resort above the Rhine Waltensburg (1050 m)

Located at an altitude of 1050 m, south of the Vorderrheintal, Waltensburg together with Brigels and Andiast forms one of the main winter sports regions of the Surselva. All in all, the three ski resorts offer winter sports fans 50 kilometers of broad, sunny pistes and a wide range of attractive winter sports activities.

In the ski resort of Waltensburg, there is the longest piste of the holiday region Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast. The 7 km long run starts at the middle station Alp Dado and leads to the valley station Curtginet. Several hiking routes with panoramic views, a toboggan run, a natural ice rink and a ski and snowboard school complete the winter offer of Waltensburg.

A fascinating toboggan run and fantastic winter hikes

One of the main attractions of Waltensburg is the toboggan run, which connects the middle station Alp Dado with the valley station via Spinatsch. With magnificent curves and a difference in altitude of 750 m, this 5 km long route is one of the loveliest sledges in Switzerland. This exceptional downhill run is a real treat for all sled fans, families and especially children.

For friends of winter hikes on foot or with snowshoes, Waltensburg has several routes to offer through enchanting landscapes. The "Brigelser Runde" and the famous "Panorama Weg" are the most popular winter hiking routes. Starting from Curtginet, the Brigelser Runde leads the hikers on a 8.9 km long route to the neighboring village of Brigels via Miglié and the wonderful lake Brigelser See. The total of 3.4 km long snowshoe route leads in a round of Waltensburg on the neighboring towns Cantuns, Tavellas and Munt Sogn Gieri back to Waltensburg.

Rich cultural and historical heritage

With only 356 inhabitants Waltensburg is a small typical mountain village, which offers its guests active winter holidays in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Waltensburg is known for its historic buildings. The Reformed church with its medieval paintings on the exterior walls, the famous castle ruins of Mont Sogn Gieri (Jörgenburg) and built in the rock wall Casti Grotta (castle Kropfenstein) are the main attractions of the place.

With its old streets and traditional houses Waltensburg is one of the most original winter destinations of Graubünden. Food lovers can enjoy the culinary specialties of the Graubünden region on the sunny terraces of the numerous restaurants in the ski area. In Waltensburg the gastronomic offer really provides something for every taste. The restaurant of the Biohotel Ucliva, the first of its kind in Switzerland, offers specialties from 100% organic cultivation and production. A delight for anyone who wants to eat consciously..