Schwänzelegg to Hinterberg, via the Wannaspitz
Between the Landwasser valley and the Rhine, mostly across a lovely high plateau
- Difficulty
- Challenging snowshoe tour
Walking time- 4.5 hrs
Distance- 8 km
Ascent- 410 m
Descent- 770 m
Group- max. 6 people
The gondola lifts us to the Schwänzelegg, at almost 1,800 metres. Here we strap on our snowshoes and follow the contour line around the Furner Berg. Then the plateau opens up, stretching a long way towards the Wannaspitz, dotted with mountain pines and crossed now and then by animal tracks.
After about 4km begins the short climb of 250 metres to the Wannaspitz. Well-placed zigzags make it easy work. From the top there is a fine panorama of the Weissfluh and Sulzfluh, the Calanda above Haldenstein, and down into the Rhine and Landwasser valleys.
We take our time on the descent to Hinterberg – it is, after all, 550 metres. From there a bus takes us down to Jenaz, where we catch the train home.
Prepare for your hike
What to bring
- Daypack
- Sturdy walking boots with ankle support
- Windproof layer, cap and gloves
- Adjustable ski or trekking poles
Food
- Snacks, lunch and plenty to drink
Luggage
- Sunglasses, sun cream and a dry change of shirt
CHF 130
per person
Included
- Planning, organisation and guiding; gondola
Not included
- Three sets of snowshoes, with avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and telescopic poles, are available for hire at CHF 30.
