Schwellisee and Älplisee from Arosa

Photo: Andres Passwirth · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

4.9km
Total Distance
415m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 4.9 km climb of about 420 m from Arosa up to the Schwellisee and on to the Älplisee at about 2,160 m, a quiet mountain lake below the Aroser Rothorn. The first part crosses the streets of Arosa. The lakes are popular for a swim on warm days.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 1.2km
  2. 2
    Spring · 4.2km
    springs can run dry
Bus stop
Arosa, Zentrum · 87m from the start
Parking
230m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 0.6km
Surface
gravel 69%, paved 31%
Marked route
Mittelbünden-Panoramaweg Stage 1

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate