Grisons - 75 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Grisons

The canton of Grisons is the largest and easternmost canton of Switzerland. The canton features beautiful mountain views, Biosphere Reserves, and Nature Park.

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List of Attractions in Grisons

Lower Engadine

Lower Engadine

Mountain Peaks

The Lower Engadine is a long high Alpine valley region in the eastern Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden in southeasternmost Switzerland with about 25,000 inhabitants. It is a picturesque location that was blessed with natural beauty and also the Engadine is protected by high mountain ranges on all sides and is famous for its sunny climate, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor activities.

Lukmanier Pass

Lukmanier Pass

Mountain Passes

Lukmanier Pass is a pass in the Swiss Alps. The road from Disentis/Mustér in the canton of Graubünden leads through the Val Medel across the pass to the Blenio valley and Biasca in the canton of Ticino. North of the pass, the road runs along the east shore of Lake Sontga Maria. The Pass is kept open during the winter but even then it often closes after 18:00 hours. Below the Lukmanier Pass, or more precisely between it and Pizzo dell'Uomo, runs the Gotthard Base Tunnel.

Madrisa

Madrisa

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The Madrisa is a mountain in the Rätikon mountain range, overlooking Klosters in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Its summit is located near the Austrian border. The Madrisa is constituted by several secondary summits, notably the Gargeller Madrisa, overlooking Gargellen in Austria. Ski lifts up to 2,600 metres are located on the Klosters side.

Maloja Pass

Maloja Pass

Mountain Passes

Maloja Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden, linking the Engadine with the Val Bregaglia, still in Switzerland and Chiavenna in Italy. It marks the divide between the Danube and Po watersheds. Lägh da Bitabergh is near the pass. The Maloja Pass is open in winter. However, after heavy snowfalls, the road may be closed for a couple of hours or for an entire day. Even if open, the road might be covered with snowmaking snow/winter tires, or chains, a necessity.

Morteratsch Glacier

Morteratsch Glacier

Outdoors- Other

Mountain Peaks

The Morteratsch Glacier is by surface area the largest glacier in the Bernina Range of the Grisons Alps, which was Nestled in a majestic mountain world. Like huge tongues, the Pers and Morteratsch Glaciers push themselves from the snow-covered peaks of Piz Palu and Piz Bernina towards Pontresina.

Munt la Schera Tunnel

The Munt la Schera Tunnel is a single lane road tunnel located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It connects the Engadin valley with Lago di Livigno, through Munt la Schera. Completed in 1965, the tunnel is 3,394 meters in length. The tunnel was built to transport building materials for the construction of the Punt dal Gall dam. It was opened for public use in 1968. It was one of the architectural wonders in this area.

Muottas Muragl

Muottas Muragl

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Muottas Muragl is a location on the southern slopes of the Blais da Muottas, a summit at the western end of the range descending from Piz Vadret, in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It overlooks the Engadin, between the towns of Samedan, St. Moritz and Pontresina. The mountain is within the municipality of Samedan. It is accessible by a funicular railway, between Celerina and Pontresina, the Muottas Muragl Bahn, from the train stations Punt Muragl and Punt Muragl Staz, both served by the Rhaetia

Parc Ela

Parc Ela

Outdoors- Other

Parks

Parc Ela is the largest nature park in Switzerland. It is located in a varied landscape at the Alpine passes of Albula, Julier and Septimer and offers unspoiled nature. one third of Parc Ela is untouched landscape. One that encompasses peaks like the Piz Lunghin which sends its waters on a voyage to three oceans. Or the magical Alp Flix – with over 2000 species of plant and animal, a veritable treasure island of biodiversity.

Parpaner Rothorn

Parpaner Rothorn

Mountain Peaks

The Parpaner Rothorn is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, overlooking Parpan in the canton of Graubünden. The summit is easily accessible with a cable car from Lenzerheide, the upper station being located 30 meters below the main summit. One of the beautiful places in this area and it offers a wide view of the area.

Parsenn

Parsenn

Skiing Spots

Parsenn is a ski area near Davos, Switzerland, offering 35 ski runs. The Parsenn area is the largest and most modern of Davos' five mountains. The recently updated Parsenn "red railway" funicular covers the difference of 1,100 metres up to the Weissfluhjoch ridge. One can also get from Klosters to Gotschna/Parsenn with a large cable car which runs from here run up to 17 kilometres into the Prättigau valley.

Piz Badile

Piz Badile

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

A beautiful mountain that was part of the Bregaglia range in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The name Badile means spade or shovel. It is because of its shape this mountain got this name. It was one of the quiet risky trekking destinations and also It hives a nice view from the top of the mountain.

Piz Beverin

Piz Beverin

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Piz Beverin is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Thusis in the canton of Graubünden. A trail leads to the summit. One of the good trekking destinations and also the view from the summit is truly impressive. It was good to visit this place in winter because the mountain will be fully covered by snow at that time.

Piz Buin

Piz Buin

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

A beautiful mountain located in the borders of Austria and Switzerland which was part of the Silvretta range of the Alps. A nice trekking destination. Trekking will be difficult in the winter season because of the snow covering. The view of the mountain is truly breathtaking and also you can enjoy the beauty of this area from the top of the mountain.

Piz Corvatsch

Piz Corvatsch

Mountain Peaks

The Corvatsch is the highest, accessible with Engadine mountain rail. Fantastic views over the high mountains are yours to enjoy from the panorama restaurant here. From the Murtèl middle station half way up, you can take a short hike to the Fuorcla Surlej mountain guesthouse and admire the reflection of the Biancograt ridge in the shimmering blue surface of the adjacent lake. You can also descend from here into the Val Roseg valley.

Piz Kesch

Piz Kesch

Mountain Peaks

Piz Kesch is a peak in the Albula Alps of the Rhaetian Alps in Switzerland. At 3,418 meters, it is the highest peak in the Albula Alps and the municipality of Bergün, Grisons. A network of marked mountain paths leads to the southern, western and northern face of Piz Kesch whereas the eastern face is covered with a glacier and connected with the rest of this massif thus not accessible on hiking trails.

Piz Lagalb

Piz Lagalb

Skiing Spots

Mountain Peaks

Cable Car Stations

Piz Lagalb is a standalone mountain, which rises to the north-east of Bernina Pass. Its singular location just across the pass from the Bernina Group makes it a perfect lookout towards the glaciated giants like Piz Palü, Piz Bernina or Piz Morterasch. There is also a cable car facility here. In winter it serves as a ski area.

Piz Nair

Piz Nair

Skiing Spots

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Piz Nair is a mountain of the Albula Alps in Switzerland, overlooking St. Moritz in the canton of Graubünden. The peak is easily accessible from the village with a funicular and a cable car; the upper station unloads 30 meters below the summit. Below the summit to the east is the Corviglia ski area. The mountain hosted the alpine skiing events for the 1948 Winter Olympics in neighboring St. Moritz. It also hosted the World Championships in 1934, 1974, 2003 and 2017.

Piz Palü

Piz Palü

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Piz Palü is an 11.7 kilometer out and back trail located near Pontresina, Grisons, Switzerland that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking. This beautiful mountain is a treasure of this area and which attracts a lot of people to this area.

Piz Roseg

Piz Roseg

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The Piz Roseg is a summit of the Alps, at an altitude of 3,936 m, in the Bernina range, located in Switzerland in the canton of Grisons. The border with Italy passes not far to the south, on the summit of Roseg Pitschen. It was one of the picturesque locations in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists here.

Piz Scalottas

Piz Scalottas

Mountain Peaks

Piz Scalottas is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located near Lenzerheide in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. In winter a chairlift brings skiers to the summit of Piz Scalottas. The mountain offers a good view to overlook both sides, Lenzerheide to the east and the Domleschg valley to the west. If you liked to discover the area during summer by mountain bike, the chairlift to Piz Scalottas will transport your mountain bike for free to the summit.

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