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On the banks of the Rom

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 14.50 km

Season

April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October, November

Contact

Biosfera Val Müstair
Center da Biosfera
7532 Tschierv
Tel. +41 81 851 60 70

www.val-muestair.ch

Biosfera Val Müstair - The hike takes you through impressive river restoration, and in Sta. Maria you can discover the Mall mill and the hand weaving enterprise Tessanda and you can conclude with a visit to the museum in the UNESCO World Heritage St. Johann Monastery.

The hike takes you through impressive river restoration, and in Sta. Maria you can discover the Mall mill and the hand weaving enterprise Manufactura Tessanda and finally you can treat yourself with a visit to the museum in the UNESCO World Heritage St. Johann Monastery.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
14.50 km
Vertical heigth
480 m
Altitude difference descent
480 m
Time required
4 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

Details

Highlights along the route:
1. River widening at the Palüds in Fuldera
2. The Mall mill, Sta. Maria
3. Tessanda hand weaving Val Müstair
4. UNESCO World Heritage St. Johann Monastery, Müstair

  • Educational opportunity

Equipment / Equipment rent

School classes can collect self-learning material in the Biosfera office for this walk and little experiments can be carried out along the Rom river.

Signalization

Look out for the small green signposts ""801 - A la riva dal Rom"", which are either together with the yellow walking trail signposts or attached to posts at half-height.
Way points: Post bus stop at Süsom Tschierv, Tschierv Chasuras, ""La Stretta"" fen, Tschierv Plaz, Orasom Tschierv, Fuldera, Valchava, Graveras, Müstair, post bus stop at Müstair clostra."

Possibilities for catering

From the starting point in Tschierv, the Park-Hotel Staila tempts you to linger a while on its panorama sun terrace. In the flower village of Valchava the hungry visitor can have a bite to eat in the Central Hotel with its colourful murals. In the monastery village of Müstair, the Grond family will give you a warm welcome you at the Helvetia Hotel.

Price information

Brochure Hike on the banks of the Rom: CHF 4.-
(available in all tourist place or the office of the Nature Park)
available only in german

Infrastructure

  • Playground
  • Picnicplace
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet

Arrival

Starting point
Tschierv oder Müstair (Altitude: 1660 m)
Arrival by public transport
Tschierv, Süsom Tschierv Timetable SBB
Destination
Müstair Kloster St. Johann (Altitude: 1238 m)
Arrival by public transport
Müstair, Clostra Son Jon Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
  • Families

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