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Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries – Palfries cable car loop from Wartau

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Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries – Palfries cable car loop from Wartau

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Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries – Palfries cable car loop from Wartau

02:08

21.2km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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5.86 km

Palfries Plateau at the Foot of the Alvier Range

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... and suddenly the world opens up. Magnificent view of the surrounding mountain peaks while you drive relaxed through the landscape.

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Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries

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The Berghaus Palfries is located at the foot of the Alvier summit. The almost continuously paved road from the Rhine Valley side meanders past more than 600-year-old Walser settlements and …

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Palfries Plateau

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Very scenic plateau at the foot of the Alvier chain.
Technically very easy, all on gravel roads. Only at the Rietälpli does a very beautiful meadow trail (S1) start down to Alp Castilu.

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9.40 km

Town hall of the Walser settlement

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A true highlight of your hike is the over 600-year-old Walser house "Rothuis." Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Walser people and discover artifacts showcasing their daily lives …

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10.7 km

Stralrüfi mountain restaurant

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Brilliant view and all-round view up there! At the Berghaus / Gasthaus Palfries there is an optimal stop at the highest point of the tour.

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13.4 km

Mountain house Palfries

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The Berghaus Palfries is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters on the Palfries plateau. A large parking area for hikers is located next to the restaurant, and the mountain …

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13.9 km

The Palfries cable car runs every 15 minutes with two gondolas, each accommodating eight people. From the mountain station, you can hike to the Gonzen and the Alvier mountains.

Information on opening times and prices can be found here: seilbahn-palfries.ch.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

314 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.73 km

3.81 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

24°C

16°C

71 %

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Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries – Palfries cable car loop from Wartau

Palfries Plateau at the Foot of the Alvier Range

Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries

Palfries Plateau

Town hall of the Walser settlement

Stralrüfi mountain restaurant

Mountain house Palfries

Palfries cable car

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