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Alp Sanaspans – Rothorn

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Alp Sanaspans – Rothorn

Hard

5.0

(11)

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Alp Sanaspans – Rothorn

05:01

14.2km

1,350m

Hiking

This mountain hike takes you into the impressive summit world of the Rothorn and the idyllic Sanaspans side valley. Along the way, expansive panoramic views, a rustic alpine pasture, a waterfall, and dreamlike views over Lenzerheide and the Grisons mountains await you.

At the beginning, you walk to the valley…

by Lenzerheide

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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After 2.37 km for 3.46 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

View of Heidsee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake near Lenzerheide. The walk around the lake takes about an hour and is recommended at any time of year.

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5.57 km

Parpaner Rothorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

There are two ways to reach the Parpaner Rothorn: either by taking the cable car or by embarking on a challenging and strenuous hike. If you choose the latter option, …

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7.85 km

Alpine Meadows Near Rothorn

Highlight • Natural

The higher you climb from Alp Sanaspans towards Rothorn, the wilder, barer and more alpine the surroundings become. Exactly to the taste of the marmots, who are allowed to call this beautiful landscape their home.

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10.5 km

Alp Sanaspans

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The wooden furniture in front of the hut invites you to take a break at Alp Sanaspans, which also offers overnight stays in a straw dormitory. When the flag is …

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11.4 km

Sanaspans Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Riesen Parpaner Rothorn, Aroser Rothorn, Piz Mez and Lenzerhorn form a mighty mountain cirque up here, from whose slopes, especially in spring when the snow melts, many small rivulets …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

3.42 km

3.13 km

646 m

415 m

124 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

4.09 km

3.12 km

810 m

665 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,820 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

24°C

14°C

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Comments

July 23, 2024

This mountain hike takes you into the impressive summit world of the Rothorn and the idyllic Sanaspans side valley. Along the way, expansive panoramic views, a rustic alpine pasture, a waterfall, and dreamlike views over Lenzerheide and the Grisons mountains await you.
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Alp Sanaspans – Rothorn

View of Heidsee

Parpaner Rothorn Summit

Alpine Meadows Near Rothorn

Alp Sanaspans

Sanaspans Waterfall

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