Crupspitz trail

After a short warm-up in the village of Grüsch, it immediately gets serious: In less than a kilometer, around 300 vertical meters have to be climbed in countless switchbacks. After that, it becomes much flatter. After a short stretch on a gravel road, you can turn onto a wonderfully runnable path. This leads with constant ups and downs to the Crupspitz. Upon arrival, you enjoy a great view of the front Prättigau. A short, steep descent follows to the Furgga, where the trail reaches the Prättigau ridge trail. Follow it to the picturesque Seewis. Here this route leaves the well-known long-distance trail to return past the Solavers castle ruins to Grüsch.

About the author:

Stephan Hugenschmidt is the winner and course record holder of the Eiger Ultra, Zugspitz Ultratrail, and Madrisa Trail. Stephan lives in Grüsch and knows the trails in Prättigau like the back of his hand. He especially loves in Prättigau that the trails are not overcrowded and you can be out in intact nature for hours.

Instead of running back to Seewis at the Furgga, you can also follow the Prättigau ridge trail in the opposite direction. The trail thus leads to the well-known viewpoint Fadärastein with the magnificent view over the Chur Rhine Valley. The route follows a well-developed hiking path until the fork at about 800 m. Here you can either continue to Malans and take the train back to Grüsch or run back to the starting point through the Chlus.

Grüsch train station – Seewis-Pardisla – Rütiwis – Crupspitz – Furgga – Seewis village – Solavers castle ruins – Grüsch