Madrisa Trail T54

The start and finish are located at Bahnhofplatz in the centre of Klosters. After a short warm-up jog along the Landquart river, the route goes up and down continuously on a forest path towards Monbiel. Then begins the first longer ascent on field paths to the Alpenrösli mountain inn. This is followed by a technically demanding descent to the Schlappin valley, especially when wet. After a short stretch on asphalt, you switch to the other side of the valley and quickly gain height on a steep hiking trail. Above the tree line, you can enjoy the panorama of the surrounding mountain scenery for the first time.

More or less holding the altitude, you follow the Prättigauer Höhenweg to the Saaser Alp, from where the strenuous ascent to Jägglisch Horn is tackled. At Jägglisch Horn, you should pause briefly and enjoy the extensive view before setting off on the rapid descent to the Aschariner Alp. After a steep climb to Eggberg, there is an equally steep descent to the beautiful Gafia. At the edge of St. Antönien village, the route turns into Alpelltitäli, where the longest and most exhausting ascent to St. Antönier Joch begins. From there, a challenging path follows the ridge to Gafier Joch. It is only left briefly for a short detour to Gafiersee, which lies so picturesque that some might want to take a longer break. But the path still has a long way to go. From Gafier Joch, a technical descent leads to the Gafier Platten, which look as if they were a glacier. You follow them to Rätschenjoch and then enter a huge karst area. The path is now very demanding because on the furrowed limestone rocks lies a lot of loose rubble. But soon it is done and you reach the highest point, Rätschenhorn. With its view, it is truly the highlight of the route!

From here, it only goes downhill, but the path over Saaser Calanda to Saaser Alp is very technical and demands everything from you. The last part of the descent back to Klosters also heavily taxes the braking muscles. From Klosters village, a flat path leads over the open meadows below Klosters to Bahnhofplatz, where the wonderful route ends.

The mountain restaurant Erika in Schlappin is excellent for a snack break.

Bahnhofplatz Klosters - Monbiel - Schlappin - Saaser Alp - Jägglisch Horn - Aschariner Alp - Gafia - St. Antönier Joch - Gafjer Joch - Rätschenhorn Saaser Calanda - Madrisa Mountain Station - Klosters Village - Bahnhofplatz Klosters