Lumbrein & Val Lumnezia Guidebook
Sightseeing
Easy and fun walk across a hanging bridge. There used to be a forestry station in the village of Silgin which used a cable car to transport wood to Lumbrein.
Hängebrücke Silgin - Pruastg
191 Pruastg DadoEasy and fun walk across a hanging bridge. There used to be a forestry station in the village of Silgin which used a cable car to transport wood to Lumbrein.
Kirche Sogn Martin
12 Sut BaselgiaBiggest of 3 churches in Lumbrein, worth a visit.
Cool hanging bridge and round trip hike to do. The path is steep in certain places so it may not be suitable for elderly or young children.
Hängebrücke Val da Tersnaus
RunsCool hanging bridge and round trip hike to do. The path is steep in certain places so it may not be suitable for elderly or young children.
Local museum displaying the largest crystal ever found on Pez Regina.
Fundaziun da cultura Lumnezia Casa d'Angel
116 Dado BaselgiaLocal museum displaying the largest crystal ever found on Pez Regina.
Most famous local SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) Hut. Great place to spend the night when doing a multi-day tour across the Greina Ebene. Reservations in advance are required, visit the SAC website to book.
Terrihütte SAC
Most famous local SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) Hut. Great place to spend the night when doing a multi-day tour across the Greina Ebene. Reservations in advance are required, visit the SAC website to book.
Stunning lake in the middle of the forest. You can walk or bike around it, and have a refreshing swim in the summer. You can take the lift down from Flims to avoid a steep walk.
102 locals recommend
Caumasee
CaumaseeStunning lake in the middle of the forest. You can walk or bike around it, and have a refreshing swim in the summer. You can take the lift down from Flims to avoid a steep walk.
Beautiful lake near Flims. Great to combine with Caumasee & Il Spir as a 10km hike.
48 locals recommend
Crestasee°naturbad
Beautiful lake near Flims. Great to combine with Caumasee & Il Spir as a 10km hike.
Beautiful dam near Vals, you can drive directly to the wall. It is a starting point for many great hikes.
Zervreilasee
Beautiful dam near Vals, you can drive directly to the wall. It is a starting point for many great hikes.
Food scene
Don’t let the name fool you, this is a modern Scandi style cafe with a stunning view. Great for brunch or an afternoon coffee and pastry or apertif. All their pastries are home made and have never disappointed so far. In summer you can swim in the small lake.
13 locals recommend
Lake Davos Munts
190A Davos MuntsDon’t let the name fool you, this is a modern Scandi style cafe with a stunning view. Great for brunch or an afternoon coffee and pastry or apertif. All their pastries are home made and have never disappointed so far. In summer you can swim in the small lake.
Great local cheese shop. The cheese is made directly in the building. The farm has a “milk tunnel” that they use to transport milk from the cows at the top of the mountain to the village. They make a great fondue mix.
Cascharia / Käserei
102 VigelaGreat local cheese shop. The cheese is made directly in the building. The farm has a “milk tunnel” that they use to transport milk from the cows at the top of the mountain to the village. They make a great fondue mix.
In winter a great place to eat while skiing. In summer you can drive here for lunch / hiking / coffee, etc. Free parking & great views. Also a good place to park the car and start a hike.
Triel
231 TrielIn winter a great place to eat while skiing. In summer you can drive here for lunch / hiking / coffee, etc. Free parking & great views. Also a good place to park the car and start a hike.
Great terrace for drinks after skiing or hiking. Restaurant is great for dinner- it is one of the few upscale dinner options in Val Lumnezia and has a good wine selection.
Hotel Pellas AG
213 PellasGreat terrace for drinks after skiing or hiking. Restaurant is great for dinner- it is one of the few upscale dinner options in Val Lumnezia and has a good wine selection.
Tegia-Bar
Great place for a drink or snack while hiking or skiing.
Best viewpoints
With a short walk up the village you have a great view on both sides with a bench. Nice for a picnic or after dinner walk. You can keep walking up this road for a longer hike and more views.
Lumbrein Aussichtspunkt
555D FuormasWith a short walk up the village you have a great view on both sides with a bench. Nice for a picnic or after dinner walk. You can keep walking up this road for a longer hike and more views.
Hidden bench behind the Kapelle Sogn Roc with a great view of Piz Terri. The structure of the old wooden cable car which was used to transport wood across the valley is still there.
Lumbrein Chapel Viewpoint
Hidden bench behind the Kapelle Sogn Roc with a great view of Piz Terri. The structure of the old wooden cable car which was used to transport wood across the valley is still there.
Hidden bench on a hiking path with great views of Vella and the Flims mountains.
Aussichtspunkt Vella
Hidden bench on a hiking path with great views of Vella and the Flims mountains.
Great skiing in the winter. In the summer you can take the gondola from Triel to the top for a lovely ridge hike with panoramic views!
Hitzeggen station
Great skiing in the winter. In the summer you can take the gondola from Triel to the top for a lovely ridge hike with panoramic views!
Viewing tower overlooking the Rhein river gorge- I call it the ''grand canyon of Switzerland". Perfect to combine with a walk around Caumasee.
51 locals recommend
Ruinaulta
Viewing tower overlooking the Rhein river gorge- I call it the ''grand canyon of Switzerland". Perfect to combine with a walk around Caumasee.
Essentials
Gas station in the village which is open 24/7, payment only by credit card. Foreign credit cards are accepted.
Tankestelle
7 VigelaGas station in the village which is open 24/7, payment only by credit card. Foreign credit cards are accepted.
Family owned grocery store in the village which has a lot of locally sourced products. Opening hours are a bit restricted, so plan ahead!
Prima
73a Curtgin GrondFamily owned grocery store in the village which has a lot of locally sourced products. Opening hours are a bit restricted, so plan ahead!
Menzli Sport AG
23 GlennerstrasseBike rentals in summer, ski rentals in winter.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Useful Apps
Some great apps to download which will make your life easier:
1. “SwitzerlandMobility” for all the hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowshoeing routes in Switzerland.
2. “MeteoSwiss” for a detailed weather forecast to help you prepare for the quickly changing mountain weather. Tip: Use the radar function.
3. “SBB” for most accurate public transit schedules and ticket purchase for the entire country.
4. ''White Risk''- Avalanche risk app, recommended for people who will ski off-piste or go snowshoeing at higher elevations.
5. SwissTopo- Advanced tour planning app, for summer & winter
Useful phrases
Say hello!
“Bem di” = “good morning”. “Buono cera” = “good afternoon / good evening”.