03^Sep Sun
09:05

Route: Lenzerheide Parkplatz Rothorn – Lenzerhorn the down on the same way

There might be some snow on the path, so we will evaluate what to do along the way

Additional info about the tour can be found here:

https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/lenzer-horn-1046/mountain-hiking/

 Grade: T5, which means: often without a path, individual, simple climbing sections, exposed, challenging terrain, steep rocky slopes, snow covered glaciers and firn fields with danger of slipping.

Further details about the grade can be found on SAC website:

https://www.sac-cas.ch/fileadmin/Ausbildung_und_Wissen/Sicher_unterwegs/Sicher_unterwegs_Wandern/2020_Berg_Alpinwanderskala_EN.pdf

and also here:

https://www.bergfreunde.eu/alpine-grades-calculator/

Starting point and time: Lenzerheide Parkplatz Rothorn at 9:05

How to get there: by public transporation train IC3 to Chur that leaves from Zürich HB at 7:07 then Bus 182 to Lenzerheide

What to take: hiking equipment and clothes warm enough for almost 3000m, proper shoes (hiking boots or trail running shoes), food, enough water, sunscreen, sunglasses, tick spray, rain jacket.

GPX track: please download it and then upload it on your mobile by using your preferred map app and make yourself familiar with the hike like if you have to do it on your own.

Pace: the plan is to have a pace of 500/600 m elevation gain per hour, please join only if you can keep this pace and you are comfortable doing a T5 hike.

Disclaimer: I'm not a guide - everyone hikes at their responsibility and risk. Before joining, be informed of the length and technical grade, study the hike like if you have to do it on your own and consider that this is not a hike for beginners.