Cycling day trip from Chur to Tiefencastel
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Chur to Tiefencastel
- 4 h 33 min
- Duration
- 54 km
- Distance
- 2,177 m
- Ascent
- 1,892 m
- Descent
- 11.9 km/h
- Avg. speed
- 1,391 m
- Max. altitude
This epic cycling route takes you from the heart of Chur—Switzerland’s oldest city—down south to the charming mountain village of Tiefencastel. You’ll cover just over 54 km and climb more than 2,100 meters along the way—so bring your climbing legs!
The route is a beautiful mix of paved and gravel sections, with lots of quiet tracks weaving through alpine forests and hillside meadows. Expect some steep ascents, but the mountain views are worth every pedal stroke. The descent into Tiefencastel is thrilling, dropping you into a scenic valley surrounded by dramatic peaks.
Chur is packed with history, picturesque old town streets, and excellent coffee stops before you head out. Tiefencastel, meanwhile, is a cozy village at the gateway to the Parc Ela nature park—a great spot for a celebratory drink after your effort.
All in all, it’s a challenging but stunning ride—perfect for fit cyclists who love mountain landscapes and don’t mind a bit of gravel adventure.
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- 40.6 km
- Distance
- 733 m
- Ascent
- 483 m
- Descent
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- 40.1 km
- Distance
- 798 m
- Ascent
- 443 m
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- 56.7 km
- Distance
- 1,891 m
- Ascent
- 1,126 m
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- 38.2 km
- Distance
- 1,234 m
- Ascent
- 921 m
- Descent
Pfingsten 2018 Lindau - Ledro
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- 38.6 km
- Distance
- 1,311 m
- Ascent
- 736 m
- Descent
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- 49.6 km
- Distance
- 1,400 m
- Ascent
- 595 m
- Descent
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- 48.8 km
- Distance
- 999 m
- Ascent
- 747 m
- Descent
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- 24 km
- Distance
- 1,190 m
- Ascent
- 394 m
- Descent
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- 181.7 km
- Distance
- 3,505 m
- Ascent
- 3,209 m
- Descent
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- 57.1 km
- Distance
- 2,080 m
- Ascent
- 1,319 m
- Descent
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- 25.5 km
- Distance
- 977 m
- Ascent
- 367 m
- Descent
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Pfingsten 2018 Lindau - Ledro- Distance
- 38.6 km
- Ascent
- 1,311 m
- Descent
- 736 m
- Location
- Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
2014-T04-Chur-Bergün- Distance
- 49.6 km
- Ascent
- 1,400 m
- Descent
- 595 m
- Location
- Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
4.Tag Bodensee-Como Alter Schyn- Distance
- 48.8 km
- Ascent
- 999 m
- Descent
- 747 m
- Location
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4. Tag Bodensee-Como Polenweg- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1,190 m
- Descent
- 394 m
- Location
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Chur -Tiefen castle via Splügen- Distance
- 181.7 km
- Ascent
- 3,505 m
- Descent
- 3,209 m
- Location
- Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
Poststrasse 33, Chur nach Plaz 63, Bergün- Distance
- 57.1 km
- Ascent
- 2,080 m
- Descent
- 1,319 m
- Location
- Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
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- 56 km
- Ascent
- 1,210 m
- Descent
- 430 m
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Chur - Tiefencastel- Distance
- 25.5 km
- Ascent
- 977 m
- Descent
- 367 m
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