Description

*Lai da Tuma/Tomasee* : The 1,230-kilometre journey of the Rhine begins at the source of the Rhine.

Much of what happens here has an impact on its course.

This is why the inhabitants of the municipality of Tujetsch - on whose soil the source of the Rhine lies - take care of their natural wonder.

The mighty Vorderrheingletscher covered the whole Surselva during the last ice age.

The mountain landscape of the Oberalp Pass, formed by glaciers, is the source area of the Vorderrhein.

The ice stream has long since melted, leaving behind a firn hollow in which the Lai da Tuma lies embedded at the foot of Piz Badus.

A jewel among the Swiss mountain lakes at 2,345 metres above sea level - unique in its beauty, magic and significance. *From Trun : From Trun, walk along the left bank of the Rhine to Tavanasa.

Here you cross the Vorderrhein over the old Rhine bridge.

From Tavanasa you walk along the Poland Trail, which was built between 1940 and 1945 by interned Polish soldiers.

Memorial plaques and a wayside shrine at the western end of Plaun Grond recall the history of the fascinating river landscape. *From Ilanz:* From Ilanz we go along the Vorderrhein through a meadow of national importance into the heart of the gorge to Versam Station.

The Rhine Gorge is characterised by sandstone walls up to 300 metres high.

The "Swiss Grand Canyon" offers an unforgettable fauna and flora.

As there is no continuous hiking trail between Versam Station and Trin Station, this section has to be covered by the Rhaetian Railway.

From Trin station we continue on foot again.

Along the river bank the path leads to Reichenau, where the Vorder- and Hinterrhein meet. equipment Good hiking boots with good profile, clothes adapted to the weather (rain jacket/sun protection), change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, hiking poles if necessary.