Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Lake Montespluga loop from Surava

Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Lake Montespluga loop from Surava

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Via Mala Gorge near Thusis – Lake Montespluga loop from Surava

11:10

191km

4,600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.33 km for 717 m

Permit required

After 62.4 km for 4.14 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 66.6 km for 2.04 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 68.6 km for 104 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 68.7 km for 4.52 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.3 km

Heidsee (Lake Heid)

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful view over the lake from the foot of the Parpaner Rothorn. In the summer you can stop off at the lido to cool off in the water, or simply take a break to enjoy the magnificient alpine environment.

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37.0 km

Via Mala Gorge near Thusis

Highlight • Gorge

The road through the eight-kilometer-long Via Mala Gorge begins at this striking rock behind Thusis. Even in Roman times, the "Bad Way" was an important connection to the Alpine passes of San Bernardino and Splügen.

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40.2 km

View of the Via Mala Gorge and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and look down! Anyone who rides past will miss something crucial!

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70.6 km

Passo dello Spluga

Viewpoint

74.1 km

Lake Montespluga

Highlight • Lake

Montespluga lake located at 1901 m between Madesimo and the Spluga pass.

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85.7 km

SS 36, hairpin bends and tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Road that leads from Campodolcino to Pianazzo with challenging and panoramic bends.

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117 km

Bosch da la Crasciüda

Forest

128 km

Final Hairpin Bends of the Maloja Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful border pass between Italy and Switzerland. With its 1800m it allows you to enter the valley where a splendid river welcomes the view.
Ascent that from Chiavenna presents a …

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134 km

Maloja Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Maloja at 1815m takes its name from the pass of the same name and connects Chiavenna to Sant Moritz. It divides the Bregaglia Valley from the Engadine and therefore also …

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152 km

Julier Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

As the main traffic artery between the Upper Engadin and the rest of the world, the Julier Pass is quite busy, but remains open throughout the winter. The road passes …

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191 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

113 km

68.0 km

7.10 km

1.59 km

1.10 km

124 m

118 m

Surfaces

189 km

965 m

796 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

May 25, 2025,2025.05.25 Splügenpass. Hairpins Everywhere Ride ☀️☀️🚵☀️☀️

Probably still under the strong influence of yesterday's excitement, I woke up before 4, checked the weather forecast (rain at my place, but hope for some sun farther to the south).

Then, I did exactly as Paul Simon sang in his song "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover":
You just slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan …