2-lake hike to Älplisee and Schwellisee

Hiking trails & Routes

2-lake hike to Älplisee and Schwellisee

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2-lake hike to Älplisee and Schwellisee

02:17

6.20km

30m

Hiking

This hike takes you to two of the famous ten (!) idyllic lakes around Arosa – via Älplisee, you hike to Schwellisee. You start at the Hörnligrat, which you can easily reach by cable car from Arosa. From there, you walk down to Älplisee, which lies at an altitude of…

by Arosa Tourismus

Last updated: May 26, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

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3.05 km

Älplisee

Highlight • Lake

Clear mountain lake, shimmering in green and blue.

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3.42 km

High Trail at Älplisee

Highlight • Trail

The path below Lake Älplisee is very varied. At times it's steep in sections secured by steel cables, at others it's very idyllic, directly beside the mountain stream.

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4.80 km

Schwellisee

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Colorful flower meadows, steep mountain peaks, and a crystal-clear lake at its heart – that's Lake Schwellisee. In the pristine mountain landscape surrounding the lake, you'll find interesting themed trails, …

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6.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

2.14 km

467 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

2.03 km

1.18 km

923 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

3°C

99 %

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Comments

May 5, 2025

This hike takes you to two of the famous ten (!) idyllic lakes around Arosa – via Älplisee, you hike to Schwellisee. You start at the Hörnligrat, which you can easily reach by cable car from Arosa. From there, you walk down to Älplisee, which lies at an altitude of 2,156 meters. You can take a relaxing

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