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Switzerland
Graubünden
Surselva
Vals

Fanellhorn (3.124 Meter) – Gipfeltouren 3000 plus

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Graubünden
Surselva
Vals

Fanellhorn (3.124 Meter) – Gipfeltouren 3000 plus

Hard

9

hikers

Fanellhorn (3.124 Meter) – Gipfeltouren 3000 plus

04:14

6.89km

1,200m

Hiking

The Fanellhorn, with its distinctive, four-sided pyramid, rises dominantly above the Valsertal. With the highest peak among the marked three-thousanders, it offers unique insights into the diversity of the Vals mountain world, with its large mountain lakes and the Fanell Glacier.

The starting point of this tour is Zerfreila, which you can easily reach by post bus in summer. Alternatively, there are parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the Zerfreila restaurant, which is suitable for a stop after the summit ascent.

Past the impressive Zervreila dam, you walk for the first half hour on an asphalt road to the chapel of St. Bartholomew. From there, a narrow path leads up to the Guraletschsee.

Breathtaking views of the Zervreilahorn and the tranquility of the mountains accompany you on your way to the summit. The return journey follows the same route.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.72 km for 1.18 km

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2.50 km

Dreamlike panoramic view over the entire valley

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Just a few meters from the route, on a small hill, you get the perfect view.

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4.04 km

Guraletschsee

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A dreamily situated mountain lake, where a surprisingly large number of anglers were to be found. Locals reported brown trout and Canadian char being stocked there every year.

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6.89 km

Fanellhorn (3,124 meters)

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Rated T3+ in the tour guide: "Easy mountain hiking trail without any noteworthy difficulties up to the summit." I cannot agree with that. Easy to walk to Guraletschsee. But then it gets steep and you end up in a huge boulder field. Red-white markings are there, but you have to look closely. There is no path. From Fanellgrätli to the summit, it's a blue-white alpine trail. Very steep with fresh snow over scree and debris fields. Challenging route. The last chance to refill water is at Guraletschsee.

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4.34 km

1.33 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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