Churwalden, GrisonsStrassberg CastleLenzerheideGürgaletschPiz ScalottasAroser WeisshornKapelle St. Maria Magdalena
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Churwalden

Churwalden is a town in Region Viamala district, Grisons, Switzerland of about 1,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit: 132 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Strassberg Castle, Lenzerheide and Gürgaletsch.

46.7814° N, 9.5438° EPop. 1,214

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km210
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Strassberg Castle, heritage site near Churwalden
Must-see

Strassberg Castle

Heritage site · 4 km · Wahlkreis Sarganserland

Lenzerheide, viewpoint near Churwalden
Must-see

Lenzerheide

Viewpoint · 4 km · Plessur

Gürgaletsch, viewpoint near Churwalden
Must-see

Gürgaletsch

Viewpoint · 4 km · Wahlkreis Sarganserland

Places near Churwalden by type

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One day from Churwalden

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

43 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Churwalden
  2. Kapelle St. Maria Magdalenachurch · 30 min
  3. Piz Scalottasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lenzerheideviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Aroser Weisshornviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gürgaletschviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Churwalden
Today’s loopChurwaldenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Churwalden?

Strassberg Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Lenzerheide (viewpoint, about 4 km), Gürgaletsch (viewpoint, about 4 km), Piz Scalottas (viewpoint, about 9 km), Aroser Weisshorn (viewpoint, about 9 km), Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (church, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Churwalden?

210 places on Spotwander: 132 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 8 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Churwalden?

Lenzerheide, about 4 km by road; Gürgaletsch (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Churwalden?

Strassberg Castle, about 4 km by road; Burg Bernegg (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Churwalden?

Start in Churwalden, visit Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena, then Piz Scalottas, then Lenzerheide, then Aroser Weisshorn, then Gürgaletsch, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.