viaSpluga - Cultural and long-distance hiking trail

The Romans already used the direct connection from the south to the north. Their traces are omnipresent. Two thousand years of transit history can be experienced again today on the viaSpluga from Thusis to Chiavenna.

On this classic cultural and long-distance hiking trail, you hike in four one-day stages and over 68 kilometers in the heart of the Alps through largely intact countryside and past cultural assets of national and international importance. These include impressive bridges such as the Traversiner Bridge, the Viamala Gorge and the Roffla Waterfall, the prehistoric rock carvings of Carschenna and the early medieval ceiling of St. Martin's Church in Zillis. Other sights include the protected village center of Splügen, the historic mule track over the Splügen Pass and the wild and romantic Cardinello Gorge.

Season

The 2025 season runs from June 14 to October 19.

Cultural Routes Switzerland

The viaSplugais one of the routes of ViaStoria - Cultural Routes Switzerland. These routes are based on scientific principles such as the Inventory of Historic Routes in Switzerland (IVS). The proper maintenance and touristic use of historic routes make an important contribution to the sustainable development of the cultural landscape.

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Path condition

No trail maintenance in the winter season.

Carefree on the road.

Public transport ticket included

When you book the viaSpluga, the public transport ticket for the journey from Switzerland to Thusis and the return journey from Chiavenna is already included. Start your long-distance hike relaxed and return home after your adventure comfortably and free of charge anywhere in Switzerland.

Overnight stay.

Partner hotels

After a strenuous day of hiking, you should not miss out on relaxation. Our partner hotels offer you the ideal comfort and the best location for your unforgettable long-distance hike from Thusis to Chiavenna.

To the partner hotels

"A rock above Splügen"

The viaSpluga traveling radio play

For the 2023 viaSpluga season, an audio format for hikers was created for the first time in this form: the hiking audio drama "Ein Stein über den Splügen". Using a smartphone, hikers can listen to a story at a total of 24 locations that could only take place here and nowhere else.

To the hiking radio play