Dreibündenstein

Name: Dreibündenstein
Address: Viamala Tourismus, Feldis, 7404
Telephone: +41 81 650 90 30

The Dreibündenstein (2,156 m above sea level) is a prominent elevation between Feldis, the cantonal capital of Chur, and Pradaschier. Although not defined as a mountain peak, it is of great significance as a historical site.

A stele erected on site in 1915 by the Rhaetia Section of the Swiss Alpine Club stands. The original boundary stone from 1722 is on display in the Rhaetian Museum in Chur. The current stele bears the coats of arms of the three historical associations. This was the meeting place of the Grey League with the then judicial community of Rhäzüns, the Church League (Ortenstein Castle), and the Ten Jurisdictions League (Churwalden judicial community).
The culmination point marks the borders of the present-day municipalities of Churwalden (until 2009 Malix), Domleschg (until 2010 Feldis), and Domat/Ems. The Dreibündenstein and its western plateau are accessible from all directions via hiking trails (difficulty level T2, except from Pargitsch and Stätzerhorn: T3).

Snowshoe Arena Dreibündenstein
The Dreibündenstein Snowshoe Arena is located in the heart of the Viamala, Chur, and Lenzerheide regions. It connects the three winter sports areas of Feldis, Brambrüesch, and Pradaschier for snowshoe hikers. Excellently signposted snowshoe trails lead from the three stations to the Dreibündenstein plateau, offering fantastic opportunities for varied snowshoe tours.

To the snowshoe arena

Circular hikes Dreibündenstein
The hiking region between the three districts of Chur-Brambrüesch, Feldis, and Pradaschier is characterized by the picturesque plateau surrounding the Dreibündenstein mountain. The varied circular hikes boast fantastic 360° panoramas and offer unparalleled hiking experiences. The attractive round-trip tickets include all mountain railways and the return journey by public transport.

Discover circular hikes

Lady Patricia crash site
On November 16, 1944, the American B24 bomber "Lady Patricia" crashed north of the Dreibündenstein below the Furggabüel, in the border area between Malix and Domat/Ems. The bomber was returning from a bombing raid in Munich to southern Italy, where it was stationed. All twelve crew members were able to parachute out of the aircraft before impact and landed unharmed. After their rescue, the men were interned in Adelboden. The crash was caused by damage from German artillery. The name "Lady Patricia" referred to the young daughter of the pilot, Daryl R. Mason, who usually flew the aircraft. Since Mason was ill that day, his backup pilot, Doyle R. Smith, flew the aircraft.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary, a memorial stone was unveiled at the crash site on the hiking trail to Feldis in 2004, in the presence of the pilot's daughter, Patricia Mason Freel, after whom the stone was named.
In the Actionbound, you can learn interesting facts about "The Lady Patricia," her crew, her mission, and her crash. Immerse yourself in a fascinating chapter of local history.