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Combine a visit to the natural wonders of the Flims area with a fine-dining experience on the culinary trail. The "Woods and Water" trail takes you from Flims Waldhaus through the Rhine Gorge to Lake Cresta, while a carefully chosen 3-course menu ensures you also experience the region's culinary wonders.

The menu

• Starter served in the Braukeller at the Surselva Bräu brewery in Flims Waldhaus: white sausage with pretzel or master brewer’s salad, and drink (soft drink or 250 ml local Flims beer)
• Main course served at the Conn excursion restaurant:
• Homemade Trins pear ravioli or homemade Conn ricotta ravioli Dessert at the Gasthaus Crestasee (Crestasee inn) on the shores of Lake Cresta: Choice of cheese selection or sundae

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Hiking time

Approx. 3.5 hours
(total length of excursion approx. 5 hours)

Departure point

PostBus stop Flims, Caumasee

The route

Surselva Bräu brewery, Flims–Lake Cauma–Conn–Lake Cresta–Felsbach Gorge–Flims Waldhaus

Alternative

There is an option of finishing at Lake Cresta (after approx. 3.5 hours total excursion time). PostBus stop Felsbach-Crestasee

Recommended start time

11 a.m.

Flims

Flims is situated on a sunny plateau high above the Rhine Gorge. There are more than 330 kilometres of mountain bike trails and over 250 kilometres of hiking trails leading up to countless lookout points with spectacular views of the Graubünden mountain landscape. A historic fixed rope route, playgrounds, an observatory, Alpine meadows and bathing lakes make this an interesting and varied day-trip or holiday destination for the whole family. The Flims Grosswald forest is one of the largest forest areas in Graubünden, a must for nature lovers, while Lake Cauma with its turquoise waters and picturesque coves is reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach.

Rhine Gorge

Between Ilanz and Reichenau, the Rhine has spent the last 10,000 years scouring its way through the rocky debris left by the Flims landslide, creating a gorge fondly known as the "Swiss Grand Canyon." Surrounded by pine forest, the bizarre rock formations fascinate hikers, train passengers and river rafters from across the world.

Getting there

Rhine Gorge route: Take the Rhätische Bahn from Chur through the Rhine Gorge to Ilanz and then catch the PostBus via Laax to Flims.

Direct route: Take the Postbus from Chur to Flims direct.

Timetable information valid until 08.12.2012

Travel tickets

For your excursion to the Rhine Gorge we recommend you purchase a Ruinaulta-Ticket. If you are staying a few days in Graubünden, the graubündenPASS is the right ticket for you. You can find more ticket information in the additional links in the right-hand column.