Viamala

Last Update: 13.07.2025 by Patrik
Subregion: Region Viamala
Town: Thusis
v4 a5 IV
2h40
5min
2h
35min
880m
790m
90m
x
78m
2x 80m
1500m
on Foot
Specialities:
Glacier in drainage area Dam (inform operator) Registration required
Rating:
★★★★★
3.8 (2)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
1 (1)
Summary:
Einer der größten und beeindruckendsten Canyons der Schweiz. An der engsten Stelle Stelle nur ca. 1 m Breit.
One of the largest and most impressive canyons in Switzerland. Only approx. 1 m wide at its narrowest point.
July - December
North
585.00km²
Summary:
Einer der größten und beeindruckendsten Canyons der Schweiz. An der engsten Stelle Stelle nur ca. 1 m Breit.
One of the largest and most impressive canyons in Switzerland. Only approx. 1 m wide at its narrowest point.
Access:
Von Norden herkommend: A13, E43 Richtung San Bernardino, Ausfahrt Viamala Nr. 23 von Süden herkommend: A13, E43 Richtung Thusis, Ausfahrt Zillis Viamala Nr. 25
Coming from the north: A13, E43 direction San Bernardino, exit Viamala No. 23 Coming from the south: A13, E43 direction Thusis, exit Zillis Viamala No. 25

Approach (5 min):

Tour (2 h):
80m Seil am Einstieg lassen. Wird nicht benötigt in der Schlucht. Kurzes Seil und Wurfsack für den Notfall mitnehmen.
Leave 80m of rope at the entry. Not needed in the canyon. Take a short rope and throw bag with you in case of emergency.

Return (35 min):

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
46.66178°, 9.44857°
DMS: 46° 39" 42.41', 9° 26" 54.85'

DM: 46° 39.707", 9° 26.914"

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SwissTopo
Canyon End
46.67298°, 9.4511°
DMS: 46° 40" 22.73', 9° 27" 3.96'

DM: 46° 40.379", 9° 27.066"

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SwissTopo
Parking Entry and Exit
46.66076°, 9.44905°
DMS: 46° 39" 38.74', 9° 26" 56.58'

DM: 46° 39.646", 9° 26.943"

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SwissTopo
Waypoint
46.664508°, 9.447807°
DMS: 46° 39" 52.23', 9° 26" 52.11'

DM: 46° 39.871", 9° 26.868"

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SwissTopo
Angeblicher Notausstieg zum Parkplatz hoch laut Galeriemitarbeiter (die das Canyoning anbieten).
Waypoint
46.668324°, 9.450991°
DMS: 46° 40" 5.97', 9° 27" 3.57'

DM: 46° 40.099", 9° 27.059"

Google Maps

SwissTopo
Angeblicher Notausstieg ein Stück vor der Brückelaut Galeriemitarbeiter (die das Canyoning anbieten).

Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Matthias Holzinger & Thomas Guigon
Pixartprinting.ch
2020
Hydrology:
+41816353311 - Nachfragen ob Spülungen geplant sind.
+41816353311 - Ask if flushing is planned.