Experience the wintery snow-covered nature of Arosa with your cross-country skis on our versatile trails. Whether challenging or leisurely, everyone will find something to their taste on the numerous kilometers of trails through forests, along lakes and across plateaus with fantastic views of the valley.
The most beautiful cross-country ski runs in the Alps are located in the immediate vicinity of Alp Maran. Experience 21 km of continuous «Classic» trails and the 15 km «Skating» trail network directly from the hotel. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, there is a suitable route for everyone. And they all have one thing in common – a fantastic panorama!
Tip: A very special highlight is the Maran night trail every Wednesday and Friday.
Cross-country skiing routes «Classic» and «Skating»:
Maran cross-country skiing practice area (1.1 km) – Maran training trail (1.9 km) – Maran night trail (1.7 km) – «Uf Prätsch» sun trail (3.5 km) – Prätschalp cross-country ski trail (7.9 km) – Isel trail (7.4 km) – Isel trail (5.5 km)
Cross-country skiing route «Classic»:
Ochsenalp panoramic trail (6.1 km)
A true highlight: the Prätschalp cross-country ski trail, surrounded by the mountains of Arosa and with a wonderful view of the original Schanfigg valley. After a leisurely start on the Maran cross-country ski trail over an extensive, treeless flat section, a short, steep descent towards Schafwald awaits. The trail then continues flat through the Seebachtobel. This is followed by a longer ascent towards Prätschalp. The trail first leads past the Langwieser viewpoint. Here you can admire Langwies with its famous viaduct, the Mattjisch Horn and the side valleys of Sapün and Fondei. Shortly before Prätschalp, the highest point of the trail is reached at almost 1,970 metres. Here, cross-country skiers can enjoy a view over the Schanfigg valley with its rustic Walser houses. A break is therefore worthwhile before heading down to Unterer Prätschsee. The niche lake is fed by the Prätschalpbach and drains underground, with the outflow later flowing into the Plessur. From the lake it is less than two kilometres back to Hof Maran.
Route
Cross-country ski trail Maran – Schaffeld – Seebachtobel – Langwieser Aussicht – Prätschalp – Unterer Prätschsee – Cross-country ski trail Maran
Ascents and descents
+/– 215 metres in altitude
Length
7.9 kilometers
Variants
a detour to the «uf Prätsch» sun trail
When you get up in the morning and open the curtains, you will be overwhelmed by the dreamlike mountain summer on Maran. The comfort of our beautiful and spacious hotel rooms fades into the background. Recharge your batteries for mind and body in a unique location.
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