Winter hiking | Hof Maran Arosa

When walking or winter hiking, Arosa can be discovered on foot on the excellently prepared paths. Arosa has more than 60 km of prepared walking and winter hiking trails that lead through the middle of the lively snow sports area to all the mountain huts or through snow-covered forests. Pedestrians thus also have the opportunity to linger in all the cosy, serviced huts.

WHERE THE VIEW IS EVEN MORE FASCINATING

SNOW SHOE TIP

Where the snow crunches softly

Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and immerse yourself in the unspoilt winter landscape above Arosa – the Prätschalp snowshoe trail (no. 597) is perfect for this. After starting from the hotel, the tour first leads along the cross-country ski trails through the forest and beyond the forest boundary. Several times along the way, a unique view of the long stretched Schanfigg valley and the mountain landscape of Arosa opens up. At the cosy Prätschalp you have reached the turning point and the halfway point of the tour. In summer, around 100 cows are grazed here by farmers from Chur. Afterwards, the trail climbs a bit again towards Ober Prätschsee. Not far from the lake is the Guisanplatz. General Henri Guisan (1874-1960) attended a 1st August celebration here during the Second World War. A memorial plaque commemorates the historic event. The path leads gently downhill back to the hotel.

Route

Maran – Prätschli – Prätschalp – Prätschsee – Maran

Up and down

+/– 146 vertical metres

Length

3.7 Kilometres

Difficulty

Medium

Variation

When the moon turns the snow beneath your feet into a sparkling carpet, the Prätschalp snowshoe trail is an indescribable experience.

ENTIRE SAISON*

Snowshoe-
package

…because here the view of the Arosa mountains is the most impressive, the sun shines the longest and the peaks glow the most beautifully.

From 2 nights
Balanced breakfast buffet
Regional 3-course “Hof Maran Menu”
A guided two-hour panoramic tour in the afternoon or moonlight tour in the evening
Snowshoe and pole rental
Use of the sauna and fitness area
Lockable ski room

From CHF 541 per person (Bookable from 2 persons)

*except during high season

WINTER HIKING TIP

Hiking route with a view

The Arosa – Prätschli – Maran – Arosa hiking route is perfect for getting a breath of fresh mountain air and enjoying the magnificent views. Behind the Arosa railway station, the trail leads up to the Waldhotel, through the forest it goes higher and higher until you reach the road again and have already reached the highest point on the Prätschli. Past the Prätschli Hotel, the trail leads downhill again and now gives you a clear view of the cross-country ski trails of Maran and the Walser village of Medergen on the opposite side of the valley. Those who still have some energy here can extend the tour a little from the Prätschli and climb even further in the direction of Arlenwald, then walk over the Maraner Hüschi to Maran. In Maran it is worth stopping off at the sun terrace of the Marans farm or the isblaatere. The way back to the village leads along the Eichhörnliweg (squirrel trail). Here the fluffy little animals, which dare to get very close and eat directly from your hand, delight guests of all ages. Our tip: Ask at our reception for the popular squirrel favourite nut mix.

Route

Arosa railway station – Waldhotel – Scheitenböden – Prätschli – Maran – Eichhörnliweg – Arosa railway station

Up and down

+/– 170 vertical metres

Length

5.3 Kilometres

ENTIRE SEASON*

Winter hiking package

…because here the view of the Arosa mountains is the most impressive, the sun shines the longest and the peaks glow the most beautifully.

From 3 nights
Balanced breakfast buffet
Regional 3-course “Hof Maran Menu”
3-day winter hiking pass
Use of the sauna and fitness area

From CHF 726 per person *except during high season

AFTER A HIKE THROUGH SNOWY MOUNTAINS, ENJOY LOCAL DELICACIES.

When you get up in the morning and open the curtain, you are overwhelmed by the fantastic panorama of Maran. The comfort of our beautiful hotel rooms fades into the background. Recharge your batteries for body and soul in a unique location. If you are looking for an authentic mountain holiday, you will find it here.