The Rhaeto-Romanic speaking inhabitants of the Vorderrhein ravine call it Ruinaulta, a word meaning high heap of rubble. And indeed, the bizarre whitish rock formations consist of debris from a prehistoric rockslide that blocked the Rhine near Flims after the …

Ruinaulta is a canyon created by the Anterior Rhine by Ilanz/Glion and Reichenau in the debris of the Flims Rockslide just upstream of its confluence with the Posterior Rhine at Reichenau in the Grisons, eastern Switzerland. It is sometimes known as the Rhine Gorge, or sometimes rather ironically called the Swiss Grand Canyon.

Explore the impressive, untamed Ruinaulta by rubber raft from Ilanz to Reichenau. This is one of the most exciting routes in Europe for canoeing, kayaking and river rafting. From the water, you can enjoy the steep cliffs and craggy rocks, while the rapids and spray ensure a …

The fascinating Rhine Gorge world of the Ruinaulta is located not far from Bonaduz. It is one of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in the Alps. This is a wild gorge with raging waters, steep white walls and extensive forests. The quiet lakes are filled as if by magic and rare birds breed in the alluvial forests.

2021年2月25日 · With a landslide in Flims, 10 billion cubic meters of rock rolled into the valley in between and formed this magnificent mountain pass. The people of Switzerland, who speak the Romansh language, named this pass “Ruinaulta”, which means high rubble pile.

«Switzerland's Grand Canyon» is an impressive natural setting that can be explored by train, on foot, by bicycle and mountain bike or on the Rhine. The Rhine Gorge lies just outside the gates of the Alpine City of Chur, easily accessible by public transport.

2023年1月11日 · A travel guide to the Best Rheinschlucht viewpoints, Ruinaulta Swiss Grand Canyon. 7 breathtaking viewpoints on a road trip from Flims

Die Rheinschlucht (Ruinaulta) zwischen Reichenau und Ilanz wird nicht umsonst als «Swiss Grand Canyon» bezeichnet. Sie gehört zu den wohl spektakulärsten Landschaften in Graubünden und ist sogar in den Alpen einzigartig. In den wilden Schluchten erlebst du beim River Rafting Adrenalin pur oder du wanderst an schroffen Felsformationen entlang.

The natural landmark Rhine Gorge is also known as Ruinaulta in Romansh. The diverse and captivating landscape leaves a lasting impression on its visitors. Between Ilanz and Reichenau, the Rhine twists along its initial streambed for 14 kilometers, past …

2025年2月12日 · Get to know this 14.3-mile point-to-point trail near Ilanz, Graubünden. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely …