Tschiertschen is situated in the mountains of the Schanfigg valley and offers views through the valley. Tschiertschen is described as an authentic Walser village in the Schanfigg region, with well-maintained wooden houses and views of the valley; these wooden houses can be discovered during a walk through the village.
Anyone considering Tschiertschen as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature and Landscape
Around 70 kilometres of hiking trails run around Tschiertschen in total. Continuous routes lead, among other places, to Arosa, Lenzerheide and Churwalden, as well as to mountain peaks.
Mount Gürgaletsch, the Tschingla peak, the Chüebergchöpf peak and the Marchtschuggen peak are located in the immediate vicinity of Tschiertschen.
Tschiertschen is considered a quiet mountain landscape away from large crowds. Places to stop for refreshments include the Ochsenalp, Weisshorn and Hörnlihütte.
Active Pursuits
There are numerous routes for mountain bikers, including a route from Jochalp to the Hühnerköpfe.
Winter
The winter sports area in the Schanfigg region can be reached from Chur in a 15-minute drive. The car park and the ski bus to the valley station are free of charge.
The Tschiertschen ski area offers 25 kilometres of pistes and a 3-kilometre-long toboggan run.
Culture and Surroundings
Paspels Castle and Falkenstein Castle ruins are located in the surroundings of Tschiertschen. The Chur Animal and Leisure Park is also located nearby.
Rietberg Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Tschiertschen.
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