Viamala

Last Update: 10.10.2023 by Daniel Sturm
Country: Schweiz / Switzerland
Region: Kanton Graubünden
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)
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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:

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"
Google Maps
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"
Google Maps
SwissTopo

Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Swiss Alps Canyoning VOL. 2.0
Matthias Holzinger & Thomas Guigon
Pixartprinting.ch
2020
Ropewiki Canyon Info
Hinzugefügt während Rohdaten Import von Ropewiki auf Basis des bestehenden Links http://descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-description/22911?kmlidxna https://ropewiki.com/Via_Mala
23.10.2023 Daniel Sturm ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ ➜
Basisdaten übernommen mit freundlicher Genehmigung durch Matthias Holzinger aus "Swiss Alps Canyoning VOL. 2.0"
Basic data taken with kind permission by Matthias Holzinger from "Swiss Alps Canyoning VOL. 2.0"
Hydrology: ➜
+41816353311 - Nachfragen ob Spülungen geplant sind.
+41816353311 - Ask if flushing is planned.