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Ilanz

Ilanz is located directly on the Vorderrhein in the wide hollow Gruob in the Surselva region. The Ruinaulta Rhine Gorge is only a few kilometers away. It is 13 km long and about 400 m wide and extends from Ilanz to Reichenau, where the Hinterrhein flows in. The valley Lugnez (Val Lumnezia) extends from Ilanz to the southwest for about 25 km.The river Glenner flows through the valley and joins the Vorderrhein at Ilanz. Worth seeing in Ilanz are the remains of the 16th century town fortifications with the Upper Gate and the Red Gate, as well as an old fortified tower. The stained-glass window cycle in the Doninican convent in Ilanz was created by the artist Max Ruedi. The area around Ilanz is popular because of its untouched nature. It is characterized by a particularly varied alpine landscape.

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“Great tour, well organized, excellent guides, highly recommended. The only downside was that no one really spoke German, which is surprising here in the Swiss Alps.”
stefan
on Rafting tour Vorderrhein Rhine Gorge
“It was an amazing experience. The tour guide was very friendly and had lots of stories to share. Would gladly do it again, hopefully with a few more rapids 😊”
Thomas
on Rafting Tour Vorderrhein with Barbecue

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What excursions and sights are there in Ilanz?

Ilanz is located in the Surselva in the region of Grisons. The most important excursion destinations include the Oberalp Pass, Lai da Tuma, Obersaxen Mundaun, the Rhine Gorge, Brigels and Laax. The Rhine Gorge, called "Ruinaulta" in Romansh, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What activities can you do in Ilanz?

There are numerous exciting activities around Ilanz such as skiing, snowboarding, sledding, cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. 6 skiing areas with 600 km of slopes are easily accessible from Ilanz. In summer, hiking, biking, trail running, swimming and river rafting are popular

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