Thusis-route-Andeer Zillis in canton Graubünden, is one of the most outstanding for hiking in Switzerland. There's plenty to see and discover: castles, fortresses, picturesque villages, old paths that were used for trade with other countries, the Sistine Chapel in the Alps, two artistic bridges, gorges, cliffs, rivers and hot springs.
It takes about seven hours (18 km) (at least one bus.) Is on the route Viamala, which says a lot, crosses part of Spugla Pass, the route that was used for centuries to trade with Italy and Germany and that all travelers traveled, including the German artist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This trip is available only between April and October, after the roads are impassable due to snow. The mountains rise to permanent, something usual in Switzerland, and walking on the side of cliffs, rock formations and gorges. If geography would flat trip could be done in half the time is now. Photos the beginning of this paragraph: 1/pintura rock, 2/alpacas. 
The journey begins at the train station Thusis (photo 1/vista City) and then continues to the village of Sils ( photo 2) . Later come the Ehrenfels Castle, the fortress Hohen Ratier (photo below ) , the towns of Sant Albin and 
Carschenna, an impressive and extensive throat, two suspension bridges. Five hours later you come to Zillis, where is the church of St. Martin or the Sistine Chapel in the Alps. The paintings are on your roof are original twelfth century. In Zillis can also visit the regional museum and lunch at one of the few restaurants. Almost two hours of waiting Zillis Andeer, friendly people whose main magnet are the thermal waters, conducive to recuperate. Hiking the entire route is longer, ending in the Italian town of Chiavenna and lasts about four to five days. It does not take a professional to do this kind hiking excursions in Switzerland, because of the impeccable organization and the facilities it offers. If for some reason you can not always continue your journey There is the possibility of taking some form of public transport. On the other hand, the signs are clear and that makes it difficult for one to lose. There are also restaurants and family stays where it is least expected, and hopefully, you'll find hot springs.
The Bridge on the Traversinertobel
was built some years ago (2000-2005) after the previous one was destroyed in a massive avalanche. Conzett Jürg (1956) is the Swiss engineer who designed this piece of art that defies nature but also reconciliation (side) . As knowledge of the area has been join two mountains of various sizes using steel, stone and wood. The suspension bridge, measuring 56 meters long and 70 tall, is in the midst of great cliffs and spectacular geography. The difference between the mountains were not noted by the subtlety of the wooden steps, supported by steel cables on both sides of the bridge. The height, movement and landscape across provoke strong emotions. 
few kilometers after the other bridge is designed by Conzett, the Punt da Suransuns, which crosses the river and throat Hinterrhein Viamala. Not as spectacular as the first, but equally beautiful (Left) . These are two of the many works that until now has Conzett engineer, whose career has been influenced, among others, Peter Zumthor, a great Swiss architect and author of recognized symbolic buildings, with whom he worked for a while. Sistine Chapel of the Alps
Zillis is the obligatory stop for the thousands of visitors attracted by the old Romanesque paintings of biblical scenes Church of St. Martin. The 153 square images
(9 rows of 17 panels), 90 cm in length and prepared first with a thin layer of plaster and painted in vertical position, are unique and well preserved (three photos above) . The church is small and decorated with simplicity and sobriety. The details of the paintings can be seen with the magnifying glasses that provide the same church. On the facade there is a large fresco (photo 1 side) and adjoining patio that borders a cemetery with some neighboring houses (photo opposite) . 
The Church of St. Martin is another of the Sistine Chapel in the world. Aside from this, and of the Vatican, the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas or the Sistine Chapel of America, 45 km from Cusco (side) . Andeer The thermal guides
Andeer is a district with a population of less than one thousand people who live mainly from tourism. The thermal waters, natural sources for seven centuries, contain minerals (strontium, magnesium, potassium) with healing powers, as its inhabitants. The pool is outdoors (photo 
3/parte what you see) , with a temperature water of 34 degrees, with whirlpool baths and showers, and is surrounded by mountains on the side of the main church. On a clear night you can see the moon and stars. Andeer waters are prefect balm for body and spirit. 
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