Pischa Trail

Distance 14.3 km  |  Climb 773 m  |  Descent -1,102 m |  Average time 02:50:00

Pischa Trail is a demanding single trail tour high above the Flüela valley with a magnificent view. Directly at the small church on Tschuggen, the trail climbs steeply and strenuous vertical meters follow. Shortly before the mountain station, the trail turns into a driveway and the slope becomes more pleasant.

From the mountain station (only in operation in winter) a tricky but fun single trail leads along the ridge and offers a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Before the last ascent to the Hüreli, the trail branches off to the right and leads in a beautiful flow over mountain meadows towards Drusatscha. One or two difficult sections have to be mastered before the Alp Drusatscha is reached.

Finally, another single trail leads directly to Lake Davos or further towards Klosters.

Pischa Trail facts and figures

📍 Location

• Region: Davos, Canton of Graubünden, Eastern Switzerland

• Mountain: Pischa (part of the Albula Alps)

• Start Point: Pischa top station (Pischa Bergstation)

• End Point: Flüela Pass or back to Davos (varies by route)

• Nearest Town: Davos

🚵 Trail Type & Overview

• Trail Use: Mountain biking (enduro/downhill)

• Trail Length: ~6–8 km (depending on route variation)

• Elevation Drop: ~900 meters (2,950 feet)

• Top Elevation: ~2,483 meters (8,146 feet)

• Bottom Elevation: ~1,580 meters (5,184 feet)

• Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced (red to black trail sections)

• Terrain: Natural alpine trail—rocky, technical, loose gravel, some flowy sections

🚡 Access & Transport

• Lift Access: Yes, Pischa cable car from the valley station

• Bike Transport: Allowed on Pischa gondola

• Public Transport: Bus connections from Davos to Pischa valley station

• Parking: Available at valley station

🏞️ Scenic Highlights

• Alpine Views: Panoramas of the Flüela Pass, Davos Valley, and surrounding peaks

• Nature: High alpine meadows, rock fields, and untouched landscapes

• Remote Feel: Less trafficked than other Davos trails—great for solitude

🗓️ Season & Conditions

• Best Time to Ride: Late June to early October (snow-free months)

• Trail Status: Weather-dependent; check local trail reports

• Safety Note: Remote terrain—bring tools, layers, and check weather before riding

🧭 Extras

• Other Activities on Pischa:

  • Winter: Freeride skiing, snowshoeing (Pischa is a “freeride mountain” in winter—no groomed pistes)

  • Summer: Hiking and e-biking

• Nearby Trails: Connects to other Davos Klosters bike routes for extended rides