Philosophers' Trail

The path first leads past Gnalp in a northerly direction along the Philosophers' Trail to the small Walser settlement of Masescha (1234 metres). It is worth stopping at the Berggasthaus Masescha and enjoying the apple pie on the sunny terrace. After this rest, the route continues to the settlement of Vorder-Profatscheng with its many houses and farmsteads dotted across the mountain before heading gently downhill to Hinter-Profatscheng. The view of the Rhine valley and the beautiful dark brown Walser houses make this trail a special experience.

 

From Hinter-Profatscheng, the trail is well signposted and leads 350 vertical metres uphill through sparse mountain woodland to Gaflei (1483 metres). The ascent is well worthwhile, because the view from Gaflei into the Rhine valley is spectacular. After the steep ascent to Gaflei, the route becomes easier and heads via Silum back to the starting point in Rizlina.

 

Alternative route:

From Masescha via the quiet road to Silum.