Trains on the Arosa–Chur line operated by the Rhaetian Railway stop at Litzirüti station. From here, hiking trails lead to Langwies and Arosa; the 3 km toboggan run from Arosa also ends in Litzirüti. The options therefore range from a specific cultural destination to longer routes. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Litzirüti, you can start planning by asking yourself whether the railway, hiking or tobogganing should shape your stay.
Arrival and local routes
Parking spaces operated by the Rhaetian Railway are available next to the station. The station has step-free access to the platform, and assistance with boarding and alighting is available for passengers with disabilities. As these services may change, check the current arrangements with the Rhaetian Railway before travelling.
The short hike from Litzirüti to Langwies has the Langwies Viaduct as its highlight. After just a few metres, you reach a wooden bridge with a view of the 62 m-high structure. In Ronenwald, the hike also passes interactive stations on the «schutz.wald.mensch» educational trail. Its interactive stations offer learning experiences for children and adults.
The route from Litzirüti to Arosa offers a different focus: the easy hiking trail winds through dense fir forest. From the station, it runs partly alongside the railway line through wooded terrain to Untersee. Clear lakes and the Plessur, rushing wildly, accompany the hike.
Toboggan run and longer hikes
The Arosa–Litzirüti toboggan run is 3 km long and leads from Arosa-Untersee to Litzirüti. It follows the Plessur and the Rhaetian Railway tracks, runs mostly through dense fir forests, and passes the «in da Brünscht» area before reaching Litzirüti. After the toboggan ride, the Rhaetian Railway takes travellers back to Arosa from Litzirüti every hour. Check the timetable in advance.
For a route spread over several stages, the Schanfigg village trail offers a different format. In 2021, it was described as an established long-distance hiking route from Arosa via Litzirüti and Langwies to Peist. As a circular route, it can be hiked over several days, with overnight stays; individual sections can be combined with the Rhaetian Railway or the PostBus as day trips. Seasonal conditions may affect some sections of the trail.
At 28 km with 1,250 m of ascent, the Medergen–Sapün route is on a different scale. From Arosa, it leads past the reservoir to Litzirüti; the long, steep climb towards Medergen begins there. Higher sections may be affected by snow depending on the season. The short hike to Langwies and this extended route therefore offer very different distances and terrain.
Viaduct, railway and local history
The Langwies Viaduct was built in 1912 and has a span of 284 m. The Langwies Viaduct Museum explores the structure’s construction and engineering history. Its exhibition spaces include original railway rooms, such as the goods shed and railway service depot, as well as a concrete pier of the viaduct. On the way from Litzirüti to the museum, you can pass the «Pfeiler» and «Magazin» museum stations in front of the information centre.
The «Hoi» sound installation is located at Litzirüti station. It explores linguistic diversity: the inscription «Willkomma bin ünsch» appears in Arabic, Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish) and Dari/Farsi; a QR code links to a translation tool. The installation is part of a limited-time cultural project. If you are visiting after 2026, check in advance whether it is still available.
The place name also points to the history of the landscape: «Rüti» derives from the word for clearing; the area was once forested and was cleared for agriculture. In the Middle Ages, the Walser first settled in Davos and later in the area around Arosa, Langwies and Litzirüti. This local history adds an earlier transformation of the settled landscape to the story of the viaduct.
Discover more destinations: Molinis, Pagig, Malix, Langwies, Sankt Peter, Peist, Churwalden, Parpan.
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