Clavadel is considered one of the sunniest areas in the region. From there, a hiking trail runs along the eastern slope of the Sertig Valley to Sertig Dörfli; at Clavadeleralp, a show dairy, alpine cheese, and alpine butter add to the outing. Planned routes can be a useful starting point when choosing accommodation: you can plan your visit on foot, by bike, or with a focus on the historic buildings in Sertig.
Getting there and choosing a route
Clavadel is accessible from Davos by bus route 8; the drive takes about five minutes. If you are heading to Clavadeleralp from Davos Platz railway station, take PostBus route 8 to Clavadel and then walk for about an hour. This walking time is part of the route to the alpine pasture and should be included as a separate leg in your day’s plans.
The W15 winter route from Clavadeler Alp to Clavadel is listed as 3.1 km; seasonal operation may vary. Check the latest information if you plan to take this route. The approximate walking time describes the route to the alpine pasture, while the distance refers to the W15 between the pasture and Clavadel.
Getting to Clavadeleralp: on foot and by bike
For gravel bikers, a scenic, varied climb leads to Clavadeleralp and ends at a show dairy. The e-mountain bike tour to Clavadeler Alp is 12.9 km long, takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes, and involves 535 metres of ascent and descent; it is considered easy. On the e-mountain bike tour from Davos, the show dairy is reached via a section of forest road. From there, the route continues along natural trails to Ischalp; seasonal conditions may affect access.
Cheese, alpine butter, and panoramic views
The Clavadeleralp show dairy is at 2,028 m above sea level and offers visitors views of the Alpine panorama. The Clavadeleralp mountain restaurant is on Clavadeler Alp, on Davos’s Jakobshorn, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. You can buy Clavadeler alpine cheese and alpine butter directly at the alpine pasture. The mountain restaurant also serves homemade South Tyrolean specialities; the bread is made fresh at the alpine pasture every day. If this detail matters for your stop, check the latest information in advance, as operations may change.
Hiking trail and architectural heritage in Sertig
The hiking trail along the eastern slope of the Sertig Valley leads from Clavadel to Sertig Dörfli. Sections pass through larch and spruce forests; farther up the valley, there are panoramic mountain views of Hoch Ducan (3,063 m above sea level), Mittaghorn (2,735 m above sea level), and Plattenflue (3,013 m above sea level).
Sertig Dörfli is home to typical Walser houses with traditional granaries raised on stilts. The year 1699 is inscribed beneath the gable of Sertig Church; the church still belongs to the valley’s farming families. The little church welcomes visitors for devotions and family celebrations. The 1699 Hinter den Eggen Chapel also stands near Sertig Dörfli.
Clavadel’s history
The Clavadel private sanatorium opened in 1903. Historical information boards erected by the municipality of Davos are also displayed at Clavadel Clinic. The place name is associated with the Romansh word clavau, meaning hay barn. Clavadel’s historical traces thus add a second focus to the buildings and routes in Sertig during your stay.
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