Wolfgang is a 1,631-metre-high pass between Klosters and Davos. From here, walking trails lead directly to Lake Davos and the surrounding forests. This makes Davos Wolfgang an interesting destination for travellers looking to combine lakeside trails and longer hikes with winter activities. Tours can be distinguished by factors such as distance, elevation gain and trail type.
Walking Trails, Hikes and Snowshoe Tours
The Höhwald walk begins at Wolfgang Pass by Hotel Kessler’s Kulm and follows the forest side of Lake Davos to the lido. Forested sections take you to Höhwald above the lake; the trail ends at Davos Dorf railway station. Along the way, the walk also passes Davos Adventure Park, which is connected to Restaurant Chalet Velo. The route therefore offers several specific landmarks between the pass, the lake and Davos Dorf.
For a longer tour, the Wolfgang Trail is described with figures that help you estimate how much time you’ll need: the route is 4 kilometres long, climbs 160 metres and has a stated duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It passes through the Arelenwald forest and via Ober Laret before returning to Wolfgang Pass. The snowshoe tour on the Wolfgang Trail is considered suitable for families. Snow and trail conditions can affect winter conditions.
Other trail types show the variety of tours around Wolfgang. On the Wolfgang–Meierhof route, the trail follows the Totalpbach stream and crosses it by a bridge after about half a kilometre. The winter route follows a snow-covered, traffic-free forest road through the woods and ends at the Meierhöfe bus stop. The Drusatscha Loop begins opposite the Hochgebirgsklinik Davos Wolfgang and climbs around 200 metres in elevation to Alp Drusatscha on a steep singletrack. Singletracks and nature trails wind through forests above Grüenbödeli.
Winter Trails and Location at Wolfgang Pass
The location can also help you compare different trails and transport options when choosing accommodation. Two ski runs in the Parsenn ski area lead right to the door of Kessler’s Kulm; cross-country ski trails and hiking trails also start there. The hotel is next to Davos Wolfgang railway station and a ten-minute bus ride from the centre of Davos. These specific details distinguish a location at the pass from a stay in the centre.
The descent from the Weissfluh summit to Davos Wolfgang drops from an altitude of 2,844 metres over around 7 kilometres to Wolfgang Pass at 1,631 metres. The ski run and piste conditions are seasonal. The Wolfgang cross-country ski trail passes through forests and along Lake Davos; at Wolfgang, it follows a circular route through open countryside. If you’re planning a winter tour, take snow and route conditions into account when planning your visit.
Lake Davos and Historic Trails
Lake Davos has a public lido and offers opportunities for sailing, stand-up paddling and wakeboarding. Sailing options include taster courses for children aged six and over, lessons and boat hire. Walking trails from Wolfgang lead directly to the lake, making the lakeside paths a destination in their own right alongside the pass and forest trails.
The Via Valtellina is a historic link: this revived long-distance hiking route follows in the footsteps of the muleteers, and its stage between Klosters and Davos crosses Wolfgang Pass. From there, the route follows the tracks of the Rhaetian Railway and then the shores of Lake Davos to Davos Dorf. The pass itself also has a historic name: it was once called “Stütz”. The Landquart-Davos Railway first crossed Wolfgang Pass in 1890.
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See the broader travel overview: Prättigau-Davos.
