In Küblis, you can combine village history with walks through old lanes and outdoor activities. A number of original farmhouses and manor houses still stand in the old village centre. A hiking trail connects Pany, Luzein and Küblis; the area also has buildings with precise historical connections and seasonal bike and ski routes.
Küblis lies in the central Prättigau, near where the Schanielabach flows into the Landquart. The political municipality belongs to the canton of Graubünden and the Prättigau/Davos region. Its territory extends as far as Jägglisch Horn. The highest point is 2,371 metres above sea level, on the ridge between Jägglisch Horn and Saaser Calanda.
Village History and Buildings
The Reformed Church of St. Nicholas is a unified Late Gothic building dating from the end of the 15th century. The nave’s vault dates from 1491 and is by Steffan Klain. The church also contains stained-glass depictions of the twelve apostles, created by Augusto Giacometti in 1921. Late Gothic architecture and a 20th-century work of art thus share the same building.
The ruins of Kapfenstein Castle, also known as Ober-Sansch, lie above the hamlet of Tälfsch within the municipality of Küblis. Sections of the circular wall, several metres high, have been preserved on the southern side. The ruins are freely accessible and open at all times; nevertheless, check access locally before your visit. Küblis Power Station dates from 1922 and is architecturally somewhere between an industrial building and a representative structure.
Hiking Trails and Seasonal Routes
The trail through the old lanes connects Pany, Luzein and Küblis and is part of the hiking trail network. The Küblis circular trail passes Heldenhof, Pargüetscha, Boden, Stralegg, Unterstrahlegg and Tuss, then crosses the Dalvazza Bridge on its way back to Küblis. The route options therefore differ mainly in their layout: one connects three villages, while the other is a loop with named waypoints that returns to Küblis. A walk to Lake Plävinger is another recreational option in Küblis.
In summer, a cycling or mountain biking route from Landquart towards Klosters and Davos passes through Küblis. Check trail conditions before setting out. Operation of the legendary Parsenn descent depends on snow and ski-area conditions. The piste starts at the summit of Weissfluh, 2,844 metres above sea level, and ends in Küblis after twelve kilometres and a descent of 2,000 metres. The seasonal bike route and the ski descent also differ in the conditions that are most important when planning.
More Things to Do Locally
The Tuss fire pit is in a forest clearing near the banks of the Landquart. There is a playground, several barbecue spots and firewood. If you are planning an indoor activity, the publicly accessible Rätikon climbing hall is right on the main road in Küblis. It offers training and courses; check its operating arrangements before visiting.
For travel by public transport, Küblis railway station offers good connections. It has been renovated to make it accessible to people with disabilities. Together with the trails through the old lanes, the climbing hall and the seasonal routes, this offers different ways to spend your stay—from local history to outdoor activities.
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