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About this place
Parpaner Rothorn is a 2,861 m summit in the Arosa Lenzerheide area of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is one of the easiest high peaks in the region to reach, because a cable car from Lenzerheide carries visitors to a station just 30 metres below the top.
Where is Parpaner Rothorn?
The mountain belongs to the Plessur Alps, part of the Rhaetian Alps, and rises above the village of Parpan. The nearest settlements are Arosa, Alvaneu and Vaz/Obervaz, the municipality that includes Lenzerheide. The peak sits on a ridge shared with Aroser Rothorn, Erzhorn, Gamschtallihorn, Alpliseehorn and Pizza Naira. Its coordinates are roughly 46.743° N, 9.597° E.
How do you get to the top?
Take the Rothornbahn cable car from Lenzerheide. It lifts passengers almost to the summit, so no climbing skills or alpine gear are needed. From the upper station you only have a 30-metre height difference to the highest point. Lenzerheide is reachable by bus or car from Chur and from Arosa, and the two resorts form a single ski and hiking region.
What will you see from the summit?
At nearly 2,900 metres the view takes in a wide sweep of Graubünden peaks. The valley with Parpan and Lenzerheide lies directly below, while neighbouring crests of the Plessur range line the horizon. It is a good spot for getting your bearings: Arosa lies on one side, Lenzerheide on the other.
When should you visit?
The lift serves the area in both summer and winter. In summer the summit is a starting point for walks and sightseeing, and in winter it forms part of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area. Weather changes quickly at this altitude, so check the forecast and the lift timetable before you set out. A clear morning gives the best views.
What should you bring?
Even on a warm day in the valley, 2,861 m means wind and noticeably lower temperatures. Pack a jacket, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen. If you plan to walk down, wear proper hiking boots.
Frequently asked questions
How high is Parpaner Rothorn?
The summit stands at 2,861 m above sea level.
Can you ride a cable car to the top?
Yes. The lift starts in Lenzerheide and its upper station is 30 metres below the main summit.
Which canton is it in?
Graubünden, in eastern Switzerland, within the Plessur Alps.
Which towns are closest?
Arosa, Alvaneu and Vaz/Obervaz, with Parpan directly beneath the mountain.
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