Safien Platz lies at an altitude of 1,315 metres in an impressive and intact cultural and natural landscape. The Safien Valley is considered a mountain valley in Beverin Nature Park and leads into the Rhine Gorge, whose rock faces are described as reaching heights of up to 300 metres.
Hiking and Landscape
A circular hike leads from Safien Platz via Zalön and Hof back to Safien Platz. The route reaches 1,658 metres and offers views towards Piz Beverin and Bruschghorn.
In the immediate surroundings of Safien Platz are Verduschopf, Glaser Grat, Lüschgrat and Crap da Miezdi. The Safien Valley can be explored via an extensive network of hiking trails. The Rhine Gorge can be reached by the Rhine Gorge bus and the Rhaetian Railway.
Culture
The church of Safien Platz is considered a local attraction. Walser architecture, culture and language have shaped the Safien Valley for around 700 years. Spensa in Safien Platz is a shop selling products from the Safien Valley.
Surroundings
In the area surrounding Safien Platz are Rietberg Castle and Paspels Castle. In the wider regional surroundings of Safien Platz lies the Chur Animal and Leisure Park.
If you would like to visit the hiking trails and cultural sites around Safien yourself, you can book a hotel in Safien for this purpose.
Other destinations in the area: Sankt Martin, Cumbels, Castrisch, Luven, Schluein, Vella Gr, Sumvitg, Suraua
