{"id":18408,"date":"2026-08-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/?p=18408"},"modified":"2026-08-29T15:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:07:49","slug":"lake-cauma-il-spir-lake-cresta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/lake-cauma-il-spir-lake-cresta\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Cauma \u2013 Il Spir \u2013 Lake Cresta: Early Autumn Hike in Flims"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18408\" class=\"elementor elementor-18408 elementor-18331\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ea7c56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77ea7c56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5667ad03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5667ad03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2139\ufe0f Click on the + to view the hiking details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6880dbdb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6880dbdb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3420ee4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"3420ee4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8740\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8740\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> \ud83e\udd7e Trail Info \ud83d\udd3d  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8740\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4556fcec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4556fcec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8740\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfdfaa4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2cfdfaa4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7228dfa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7228dfa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udccd Start and End:<\/u><\/strong> This point-to-point hike starts at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/t3xrmgpGdocwdrc9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flims Waldhaus, Caumasee<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or at the paid parking area above Lake Cauma and ends in Trin Mulin, where you can easily take the bus back toward Flims.<\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udeb6 Distance:<\/u><\/strong> The hike is approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) long. Depending on the chosen route and any small detours along the way, the total distance may vary slightly. <\/li><li><u><strong>\u23f1\ufe0f Time<\/strong>:<\/u> The pure hiking time is around 3 hours. With several photo and video stops as well as relaxed breaks, you should plan approximately 4 hours. <\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcca Ascent and Descent:<\/strong> Around 125 m (410 ft) of ascent and 379 m (1,243 ft) of descent.<\/li><li><u><strong>\ud83e\udd75 Difficulty:<\/strong><\/u> The hike is considered easy (T1) and is also suitable for strollers. The route follows wide gravel and forest paths for most of the way, with no technically difficult or exposed sections, making it a good choice for families and less experienced hikers.  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udcc6 Best Season<\/u><\/strong>: There is no single best season, as both Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta are beautiful throughout the year, even in winter. Early autumn is especially atmospheric, with cooler mornings, occasional mist over the water, fewer visitors and no swimming admission required once the bathing season has ended. For more inspiration, explore our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"673\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/autumn-hikes\/\">autumn hikes in Switzerland<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<br\/>  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83c\udf3f Terrain:<\/u><\/strong> Most of the hike follows well-maintained gravel and forest paths. Only the loop around Lake Cresta includes sections across meadows and narrower hiking trails, but overall the route remains very comfortable to walk.  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83e\udd7e Equipment:<\/u><\/strong> Good hiking shoes and trekking poles are recommended. Pack some food and enough water so you can enjoy a relaxed break along the way. In early autumn, a light jacket is also a good idea, as mornings in the forest and by the lakes can be noticeably cooler.  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Family Check:<\/u><\/strong> The hike is very suitable for families, as it is technically easy and includes only a few steeper sections. On warm days, the route can also be perfectly combined with a swim in Lake Cauma or Lake Cresta. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udc15 Hiking with Dogs:<\/u><\/strong> The hike is well suited for dogs. At Lake Cauma, dogs are allowed to enter the water outside the designated swimming area, while at Lake Cresta they can swim around the lake but not in the children\u2019s swimming area or on the jetty. Any leash requirements and wildlife protection zones along the route should always be respected.  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\ude97 Getting There:<\/u><\/strong> The hike can be reached easily by public transport to Flims Waldhaus, Caumasee, or by car to the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/r9wvcphdYaqobVCUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parking areas above Lake Cauma<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. For the return journey, we take the bus from Trin Mulin, Crestasee back toward Flims. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udcb0 Costs:<\/u><\/strong> The hike itself is generally free of charge. The only costs are for public transport or parking, and we paid CHF 6 for the full day at the parking area above Lake Cauma. During the swimming season, an additional entrance fee may apply for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flimslaax.com\/en\/outdoor-activities\/mountain-lakes\/lake-cauma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official bathing area at Lake Cauma<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, while outside the bathing season in early autumn this fee no longer applies.  <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udccc Signposts &#038; Markings:<\/u><\/strong> The route is well signposted and follows SwitzerlandMobility Route 657, \u201cSenda quatter lags da Flem,\u201d for much of the hike. At Lake Cauma, the trail can follow the lakeside path before climbing back up to rejoin the main hiking route. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udcf6 Mobile Signal:<\/u><\/strong> Since the hike never takes us far from populated areas, mobile reception is generally good along the route. In some forest sections, the signal may briefly become weaker, but it should usually be sufficient for navigation and emergencies. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udcf8 Best Photo Spots:<\/u><\/strong> There are countless beautiful photo spots along the hike. Highlights include the viewpoint above the Lake Cauma lift with views over the lake and mountains, the spectacular <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>panorama from Il Spir<\/strong><\/span> into the Rhine Gorge, and the small tree island in Lake Cresta, which looks especially beautiful when the water is calm. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83e\udd8c Wildlife:<\/u><\/strong> Along the way, we spot several squirrels climbing through the trees. Around the lakes, we also come across plenty of ducks and a variety of bird species. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83c\udf04 Highlights:<\/u><\/strong> The main highlights are the turquoise waters of Lake Cauma, the more peaceful Lake Cresta, and the Il Spir viewpoint high above the Rhine Gorge. The combination of lakes, forest and wide-open views makes this hike especially varied and memorable. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83d\udca1 Tips:<\/u><\/strong> For photography, the late afternoon is ideal, when the light falls across the lakes and mountains from the side and adds more depth to the landscape. For a quieter atmosphere and fewer people, early autumn weekdays are especially recommended. <\/li><li><strong><u>\ud83c\udfe1 Accommodation &#038; Restaurants:<\/u><\/strong> There are places to stop for food and drinks directly at Lake Cauma and in Conn near Il Spir. At Lake Cresta, a small seasonal kiosk may be open during the main season but can be closed outside peak periods. To stay flexible, it is a good idea to carry some food with you.  <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a91b1e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a91b1e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175a0947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"175a0947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p>Our hike starts at the <b>Flims Waldhaus, Caumasee <\/b>bus stop, where we pick up a few snacks and supplies for the day. Even before we properly set off, small details along the way immediately put us in the mood for the hike. The route is well signposted, and we follow the trail markers through the Flimserwald forest towards Lake Cauma.  <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8152a8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-25e7aad \" data-id=\"d8152a8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"d8152a8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"d8152a8\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b1744a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b1744a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Signposted forest trail from Flims Waldhaus towards Lake Cauma.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzODksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLXdlZ3dlaXNlci1mbGltcy13YWxkaGF1cy16dWdhbmcuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18389\" alt=\"Signpost on the forest trail to Lake Cauma near Flims Waldhaus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-wegweiser-flims-waldhaus-zugang-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca4f5a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca4f5a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5796b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5796b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p>After just a few minutes through the beautiful forest, the first highlight is already waiting for us: the viewpoint above Lake Cauma. Between the trees, the view suddenly opens up to the intensely turquoise water, framed by dense forest and the mountains of Graub\u00fcnden in the background.  <\/p><p>Right here, we also find the Lake Cauma lift, which makes the descent to the lake much easier. During our visit, it is still operating, but before heading down, we stop for a moment to enjoy the view. From up here, it becomes easy to understand why Lake Cauma is one of the most famous mountain lakes in Graub\u00fcnden.  <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cb8d9d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-208cff2 \" data-id=\"9cb8d9d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"9cb8d9d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"9cb8d9d\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd67bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd67bfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-aussicht-morgens-lift-flims.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Morning view from the upper lift over the turquoise-blue Lake Cauma near Flims.\" 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data-id=\"9a0693e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-lift-aussicht-flims-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Lake Cauma lift with a view of the turquoise-blue lake and the surrounding mountain landscape near Flims.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLWxpZnQtYXVzc2ljaHQtZmxpbXMtZ3JhdWJ1ZW5kZW4uanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-lift-aussicht-flims-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18391\" alt=\"Lake Cauma Lift with a View of the Turquoise-Blue Lake Cauma near Flims\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2311\">Once we arrive at Lake Cauma, we are met by a surprisingly peaceful atmosphere. The main swimming season is already over, and during our visit the lake is freely accessible. Instead of busy lawns and crowds of swimmers, we experience a much quieter side of Lake Cauma.  <\/p><p>Before the main hike begins, we sit down for a coffee at the restaurant right by the water. A light layer of morning mist drifts across the lake, while the forests on the opposite shore almost disappear into it. Moments like this are exactly what make early autumn here so special for us. If you love peaceful mountain lakes in autumn, we also recommend our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/palpuognasee-hike\/\">Palpuognasee hike<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in the Albula Valley.   <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abb70cd e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-abb70cd-74049f4 \" data-id=\"abb70cd\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"abb70cd\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"abb70cd\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f34cf e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-29f34cf-469b8f8 \" data-id=\"29f34cf\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"29f34cf\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"29f34cf\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6968359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6968359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Peaceful morning atmosphere at Lake Cauma with light mist and the autumn colours of the Flimserwald forest.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLW1vcmdlbm5lYmVsLWhlcmJzdC1mbGltc2Vyd2FsZC5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18392\" alt=\"Lake Cauma in the Morning with Light Mist, Autumn Forest and Reflections on the Water\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-morgennebel-herbst-flimserwald-900x1349.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9af82f8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-9af82f8-25938d6 \" data-id=\"9af82f8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"9af82f8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"9af82f8\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756b1b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"756b1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"View through the trees towards Lake Cauma, with a swimming platform and green-shimmering water.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLWZsaW1zZXJ3YWxkLWJhZGVwbGF0dGZvcm0tZ3JhdWJ1ZW5kZW4uanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18393\" alt=\"Lake Cauma in the Flimserwald Forest with Swimming Platform and Emerald-Green Water\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-flimserwald-badeplattform-graubuenden-900x1349.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b4637e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b4637e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2418ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2418ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2898\">After our short break, the hike really begins. We first follow the path along the lakeshore and take our time discovering different views of Lake Cauma. Benches appear regularly along the trail, making them perfect for a short pause with a view across the water.  <\/p><p data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3124\">Especially in the early morning or later in the afternoon, the surface of the lake can become almost perfectly still. When that happens, the forest, mountains and sky reflect beautifully in the water, creating some of the best photo opportunities along the entire hike. For the best light and weather conditions, our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/monthly-swiss-weather-guide\/\">Switzerland Weather Guide <\/a><\/strong><\/span>offers helpful tips for planning the perfect time to go.  <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3cd30 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-bf3cd30-c7a02b5 \" data-id=\"bf3cd30\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"bf3cd30\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"bf3cd30\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f396d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f396d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Shaded lakeside trail along Lake Cauma with views of the turquoise-green water.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLXVmZXJ3ZWctcnVuZHdhbmRlcnVuZy1mbGltcy5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18394\" alt=\"Lakeside Trail at Lake Cauma near Flims with Turquoise-Green Water and Forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-uferweg-rundwanderung-flims-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac6705a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-ac6705a-f4df4db \" data-id=\"ac6705a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ac6705a\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"ac6705a\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab0305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ab0305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Peaceful viewpoint with a bench at Lake Cauma, overlooking the turquoise-green water.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NhdW1hc2VlLXNpdHpiYW5rLWJlcmdwYW5vcmFtYS1zcGllZ2VsdW5nLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18395\" alt=\"Bench at Lake Cauma with Turquoise-Green Water and Mountain Reflections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/caumasee-sitzbank-bergpanorama-spiegelung-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f88d5c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f88d5c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5369dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5369dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3397\">The lakeside trail remains beautiful and pleasantly shaded even on warmer days, as large sections run beneath the forest canopy. We follow the path to the far end of Lake Cauma, where we gradually leave the shoreline behind and climb gently uphill for a short section.  <\/p><p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3542\">With that, we leave the first lake behind and continue towards our next major highlight: <strong data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3541\">Il Spir and the Rhine Gorge<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8904523 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-8904523-f1450c4 \" data-id=\"8904523\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"8904523\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"8904523\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d86b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93d86b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Forest trail with a signpost on the hike from Lake Cauma towards Il Spir.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL3dhbmRlcndlZy1jYXVtYXNlZS1pbC1zcGlyLWZsaW1zLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18396\" alt=\"Hiking Trail from Lake Cauma towards Il Spir through the Forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wanderweg-caumasee-il-spir-flims-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ee5ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"35ee5ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db207b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db207b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3854\">Already on the way from Lake Cauma towards Conn, the landscape begins to change. After around 1 km (0.6 mi), we reach our first viewpoint above the Rhine Gorge. Suddenly, the scenery opens up towards the Safien Valley, while far below us the Rhine winds its way through the Ruinaulta.  <\/p><p>Of course, we cannot simply walk past the bench. We sit down for a few minutes, take in the view and listen to the sound of the Rhine rushing far below. After the peaceful atmosphere by the lake, this wide panorama over the gorge feels like a complete change of scenery.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c9120 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-f0c9120-f615959 \" data-id=\"f0c9120\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"f0c9120\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"f0c9120\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3fe245 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3fe245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bench overlooking the Rhine Gorge towards the Safien Valley, near the Il Spir viewing platform in Flims.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2F1c3NpY2h0LXNpdHpiYW5rLXJoZWluc2NobHVjaHQtc2FmaWVudGFsLWlsLXNwaXIuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18397\" alt=\"Bench with a View of the Rhine Gorge towards the Safien Valley near Il Spir in Flims\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aussicht-sitzbank-rheinschlucht-safiental-il-spir-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b71d88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b71d88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8b1de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8b1de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4313\">A little later, we reach Conn, where the Restaurant Conn is located. This is a good place to stop for a break and grab something to eat or drink. Since our backpacks are already well stocked, we continue straight on towards Il Spir.  <\/p><p>From Conn, it is only a short walk to one of the best-known viewpoints in the region. We follow the signposts through the forest towards the <strong data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4491\">Il Spir viewing platform<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c00334 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-6c00334-c99e023 \" data-id=\"6c00334\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6c00334\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6c00334\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d0835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48d0835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The forest clearing at Conn on the hike from Lake Cauma towards Il Spir and the Rhine Gorge.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2Nvbm4td2FuZGVyd2VnLWlsLXNwaXItcmhlaW5zY2hsdWNodC1mbGltcy5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18398\" alt=\"Hiking Trail at Conn towards Il Spir and the Rhine Gorge in the Flimserwald Forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/conn-wanderweg-il-spir-rheinschlucht-flims-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3696865 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3696865\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de247bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de247bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4729\">After almost two hours from the start of our hike, we finally reach Il Spir. The viewing platform is tucked almost inconspicuously between the trees, but as soon as we step out onto it, an entirely different world opens up in front of us.<br\/>Far below, the Rhine winds its way through the Ruinaulta, the spectacular Rhine Gorge, passing pale rock walls and densely forested slopes. The view stretches deep into the gorge and becomes one of the most impressive moments of the entire hike for us.  <\/p><p data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5201\">Of course, we stay longer than planned. A few photos and videos are a must, but so are a few quiet minutes without a camera before we continue. One final highlight is still waiting for us: Lake Cresta.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c808c1 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-0c808c1-344477c \" data-id=\"0c808c1\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"0c808c1\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"0c808c1\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46436f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46436f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Il Spir viewing platform near Conn is one of the best-known viewpoints overlooking the Rhine Gorge.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTgzOTksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2lsLXNwaXItYXVzc2ljaHRzcGxhdHRmb3JtLWNvbm4tcmhlaW5zY2hsdWNodC5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18399\" alt=\"Il Spir Viewing Platform near Conn above the Ruinaulta Rhine Gorge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/il-spir-aussichtsplattform-conn-rheinschlucht-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca2c96 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-eca2c96-1d8508b \" data-id=\"eca2c96\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"eca2c96\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"eca2c96\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0af0ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f0af0ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/CY_dILbvNCM&quot;,&quot;cc_load_policy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90dc9d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"90dc9d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e66ca3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e66ca3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5390\">From Il Spir, we first retrace our steps for a short distance until a signpost points us to the right towards Lake Cresta. From there, we head deep into the Flimserwald forest once again.<br\/>The trail follows mostly wide, easy-to-walk forest and gravel paths, with only a few steeper sections. This makes this part of the hike comfortable even for less experienced hikers.  <\/p><p data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5948\">After another 3 km (1.9 mi), the water of Lake Cresta, known in Romansh as Lag da Cresta, finally appears between the trees. Even though we were standing at Lake Cauma not long before, this lake feels completely different. Depending on the light, weather and season, its colour shifts between green, turquoise and deep blue.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8264909 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-8264909-a3e7127 \" data-id=\"8264909\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"8264909\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"8264909\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea7951 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ea7951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Peaceful lakeshore at Lake Cresta with reeds, clear water and dense forest.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1zY2hpbGZ1ZmVyLXdhbGRzZWUtdHJpbi1ncmF1YnVlbmRlbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18400\" alt=\"Reed-Covered Shore at Lake Cresta near Trin with Clear Green Water and Dense Forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-schilfufer-waldsee-trin-graubuenden-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f0288e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f0288e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b2485b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b2485b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5955\" data-end=\"6237\">Lake Cresta is also used as a swimming lake during the warmer months. In early autumn, however, it becomes noticeably quieter and the atmosphere changes completely. During our visit, the regular swimming season had already ended, allowing us to explore the lakeshore at a much more relaxed pace.  <\/p><p data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6521\">The wooden jetty by the water is especially beautiful. Here, we can sit down, enjoy the view or, on warmer days, take a refreshing swim in the clear lake. Anyone visiting outside the main season should quickly check the current swimming and admission rules before heading out.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0723fa3 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-e76aa89 \" data-id=\"0723fa3\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"0723fa3\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"0723fa3\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35d831b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-a50bed5 \" data-id=\"35d831b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"35d831b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"35d831b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ea68e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ea68e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-holzsteg-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Curved wooden jetty at Lake Cresta with clear water and a mountain backdrop near Trin.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1ob2x6c3RlZy10cmluLWdyYXVidWVuZGVuLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-holzsteg-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18401\" alt=\"Wooden Jetty at Lake Cresta near Trin in Graub\u00fcnden with Forest and Mountain Backdrop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-holzsteg-trin-graubuenden.jpg 1281w, 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Wooden jetty at Lake Cresta with views across the clear water towards the surrounding mountain landscape.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1iYWRlc3RlZy1iZXJna3VsaXNzZS1ncmF1YnVlbmRlbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18402\" alt=\"Swimming Jetty at Lake Cresta with Clear Water and Mountain Backdrop in Graub\u00fcnden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-badesteg-bergkulisse-graubuenden-900x1349.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa5326a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa5326a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d94ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d94ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"6528\" data-end=\"6730\">One thing we would definitely not skip is the loop trail around Lake Cresta. Away from the main swimming area, we keep discovering small hidden coves and completely new perspectives across the water. <\/p><p data-start=\"6732\" data-end=\"6985\">Our favourite photo spot is waiting on the opposite side of the lake. A tiny island where a single tree appears to rise completely on its own from the water. Together with the clear lake, surrounding forest and mountains in the background, the scene feels like a small hidden oasis.<br\/>The loop trail is noticeably more natural than the paths we have followed so far. Some sections lead along narrow hiking trails, across meadows and over exposed roots, making this part less suitable for strollers. After rainfall, the ground can also become quite muddy.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8801878 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-8801878-d0cc744 \" data-id=\"8801878\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"8801878\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"8801878\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19764ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19764ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Distinctive tree island in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Cresta, surrounded by a forested shoreline and mountain backdrop.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1iYXVtaW5zZWwtYmVyZ3NlZS1ncmF1YnVlbmRlbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18403\" alt=\"Tree Island in Clear Lake Cresta with a Mountain Backdrop in Graub\u00fcnden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-bergsee-graubuenden-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec690fd e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-ec690fd-a6a0490 \" data-id=\"ec690fd\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ec690fd\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"ec690fd\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fde5881 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-fde5881-7f23caf \" data-id=\"fde5881\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"fde5881\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"fde5881\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22eaa88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"22eaa88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Small tree island in the clear turquoise waters of Lake Cresta near Trin.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1iYXVtaW5zZWwtdHJpbi1ncmF1YnVlbmRlbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18404\" alt=\"Small Tree Island in Crystal-Clear Lake Cresta near Trin in Graub\u00fcnden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-bauminsel-trin-graubuenden-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b0ae9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-19b0ae9-dc672de \" data-id=\"19b0ae9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"19b0ae9\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"19b0ae9\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee211b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bee211b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"View across Lake Cresta towards Flimserstein, with its reflection in the clear water.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2NyZXN0YXNlZS1mbGltc2Vyc3RlaW4tZ3JhdWJ1ZW5kZW4tc3BpZWdlbHVuZy5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18405\" alt=\"Lake Cresta in Graub\u00fcnden with Flimserstein Reflected in the Clear Water\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crestasee-flimserstein-graubuenden-spiegelung-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9574567 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9574567\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd6d537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd6d537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7469\">After a relaxed late lunch at Lake Cresta, we begin the final stage of our hike. From here, it is only a relatively short walk to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nqTZC15qHb8HVsmf9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trin Mulin, Crestasee bus stop<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. <\/p><p data-start=\"7471\" data-end=\"7911\">On the way, we pass through the <strong data-start=\"7514\" data-end=\"7534\">Felsbach Gorge<\/strong>, where the Flem flows over rocks and small cascades through the forest. It is another completely different landscape before we finally reach Trin Mulin and take the bus back towards Flims. The Felsbach Gorge and the Flem are located right next to Lake Cresta and form part of the hiking trails in this area.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1873e18 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-1873e18-df3dad6 \" data-id=\"1873e18\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1873e18\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"1873e18\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38858f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"38858f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Flem stream rushes through the forest near the Felsbach Gorge by Lake Cresta.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL2ZlbHNiYWNoc2NobHVjaHQtZmxlbS1jcmVzdGFzZWUtdHJpbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18406\" alt=\"Flem Stream near the Felsbach Gorge by Lake Cresta with a Bench in the Forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/felsbachschlucht-flem-crestasee-trin-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa2e64 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-aaa2e64-164aa85 \" data-id=\"aaa2e64\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"aaa2e64\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"aaa2e64\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a155949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a155949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"View from the Trin Mulin, Crestasee bus stop at the end of the hike.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg0MDcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zd2lzc2Fyb3VuZC5jaFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDhcL3RyaW4tbXVsaW4tY3Jlc3Rhc2VlLWJ1c2hhbHRlc3RlbGxlLWF1c3NpY2h0LWdyYXVidWVuZGVuLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18407\" alt=\"View from the Trin Mulin, Crestasee Bus Stop across Meadows and Mountains in Graub\u00fcnden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trin-mulin-crestasee-bushaltestelle-aussicht-graubuenden-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ddc9d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"03ddc9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b3c09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b3c09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7918\" data-end=\"8188\">We reach our car much later than the hiking time alone would suggest. Instead of rushing through the route, we deliberately take our time along the way. We stop to take photos and videos, sit by the lakes, or simply pause whenever a view catches our attention.<br\/>In the end, we spend around five hours on the entire experience, including plenty of photo and video stops, relaxed breaks, and a later dinner. The actual hiking time is much shorter, but that is exactly what we love about trips like this. We want to be outdoors, slow down, enjoy the moment and take everything in. And of course, we need a few photos and videos too. \ud83d\ude09  <\/p><p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: For us, this hike is without question one of the most beautiful early autumn routes in Graub\u00fcnden. Few hikes combine two completely different mountain lakes, the dense Flimserwald forest and spectacular views over the Rhine Gorge in such a varied and enjoyable way. <\/p><p>The variety is exactly what makes this hike so special. In the morning, we are still standing beside the calm, turquoise waters of Lake Cauma. A little later, we look deep into the Ruinaulta from Il Spir, and by the afternoon we are already sitting beside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Cresta. <\/p><p data-start=\"9174\" data-end=\"9498\">For photographers, we recommend either starting early in the morning or heading out later in the afternoon. In the morning, the lakes are often especially calm and create beautiful reflections, while the softer side light in the afternoon adds more depth to the landscape. Around Il Spir in particular, the light can become especially dramatic.<br\/>Anyone hiking this route in early autumn may miss the classic swimming atmosphere of midsummer, but in return, there is something we personally enjoy even more: more peace and quiet, cooler hiking conditions and the first signs of autumn.   <\/p><p data-start=\"9755\" data-end=\"10009\">If you are looking for more autumn hikes in Graub\u00fcnden, we especially recommend our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"9845\" data-end=\"9874\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/lej-nair-hike-engadin\/\">Lej Nair Three Lakes Hike<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. On our blog, you will also find many more hiking routes, photo spots and autumn destinations across Switzerland. <\/p><p data-start=\"10011\" data-end=\"10210\">Have you already hiked from Lake Cauma to Lake Cresta, or are you planning to do it this autumn? Feel free to leave us a comment or send us a message if you have any questions about the route. \ud83c\udf42\ud83e\udd7e  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c508da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31c508da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369519f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"369519f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Details and Elevation Profile<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70722db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70722db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Lake Cauma \u2013 Lake Cresta Hike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6513a5cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6513a5cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-387577e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"387577e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2139\ufe0f Click on a question to view the answer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a8d55d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70a8d55d\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The pure hiking time is around <strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"252\">3 hours<\/strong>. With breaks, photo and video stops, and longer stays at Lake Cauma, Il Spir and Lake Cresta, around <strong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"374\">4 hours<\/strong> is realistic. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d31c471\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d31c471 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6ab27c89d4b10\">How long is the hike from Lake Cauma to Lake Cresta in kilometers (miles)?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The route from Lake Cauma via Il Spir to Lake Cresta is approximately 10 to 11 km (6.2 to 6.8 mi) long, depending on the chosen route. Additional lakeside paths or the loop around Lake Cresta can slightly increase the total distance. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8e56752\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8e56752 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6ab27c89d4b60\">How difficult is the Lake Cauma \u2013 Il Spir \u2013 Lake Cresta hike?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The hike is considered easy and technically straightforward. It follows mostly wide gravel and forest paths, with only a few steeper sections along the route. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e9bfc4c\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e9bfc4c uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6ab27c89d4bb7\">Is the hike from Lake Cauma to Lake Cresta suitable for strollers?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Large parts of the route follow wide, easy-to-walk paths and are suitable for an all-terrain stroller. However, the more natural loop trail directly around Lake Cresta is narrower in places and less suitable for strollers. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-5c19a62\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-5c19a62 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-6ab27c89d4ea0\">Where does the Lake Cauma \u2013 Il Spir \u2013 Lake Cresta hike start and end?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The hike starts at Flims Waldhaus, Caumasee or at the parking areas above Lake Cauma. The route ends at Trin Mulin, Crestasee, where bus connections are available for the return journey. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e6d803b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e6d803b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-6ab27c89d4f15\">Can Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta be combined in one hike?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta can easily be combined in a single hike. The route becomes even more varied with an additional detour via Conn and the Il Spir viewing platform. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-82d2903\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-82d2903 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-6ab27c89d4f66\">Is the detour to the Il Spir viewing platform worth it?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, Il Spir is one of the highlights of the hike. From the viewing platform, there is a wide panorama over the Ruinaulta, the Rhine Gorge, with the river winding far below between the dramatic rock walls. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-7210676\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-7210676 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-8-6ab27c89d4fb0\">Can you swim in Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, both Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta are popular swimming lakes during the warmer months. Depending on the season, different admission fees, swimming rules and access conditions may apply. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-0a2f504\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-0a2f504 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-9-6ab27c89d4ffa\">When is the best time of year for the hike near Flims?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The hike is beautiful in several seasons, but early autumn is especially rewarding. Around Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta, it becomes noticeably quieter, the temperatures are more comfortable for hiking, and on cool mornings a light layer of mist can sometimes drift across the water. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e16707f\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e16707f uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-10-6ab27c89d504b\">How do you get back from Lake Cresta to Flims Waldhaus?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>After Lake Cresta, the route continues to the Trin Mulin, Crestasee bus stop. From there, regular bus connections run back towards Flims Waldhaus, making this hike ideal as a point-to-point route. <\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When summer slowly fades at Lake Cauma, one of the most beautiful times for this hike begins. The swimming season comes to an end, temperatures turn cooler and a peaceful atmosphere returns to the lake. This is when our route takes us from the turquoise waters of Lake Cauma through the forests of Flims to the spectacular Il Spir viewpoint above the Rhine Gorge, before continuing to the idyllic Lake Cresta. A scenic early autumn hike between two mountain lakes, deep forests and the first colours of the season.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"iawp_total_views":175,"footnotes":""},"categories":[217,151,222],"tags":[277,270,271,273,267],"class_list":["post-18408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-autumn-hikes","category-hikes","category-lakes-and-waterfalls","tag-day-trips","tag-easy-hikes","tag-family-friendly","tag-graubuenden","tag-mountain-lake"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18408"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18408\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swissaround.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}