[G.Anna]

10 August 2026 at 18:25:22 #2798228

I will be in Davos for 7 days in October (my main base). Any suggestions about visiting places around and some nice hiking routes (I’m ok with ‘moderate’  difficulty)?. I will buy a Swiss Half Fare Card because I think it is the best option for me.
Thank you for any ideas!

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[Roger Sexton]

Reply 1 of 3 • 11 August 2026 at 14:23:06 #2798256

Hello  again G Anna
Welcome back!

I am not qualified to advise on hiking possibilities around Davos.  I hope others will help. (Note that in October, some of the cable cars will not be operating.)

Regarding excursions, Davos is in the centre of Switzerland’s largest canton, Graubunden, and some spectacular excursions are possible by both bus and train. On this website, go to the ‘train passes’ section and research the Graubunden Pass.  I think you should seriously consider investing in the ‘both zones’ version of this pass.  I would stress that this pass is valid on BUSES and trains.

The jewel in the crown is probably the ride to St Moritz by train, changing at Filsur;  you can then continue to Tirano using the sensational Bernina line.

For a very exciting bus ride first go to Zernez via Klosters by train.  Then catch the 811 bus over the Ofen Pass to Mals.  Like Tirano, Mals is just across the boarder with Italy.
Another exciting bus ride is to to go Chur via Lenzerheide..  There is also an occasional bus service to Susch, over the Fluela Pass, but that only runs until 25th October.

Best wishes for your detailed planning.

Roger

[G.Anna]

Reply 2 of 3 • 11 August 2026 at 19:48:10 #2798266

Hi Roger,
Thank you very much for your info, I’m really excited to start my more detailed planning!

[Annika]

Reply 3 of 3 • 13 August 2026 at 13:04:33 #2798317

Hi G. Anna,

Roger already gave you wonderful suggestions for scenic train and bus trips!

When traveling between Davos and Filisur, you may like doing so on the historical train operating daily until 25 October: https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/landwasserwelt/

As for hikes: I’d recommend

• the hike between Davos Wiesen and Filisur, crossing the high Wiesen Viaduct: https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/landwasserwelt/
• the rail-themed and beautiful trail from Preda to Bergün: https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/hike-preda-bergun/
• this panoramic route between 2 mountain tops: https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/hike-gotschnagrat-schatzalp/. Do check mountain transport operation dates, and study the details in advance to estimate whether you’re comfortable with this route’s distance and duration. To make the trail easier and shorter, skip the last ascent to Schatzalp and stop at the Höhenweg station instead.