Zügen Gorge

Zügen Gorge is a canyon in the Graubünden Alps that cuts through limestone rock, with walls that rise steeply on both sides of a narrow passage. The exposed layers of stone tell the geological story of the mountain range.

The gorge formed during the last ice age when glaciers carved through the rock over thousands of years, creating the deep valley visible today. This glacial work shaped the landscape that visitors now experience.

Local Swiss communities maintain hiking trails throughout the gorge, preserving natural pathways that connect different sections of the Grisons region.

You can reach the gorge via marked trails from Davos that are open year-round in good conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and take care on wet or icy sections of the path.

The gorge contains hidden water channels that create natural springs during spring months when melting snow filters through limestone cracks. These seasonal water features appear and disappear with the changing season.

Location: Canton of the Grisons

Location: Davos

Elevation above the sea: 1,391 m

GPS coordinates: 46.70670,9.75083

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22