Parpaner Rothorn
The Rothorn cable car climbs from Lenzerheide to the 2,861-metre summit, where a red rocky peak offers views of hundreds of Alpine summits.
At 2,861 metres, the Parpaner Rothorn is the highest peak in the Lenzerheide area that can be reached by cable car. It takes its name from its rust-red rock face. The Rothorn cable car leaves from the valley floor in Lenzerheide and makes two sections via the Scharmoin middle station, taking about 20 minutes to the top. At the summit, there's a restaurant and an observation terrace. On clear days, the view extends to hundreds of peaks. In summer, you can walk the summit loop or head down to the alpine lakes near the middle station. From there, a hike over Urden Pass connects to the cable car to Arosa. In winter, the mountain is one of the highest points of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area. The cable car closes during the quiet spring and autumn seasons, so check the official website before you go. From Chur, the Postbus takes about 35 minutes to Lenzerheide.
Opening hours
Cable car runs approx. June–October (summer) and December–April (winter), approx. 08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Lenzerheide & Heidsee
- Aroser Weisshorn
- Arosa Bärenland
- Arosa & Obersee
- Brambrüesch
- Chur Cathedral
- Rätisches Museum
- St. Martin's Church, Chur