Morissen: Hiking and Village Culture

In Morissen, varied hiking trails meet a long village history and the Il Mulin mill. To help you plan your stay, here are some specific differences: one circular hike is described by its length and elevation gain, while other routes lead through their own distinct landscapes and viewpoints.

Hiking and Scenery Around Morissen

The moderately difficult Morissen circular hike is 6.3 kilometres long, with an elevation gain and loss of 247 metres each. It starts in the village, passes through the Maiensäss landscape towards Giatries, through the Sogn Carli forest and via Linaus back to Morissen. The route therefore combines the village, open countryside and forest in one circular walk. If you would like to add a detour, you can extend the route with a visit to Sogn Carli Chapel.

The “Places of Magic – Morissen” hike runs along the upper edge of the village, through meadows towards Giatries and Sogn Carli. The Linaus circular hike also passes through Morissen’s Maiensäss landscape. Along the Vella–Morissen circular hike, several benches offer views of the opposite mountain range and the whole of Val Lumnezia.

Sogn Carli Chapel stands in a forest clearing above Morissen, on the eastern slope of Piz Mundaun and along the old path from Morissen to Obersaxen. The clearing offers views of the Ruinaulta. The chapel was closed in August 2026; individual visits were not possible at that time. Check its access status before your visit.

Churches and Village History

The Church of Sogn Giachen e Sogn Philipp stands in the centre of the village and is surrounded by the cemetery. The present building was constructed in 1867/68. It preserves a wooden altar structure dating from around 1720, transferred from the old church. The parish church is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. An old church or chapel in Morissen is first mentioned in 1345.

Sogn Carli Chapel also has its own history: it was probably built in the second half of the 17th century. The murals described in the nave include the Last Judgement, Saint Michael weighing souls and a depiction of the Virgin Mary with an unidentified alliance coat of arms. These motifs distinguish the chapel in subject matter from the parish church; at the time of the check in August 2026, the chapel was closed to individual visitors.

The Mill and Local Cuisine

Guests can enjoy local delicacies at Il Mulin, whose kitchen uses many regional products from nature-friendly production. These include wheat flour made from wheat grown in Morissen by Ursin Riedi. Il Mulin uses it to prepare Spätzli, Bizochels, bread and Capuns. The mill was renovated in 2005 and is now operating again.

The site includes a stone mill dating from the 18th century. It was replaced at its present location in 1945. Il Mulin thus brings together two distinct time periods: the history of the stone mill and its present-day operation. The dishes mentioned also give a concrete sense of how grain grown in Morissen is used in the kitchen.

More Options in Winter and on Two Wheels

The Triel–Morissen toboggan run has a steady, gentle incline and is also suitable for children. For a cycling tour, the “Haute Route Mundaun” gravel-bike day route offers a different kind of plan: it starts in Ilanz, is 66 kilometres long and includes 1,950 metres of elevation gain. The Haute Route Mundaun descends through Morissen and continues to Vella.

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