Vom Avers über den Septimerpass nach Casaccia

The hike starts in Avers-Juf. The ascent to Forcellina (2,672 m) leads from Avers-Juf southeastwards through the willow slopes. At the top of the pass, the view opens up to the south to the Engadine and Bregaglia mountains. The descent leads past the Leg da Sett to the Septimer Pass (2,310 m), from where you can descend to Casaccia in Bregaglia.

In the Middle Ages, from about the 11th century, the Septimer was considered one of the most important Alpine crossings. The reasons for this were geographical-topographical (direct north-south axis) on the one hand, and political ones on the other. Through generous imperial donations, the Bishop of Chur had come into possession of the territories along the Obere Strasse. This position of power allowed him to direct transit traffic onto "his" road. At the latest the expansion of the Julierstrasse 1820-1826 meant the end of the Septimer as a transit pass. However, it was important for the Bivio – Avers – Bergell region until the 19th century and partly until the middle of the 20th century.

A little refreshment in the Alpenrose inn or in the Edelweiss guesthouse in Avers-Juf before the hike.

Avers-Juf - Forcellina - Septimerpass - Casaccia