The Carrera–Versam hike begins in Valendas near Carrera and leads via Brün, Imschlacht, Calörtsch, Arezen and Fahn to Versam. It takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, is 13.2 km long, and includes 854 m of ascent and 803 m of descent. After leaving the settlement, the section from Carrera to Brün runs mostly along a hiking trail.
Those choosing Carrera as a destination for their trip may want to rent a holiday apartment.
History and Culture
Until the first half of the 17th century, Carrera belonged as an estate to the medieval Lordship of Valendas. Paspels Castle and Rietberg Castle are located in the vicinity of Carrera.
Nature and Landscape
Carrera is listed under site number 9515 in the Swiss Federal Inventory of Dry Meadows and Pastures of National Importance. The Valendas and Carrera common land belongs to the pastures and alpine meadows owned by the municipality of Safiental.
The summit of Cauma is located in the vicinity of Carrera. The summit of Piz Riein Nordgipfel, the summit of Mutta Sura and the summit of Piz Mirutta are also located in the surrounding area.
Routes and Activities
The faszinaturWeg Rheinschlucht circular trail comprises seven stations, including one at the Carrerabach stream. On the way back to Valendas, the faszinaturWeg Rheinschlucht follows the Rhine and the Carrerabach stream.
Camping Carrera has space for 20 motorhomes and 40 tents on 12 designated levels. Camping Carrera is a starting point for canoe trips through the Rhine Gorge.
Wider Regional Area
The Chur Animal and Leisure Park is a zoo in the wider regional area surrounding Carrera. The Falkenstein ruins are also located in the wider regional area surrounding Carrera.
