Tschanüff Castle

Castle Ruined medieval castle and former regional fortress

Ruined medieval castle in the Grisons perched on a rocky outcrop; hikers and history buffs visit the ruins, read the interpretive panels and take in high-Alpine views.

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Tschanüff Castle
Tschanüff Castle (Castel Tschanüff), Ramosch/Tschlin area, Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland
46.8331, 10.3756

How to Get to Tschanüff Castle #

Accessible from nearby villages in the Ramosch/Tschlin area by marked hiking trails; approach on foot from local trailheads. Regional roads provide access to starting points.

Tips for Visiting Tschanüff Castle #

  • Wear sturdy footwear-the castle sits on a rocky outcrop and paths can be uneven.
  • Combine a visit with walks in the Engadin valley for a full day of alpine scenery.
  • Check opening details with local tourism offices-private events can restrict access.

Best Time to Visit Tschanüff Castle #

Summer and early autumn are best for visiting Tschanüff when paths are clear and the weather is most reliable.

Summer
June-September · 8-20°C
Best accessibility for trails and castle visits; alpine meadows are in bloom.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C
Fewer visitors and crisp mountain air; good for photography.

Weather & Climate near Tschanüff Castle #

Climate

Tschanüff Castle's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (744 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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