Safien Valley
History
Historically economically used by Romansh speakers without settlements, the inner part of the valley was settled by German speaking Walser people in the late 13th century. Population fell from 1,798 in 1850 to 994 in 1980 and has since stabilized just above 1,000.
Every two years Art Safiental takes place, inviting artists to participate to a theme.
Geology
From the Ruinaulta gorge formed by the Rhine at about 620 Meters above the Sea, the public road into the valley ends after some 22 kilometers at a Level of 1720 meters. The mountains on the much steeper eastern flank of the valley reach roughly 3000 Meters (Bruschghorn, Piz Beverin). The western side of the valley is less steep but reaches 2900 meters at Piz Tomül in the southwestern part and Piz Fess in its northern pert as well.
Gallery
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View to Glaspass and Piz Beverin
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Safien Valley as seen from Tenna
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Safien Valley as seen from Safien
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Mountains in Safien Valley
References
- ^ Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (in German) accessed 2 January 2013
External links
46°41′48″N 9°19′28″E / 46.69667°N 9.32444°E