Davosersee Rundweg (AKA Lake Davos Trail)

Davosersee Rundweg (in English, Lake Davos Circular Path) is a stunning lakeside walk in Davos, Switzerland. Also known as the Lake Davos Trail, this easy circular track lets you explore the lakeside, surrounded by majestic mountainous scenery.

After a busy few days of challenging mountain hiking, Beck and I found that completing this chilled, loop walk was the perfect way to finish our exploration of the Davos Klosters area.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about doing the Davosersee Rundweg.

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Davosersee Rundweg (Lake Davos Trail)

Davosersee Rundweg roughly translates to Lake Davos Circular Path, Lake Davos Loop Trail, or, even shorter, Lake Davos Trail. The circular lakeside track is also known as the Seepromenade, which roughly translates to ‘lakeside promenade’.

As the name suggests, this walk encircles Lake Davos. The easy and straightforward loop walk is breathtaking. Not only will you enjoy the picturesque lake, but the surrounding natural setting is equally impressive. Located in Davos Valley, the lake is dwarfed by nearby mountains.

If you want to enjoy an easy walk in Davos (that’s also wheelchair accessible), add this one to your itinerary.

Below, we’ll recap the key details concerning the Davosersee Rundweg.

Davosersee Rundweg Details

Type: Loop
Distance: 4km
Time: 1 hour
Accumulated elevation gain: 120m
Difficulty: Very easy
Trailhead: Lake Davos Car Park
Map: AllTrails

Dan walks along a track by a lake called Davosersee Rundweg

Davosersee Rundweg Map

Given the simple nature of the walk, you probably won’t need a map for navigation. But, if you’re the type that likes to be prepared (like me), feel free to download this AllTrails map, just in case!

How to Get There

It’s possible to access the Lake Davos Trail using public transport or by driving.

For public transport, you can take a train or bus to a station/stop in Davos Dorf, near the lake. Whether you take the train or the bus, you’ll then need to walk to the lake, which takes about 5–10 minutes.

To plan your journey and for more information on departure times and costs, visit the bus company’s website (PostAuto) or use the SBB mobile app. Alternatively, use Google Maps.

Davosersee Rundweg Parking

Otherwise, you can simply drive to and park at the Lake Davos Car Park, located at the southern end of the lake. Beck and I hired a car from Zurich Airport for our trip to Davos Klosters. So, we parked there.

Despite the car park’s large size, given the lake’s popularity and accessibility, it can fill up quite quickly. Albeit, there is usually a fairly quick turnover. So even if you arrive and it’s full, a space should become available without having to wait too long.

Beck and I were heading back to Zurich Airport for our flight home in the mid-afternoon. So, we arrived early in the morning to do the Davosersee Rundweg. At this time, the car park had plenty of spaces. But by the time we finished, it was full. And, this was in the middle of October.

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Our Experience Walking Around Lake Davos

Given how straightforward the Lake Davos Trail is, there’s no need for us to provide a trail description. After all, you’re simply walking around a lake!

We walked in an anticlockwise direction. But, in reality, it really doesn’t matter which direction you walk.

Having started earlier in the day, the sun hadn’t yet risen high enough to totally immerse the lake. This difference in sunlit and shaded areas provided interesting contrasts in the lake’s water colour.

Also, early in the morning, a mist still hung over the water. Beck and I rather enjoyed this ambience.

Despite it being a clear day, walking in the shade of the surrounding mountains meant we were all rugged up during the early stages of the walk.

Admittedly, it was a relief to reach the sun’s warmth along the west side of the lake during the second half of the Davosersee Rundweg.

Dan walks along a footbridge on a circular route called Davosersee Rundweg (AKA Lake Davos Trail)

Along this loop walk, you’ll find numerous viewpoints. It seemed after every hundred metres or so, there was a completely new spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Although this easy loop walk isn’t as adventurous as hikes in the surrounding mountains, it offers equally impressive natural scenery.

Personally speaking, the Lake Davos Trail capped off an excellent trip to the Davos Klosters area of Switzerland. Indeed, we highly recommend this walk for its beauty, accessibility, and the abundance of facilities along the route (see below).

Beck stands on a wooden jetty near the lake during a walk called Davosersee Rundweg (AKA Lake Davos Trail)

Useful to Know Before You Go

The Davosersee Rundweg is an accessible trail (route 704). The Lake Davos Trail is mostly flat, with crushed stone and dirt tracks, making it suitable for wheelchair and pram users alike.

There are also wheelchair friendly toilets along the trail.

Make sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Davos is the highest city in Europe, so it can be very cold, even in summer, especially in the early and late hours.

As mentioned, the car park is spacious but does fill up quickly, especially on weekends and during peak seasons. To avoid an annoying wait for a free parking space, arrive earlier or later in the day to avoid the midday crowds.

Along the Lake Davos Trail, there are several lakeside restaurants, especially on its western side. So, feel free to break up your walk with a bite to eat at one of these establishments. The lake views from these places are stunning!

Dan stands on a viewing platform overseeing a lake surrounded by mountains during a walk called Davosersee Rundweg (AKA Lake Davos Trail)

Other Hikes in Davos Klosters

Dan stands on a rock platform, overlooking Alpine lakes

Beck stands on a rock platform looking towards mountains with a cloud inversion filling the valley in the background

Where to Stay Nearby

Davos offers many accommodation options and is the obvious place to stay if you intend to stay near Lake Davos.

Personally, Beck and I stayed in Solaria, which is a quiet neighbouring town of Davos Dorf. That way, we avoided staying in the more built-up and busier hub of Davos Dorf. Solaria certainly boasts a more open and picturesque location.

We had an enjoyable stay at Serviced Apartments by Solaria. Given how expensive Switzerland is, we wanted to stay in an apartment to avoid dining out. This self-catering apartment featured a spacious kitchen and dining area. It was certainly a fantastic base for our time hiking in the Davos Klosters area.