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title: "A 2-lake ramble: Mystical Cresta to picturesque Cauma"
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# A 2-lake ramble: Mystical Cresta to picturesque Cauma

> A scenic two-lake hike near Flims in Graubünden, Switzerland, linking the mystical, protected Lake Cresta with the turquoise and paradisical Lake Cauma through a stretch of pine forest.

## Destination
Graubünden Canton, Switzerland, in the area between Trin and Flims municipalities.

## Getting there
Drive toward Flims in Graubünden; the route starts at Trin-Mulin.

## When to go
The article mentions a fall hike, suitable when lower elevations are fogged in but Graubünden remains sunny.

## Why visit
Two beautiful mountain lakes of contrasting character can be visited in a single easy half-day hike through the Flims pine forest, with an optional detour to views of the Rhine Gorge.

## What to see
- **Lake Cresta** — A protected nature landmark of Graubünden, ringed by forest, with an abandoned jetty and a raft giving it a mystical feel; reachable only on foot.
- **Lake Cauma** — A popular, turquoise-colored lake near Flims with a small islet in its center, described as paradisical and painterly.
- **II Spir viewing platform** — A viewpoint accessible via a short detour through Conn between the two lakes, overlooking the Rhine Gorge, known as Switzerland's Grand Canyon.
- **Felsbach Gorge** — Passed on the return leg of the route between Flims and Trin-Mulin.

## What to do
- **Hiking the Flims forest loop** — A 4.5-hour round trip from Trin-Mulin through the pine forest visiting both lakes and the gorge, including photo stops and a picnic.
- **Picnic at Lake Cauma** — The authors stopped for a leisurely picnic on the shore of Lake Cauma during the hike.

## Good to know
The full route is: Trin-Mulin – Lake Cresta – Lake Cauma – Flims – Felsbach Gorge – Trin-Mulin. Total time was 4.5 hours including stops. Lake Cresta is a protected nature landmark and accessible on foot only.

## Photos

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  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Calem-Rabelo-Quinta-da-Foz-Porto-Ponte-Dom-Luis-I.jpg"
    caption: "Emblems of Porto: Rabelo boat and the Dom Luis I. Bridge"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Chocolataria-das-Flores.jpg"
    caption: "Brunch and lunch menus of the Chocolataria"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Portwein-Degustation-Armazem-Luxury-Housing-Lounge.jpg"
    caption: "Port wine tasting in the lounge"
```