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The Rein da Sumvitg is a wild, alpine mountain stream in the Surselva region of the canton of Graubünden. It rises in the Péz Terri area and flows through the Val Sumvitg, at times through narrow, rocky gorges. With its clear, powerful waters, it shapes the landscape and flows into the Vorderrhein near Sumvitg.

The valley itself—the Val Sumvitg—is a side valley of the Surselva in the canton of Graubünden (Switzerland). It extends south of the village of Sumvitg and is traversed by the Rein da Sumvitg. The valley is characterized by an unspoiled alpine landscape with dense forests, steep slopes, and traditional mountain pastures. Particularly impressive is the wild gorge “Val da Pigniu,” which flows into the Val Sumvitg. The valley offers peace, seclusion, and rich biodiversity—a quiet, largely undeveloped place for nature lovers and hikers.

From Sumvitg, you can also reach the famous Greina Plateau after a very beautiful—though at times strenuous—hike.

The Greina is a high-alpine plateau in the Swiss Alps that stretches between the cantons of Graubünden and Ticino. It lies at an elevation of around 2,200 meters above sea level and is known for its unique moorland, vast grassy plains, and spectacular mountain scenery. The Greina is considered a natural paradise and was spared from the construction of a reservoir thanks to environmental protests in the 1980s. Today, it is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers—a symbol of successful landscape conservation in Switzerland.