The old cog railroad has been running intermittently since 1899 and as soon as you get on board, you understand why the Schatzalp ski resort calls itself 'SlowMountain'. Everything runs a little slower here and we enjoy the distance from the general hustle and bustle that can be seen in the other Davos areas on such a fabulous day with glorious weather after fresh snowfall. We are also pleasantly surprised at the ticket office with what is probably the cheapest touring ticket in the country! Where else in Switzerland can you get 1000 vertical meters for CHF 16? Even during the ride on the three means of transport (cable car, chairlift, T-bar), the pace of everyday life is slowed down and we are perfectly prepared for the leisurely round to the Chörbsch Horn.
Ascent
Depending on your taste (and the avalanche situation), you can enjoy a first descent from the top station of the T-bar lift or strap on your touring skins directly to traverse to Strelasee while maintaining altitude. We then climb along the ridge for a while and then cross the slope below P. 2492. Here, too, we can ascent further and plan a descent. We decide to ski down the few meters in altitude and head for Latschüelfurgga at 2409 m. From here, we climb up to the Wannengrat ridge. The safer option first loses a few meters in altitude to the southwest and bypasses the somewhat steeper slopes below P. 2517. Even if there is often a direct track to the ridge, you shouldn't trade the little extra effort for the supposed savings of a track, but decide for yourself whether the track is the most sensible choice considering avalanche situation. The SnowFlurry only recently pointed out that it is a fallacy to regard an existing track as safer! The route then continues along the ridge with fantastic views to the summit of the Chörbsch Horn (2651 m).
