Medel occupies a high Alpine valley in the Surselva region of Grisons, where the Rein da Medel runs north towards the Vorderrhein. The municipality, also known as Medel (Lucmagn), extends along the road to the Lukmanier Pass, a historic route between Grisons and Ticino. Curaglia is its principal settlement, joined by small hamlets on the valley slopes and floor. Romansh, especially the Sursilvan variety, remains part of local life alongside German. Meadows, forests and steep mountain terrain set the rhythm here, while the pass road provides the valley’s defining connection south. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Medel and Grisons.
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