Albula Railway Adventure Trail

Open
Medium
17.9 km
5:30 h
275 mhd
965 mhd
Bahnerlebnisweg zwischen Preda und Bergün © BFT
Bahnerlebnisweg © BFT

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Landwasserviadukt im Naturpark Parc Ela von oben
Experience the world of railways between Preda and Filisur
Technique /6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1790 m
Lowest Point  997 m
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Start
Preda
Destination
Filisur
Coordinates
46.589008, 9.775641

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Description

On the hike from Preda via Bergün to Filisur, you gain insight into the world of the Rhaetian Railway. Along the railway adventure trail, you will learn exciting facts about the history of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscape.

Hidden Gem

Combine the hike with a visit to the Albula Railway Museum in Bergün. The museum is located directly at the Bergün station.

Directions

Stage 1: Preda - Bergün

Start: Preda (1,789 m asl)


Goal: Bergün (1,373 m asl)


Hiking time: 2 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min (approximate time)*


Ascent/Descent: approx. 60 / 480 meters


Distance: 7.0 km


Characteristics: (T2) Moderate mountain hike on well-developed but partly narrow trails. Short, steep ascent in the area of the Rugnux spiral tunnel.



Stage 2: Bergün - Filisur


Start: Bergün (1,373 m asl)


Goal: Filisur (1,080 m asl)


Hiking time: 3 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min (approximate time)*


Ascent/Descent: approx. 250 / 540 meters


Distance: 9.0 km


Characteristics: (T2) Moderate mountain hike mostly on well-developed and partly narrow trails. Steep descent from the Stuls station down to the cantonal road. The section Bellaluna - Filisur is an easy (T2) mountain hike.



Stage 3: Filisur - Landwasser Viaduct - Filisur


Start: Filisur (1,080 m asl)


Goal: Filisur (1,080 m asl)


Hiking time: 1 h 30 min (approximate time)*


Ascent/Descent: approx. 200 / 200 meters


Distance: 5.0 km


Characteristics: (T2) Easy hike on well-developed trails.



* The indicated times correspond to pure walking times. If you take time on the way to read the information boards, the time required can double.

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival by the Rhaetian Railway on the UNESCO World Heritage route to Preda or Bergün

Travel Information

From Zurich take the A13 to the Thusis South exit, then continue on the cantonal road towards the Albulapass.

Parking

Parking is available at both starting points - however, we recommend arriving by RhB.

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