Bernina Express (673)

Medium

37.6 km

4:10 h

632 mhd

1315 mhd

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The local mountain bike route Bernina Express has taken its name from the legendary train of the Rhaetian Railway that travels over the Bernina Pass, and is as varied as it is inspiring. The return journey from Poschiavo by train is part of this tour, which connects the high Engadin valley with the southern Valposchiavo.

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Highest Point 2276 m

Lowest Point 1011 m

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Start

Samedan, railway station

Destination

Poschiavo railway station

Coordinates

46.533551, 9.872656

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Description

From Samedan, the route leads along the Bernina Valley through uniquely beautiful landscapes, which again and again offer views of the impressive glaciers of the Bernina massif. At the top of the pass, it passes Lago Bianco on the left before the descent down to Valposchiavo begins. After only a few metres of descent, you can feel and smell the southern climate and the changed vegetation. The terrace of the Belvedere restaurant or the buffet of the Alp Grüm railway station invite you to take a break and enjoy a drink.
From Cavaglia you can follow the signposted route, which leads along gravel and asphalt roads, or choose the more technically demanding variant along the railway line and the old path.
On the railway journey from Poschiavo to the Bernina Pass you can get an impression of the pioneering spirit of the people who built this route over 100 years ago. If possible, it is worth taking a seat in an open car.

The flowing descent from the Bernina Pass to Pontresina is the crowning glory of this varied tour. By the way: in God Chapütschöl, Pontresina has taken the opportunity to run the route for the ascent and descent on separate paths. While the downhill trail leads down into the valley over rhythmic waves and fluid local curves, the uphill trail winds its way through the picturesque forest over constant changes of direction and climbs of varying steepness. It is the first uphill trail in the Engadin that has been specifically adapted for uphill riding.

More information
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Tel: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch

Hidden Gem

Treat yourself to a piece of homemade cake on the panoramic terrace of the Belvedere Restaurant.

Directions

Samedan - Pontresina - Morteratsch - Bernina pass - Alp Grüm - Cavaglia - Poschiavo

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Public Transport

Rhaetian Railway

Vor über 100 Jahren ging sie in Betrieb: die Berninalinie. 1910 wurde der direkte Zugbetrieb zwischen St. Moritz und Tirano aufgenommen. 61 Kilometer höchste Baukunst vor der Kulisse des höchsten Bündner Bergs. Dieser besondere Hochgenuss, der am gewaltigen Palü- und Morteratschgletscher vorbeiführt, der südliche Lebenslust und alpine Schönheit vereint, ist im Bernina Express tagtäglich erlebbar. Doch zuweilen stockt einem der Atem ob den exponierten Kurven und dem überwältigenden Bergpanorama.

Service passengers

CH-7742 Poschiavo

T +41 81 288 54 54

poschiavo@rhb.ch

www.rhb.ch

Timetable: www.sbb.ch/en

Waypoints

Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Alpine Cheese Dairy Morteratsch

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Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Restaurant Morteratsch

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Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Gasthaus & Hotel Berninahaus

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Lake Engadin St. Moritz

Lej Nair

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Lake Valposchiavo

Lago Bianco

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Restaurant Valposchiavo

Bahnhofbuffet Ospizio Bernina

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Restaurant Valposchiavo

Casa Alpina Belvedere

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Restaurant Valposchiavo

Hotel Restaurant Alp Grüm

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Sports Shop Engadin St. Moritz

Fähndrich Sport

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Sports Shop Engadin St. Moritz

Schweizer Langlauf- und Bikezentrum (cross country and bikecenter)

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Sports Shop Engadin St. Moritz

Bernina Sport

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Bus Station Engadin St. Moritz

Samedan, Bahnhof

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Train Station Engadin St. Moritz

Station Samedan

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Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Alp Grüm

Alp Grüm is located at 2,091 m above sea level on the edge of the first slope of the Valposchiavo. From here you can enjoy an unmistakable view over the whole Valposchiavo, which extends to Italy. In 1910, the Bernina Line of the Rhaetian Railway was built here. The pretty station building, made of quarry stones, is both a restaurant and a hotel and was opened in 1926.

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Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Centrale idroelettrica Cavaglia

Built at the same time as the Palü plant, the Cavaglia plant also came into operation in 1927.

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Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Kraftwerk Palü

In 1927, the Palü power plant went into operation as the top stage of the "upper Poschiavo" power plant chain.

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Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Ponte Runchett da Sotsassa

The covered wooden bridge (about 4,200 kg) crosses a ravine and blends well with the steep slopes above the village.

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Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Ospizio Bernina

The Station Ospizio Bernina on the Bernina Pass forms the highest point of the Bernina route at 2253 m above sea level and is located directly on Lake Bianco.

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Observation Tower Valposchiavo

Cavaglia

Cavaglia is the ideal starting point for numerous excursions on foot or by mountain bike in unspoiled nature. You can't miss a visit to the spectacular Glacier Garden.

A couple of minutes walk from Cavaglia is the extraordinary glacier garden "Marmitte dei Giganti", with its huge glacial potholes and the path in the gorge of the Orrido di Cavaglia.

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Attraction Valposchiavo

Gigant's Pots

In the Cavaglia Glacier Garden, with its typical alpine vegetation and rich flora, there are fascinating glacial mills: wonders of nature created by thousands of years of glaciation. A visit offers a unique, unforgettable experience.

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