Cascada da Bernina

Medium
0.6 km
0:15 h
85 mhd
0 mhd
Cascada da Bernina
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Cascada da Bernina

Waterfall trail «Cascada da Bernina». Translated from Romansh, the word «Cascada» means waterfall. Because the mountain stream «Ova da Bernina» plunges about two hundred vertical meters down to the valley floor. Besides the roaring spectacle, visitors can also expect technical pioneering achievements.

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Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  1976 m
Lowest Point  1893 m
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Start
Morteratsch parking lot
Destination
Morteratsch parking lot
Coordinates
46.452029, 9.941509

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Description

Just in time for the start of the 2020 hiking season, a new attraction opens in the Bernina Glaciers experience area: The waterfall trail «Cascada da Bernina». Translated from Romansh, the word «Cascada» means waterfall. Because the mountain stream «Ova da Bernina» plunges about two hundred vertical meters here down to the valley floor. The access is located between Morteratsch railway station and public parking lot. The trail then leads up to several waterfall platforms – accompanied by views of the Bernina massif and its glacier world.


Besides the roaring spectacle, visitors can also expect technical pioneering achievements. The Rhaetian Railway winds through tight curves and over historic viaducts on this section. The trains master the altitude differences without a cogwheel and have been electrified since 1908. The railway line of the Bernina route is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. And even the world-famous panoramic trains of the Bernina Express cross the waterfall at this point. By the way, the nearby Morteratsch power plant has been operated since 1891 with water from the Bernina stream. The extensively modernized facility is the oldest existing hydropower plant of the energy supply company Repower.


The new waterfall trail is ideal for walks starting from Pontresina and Morteratsch. It is also suitable as a section on more ambitious hikes. The Cascada da Bernina lies on the hiking route of the Via Valtellina (long-distance hiking trail and former mule track).


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

Hidden Gem

Take a camera with you and time your hike according to the Bernina Express timetable.

Safety Note

Do not place yourself or other persons or objects on the railings of the platforms!

Equipment

Good shoes and warm clothing are recommended. 

Directions

A hiking trail along the river Ova da Bernina with many beautiful viewing platforms.

Directions

Public Transport

Travel Information

By public transport from Pontresina train station.

Parking

Parking directly in front of the entrance, Morteratsch parking lot.

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