Top to Bottom 2.0

Difficult

56.8 km

6:30 h

304 mhd

2078 mhd

Show all 12 images

Top to Bottom 2.0 starts at Ospizio Bernina. The first descent leads via the Poschiavino Trail to Poschiavo, then comfortably back to Ospizio Bernina with the RhB and on the second descent to Pontresina.

Overview
Details
Description
Directions
Waypoints

Plan this tour

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2327 m

Lowest Point 1011 m

Best Season

Jan

Feb

Mär

Apr

Mai

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Okt

Nov

Dez

Start

Ospizio Bernina

Destination

Pontresina

Coordinates

46.409056, 10.019547

Details

Description

Up to the start of the Top to Bottom 2.0 route on the Bernina Pass with the RhB. The challenging Poschiavino Trail is the first to be ridden. It is named after the Poschiavino River, which accompanies the trail repeatedly and springs near the impressive limestone formations I Gessi. After the limestone mountains, it goes through Val Laguné to the entrance of Val di Camp. From Angeli Custodi it's an easy roll to the Piazza of Poschiavo, where a gelato or pizza awaits. The second part starts again at the Bernina Pass. The RhB also takes you up from Poschiavo (bike carriages on the regional trains). The second descent through Val Bernina is less steep. Over the easy Lago Bianco, Bernina, Arlas, and Alp Bondo Trails, you reach the moderately difficult Morteratsch Trail to the pass road near Morteratsch. One hairpin up and to the start of the Montebello Trail, which takes you to Pontresina.

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

Hidden Gem

Start the route early! Please note that capacity for bike transport on the train is very limited. Delays may occur. Bike transport on the Bernina Express is not possible!

Directions

Ospizio Bernina - Poschiavino Trail - Poschiavo - with RhB to the Bernina Pass - Bernina Trail - Arlas Trail - Alp Bondo Trail - Morteratsch Trail - Montebello Trail - Pontresina

Waypoints

Bus Station Valposchiavo

Ospizio Bernina, Stazione

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Lake Valposchiavo

Lago Bianco

Lago Bianco is located on the Bernina Pass. The pass road and the Rhaetian Railway pass by it

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

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.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

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.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Viewpoint Valposchiavo

Alp Grüm

Alp Grüm is located at 2,091 m above sea level, along the bank of the first slope of the Valposchiavo. From this point you can enjoy an unmistakable view over the entire Valposchiavo, which extends to neighboring Italy. In 1910 the Bernina Line of the Rhaetian Railway was built there. The station building is built of stone ashlars and is also a restaurant and hotel. It opened in 1926.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

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.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Lake Engadin St. Moritz

Lej Nair

The Lej Nair lies below the Lago Bianco at the Bernina Pass

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Natural Monument Engadin St. Moritz

Cascada da Bernina

Waterfall Trail "Cascada da Bernina." Translated from Romansh, the word "cascada" means waterfall. The mountain stream "Ova da Bernina" plunges about 200 meters down to the valley floor.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Valposchiavo

Ristorante Cambrena

The Cambrena restaurant is located on the Bernina Pass at 2253 m above sea level

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Bahnhofbuffet Ospizio Bernina (oua_613222436_image)

Restaurant Valposchiavo

Station buffet Ospizio Bernina

The small station buffet is located directly next to the Ospizio Bernina train station on Lago Bianco

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Berninahaus

Guesthouse at the foot of the Bernina Pass

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Valposchiavo

Restaurant 2309

Restaurant with traditional Swiss and Italian dishes at 2309 m above sea level.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Restaurant Morteratsch

Local, down-to-earth, almost always homemade - the restaurant at the foot of the Morteratsch glacier

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

Morteratsch Alpine Cheese Dairy

Alpine brunch, cheese making show, whey bath - cheese for all the senses

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Glacier Garden Engadin St. Moritz

Morteratschgletscher

How elegantly the Rhaetian Railway winds through the nature of the Upper Engadine can be observed from the Montebello curve. It turns here on a 180-degree curve and parades in front of the vivid panorama with Morteratsch Glacier, which lies embedded between the peaks of the Bernina Group.

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Restaurant Engadin St. Moritz

VR Bistro Diavolezza

Small bistro at the exhibition «VR Glacier Experience» at the valley station Diavolezza

Now open bis ${formattedHours.closesAtString}

Closed

Opens again on ${formattedHours.nextOpening.opensAtString}

${formattedHours.notice}

Responsible for this content: Engadin Tourismus AG.

This website uses technology and content from the Outdooractive platform.