Via Albula/Bernina

Hiking along the UNESCO World Heritage trail

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The Via Albula/Bernina is truly unique – a hiking route that criss-crosses the railway line. It lets you explore the Albula/Bernina UNESCO World Heritage route on foot in 10 stages. And if your legs get tired, you can hop aboard an RhB train at any time.

Tackle the 131 kilometres of the UNESCO World Heritage route in any combination of 10 stages. The long-distance hiking trail follows the Albula and Bernina lines from North to South – passing through three language regions and cultures – and allows you to take a close-up look at bridges, viaducts, helical tunnels and old railway stations. The World Heritage RhB app and the Via Albula/Bernina hiking guide show you the way and will add a touch of spice to your hike with riveting information from the early days of railway engineering.

Choose one of our hiking packages: a 3-day hike on the Albula or Bernina trail, or a 6-day hike combining Albula and Bernina. Our specialists will organise your accommodation and transport of luggage between hotels. And with the railway pass included, you can hop on board whenever you feel like it. You will find our offer here: www.eurotrek.ch/albula-bernina

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Lai da Palpuogna, "the most beautiful place in Switzerland", is just one of the many highlights on the Via Albula/Bernina.

Albula/Bernina UNESCO World Heritage route

The Albula and Bernina section of track is a masterpiece in terms of civil engineering and routing. Landscape and railway blend into one: in wide radiuses, ingenious man-made structures punctuate rugged valleys. The Landwasser Viaduct, the helical tunnels between Bergün and Preda and the Brusio Circular Viaduct all stand testimony to the early, pioneering days of the railway.

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Palpuogna Lake

In 2007, the Swiss voted the Lai da Palpuogna as «the most beautiful place in Switzerland». From Preda, the mountain lake can be reached on foot within an hour. Gaze deep into the water and be mesmerized by the subtle gradations of colour. The majestic peaks of Piz Ela and Piz Rugnux are reflected in the clear mountain water. Fire pits are ready and waiting for a BBQ in summer.

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Bernina Pass

This hike takes you through the mighty mountain landscape of the Bernina Range up onto the 'rooftop' of the Rhaetian Railway. The Ospizio Bernina is situated at 2,253 metres above sea level. You can grab a refreshing coffee or tea in the freshly renovated Albergo bistro at the summit. In the distance you can see melt waters flowing down into the valley, adding a touch of colour: white for Lago Bianco, black for Lej Nair. Welcome to the Bernina watershed.

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Cavaglia Glacier Garden

During the Ice Age some 11,000 years ago, the Palü Glacier formed a glacial hollow here. The glacier mills at Caviglia are ten metres deep and five metres wide. The ice has left behind a fascinating landscape full of natural sculptures, which can now be reached directly by rail. Experts will guide you round, providing fascinating details.

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Poschiavo

The picturesque village of Poschiavo is dominated by three towers: the Romanesque tower of the Catholic Church, the Baroque tower of the Reformed Church and the medieval tower of the town hall. The landlords of the typical Graubünden restaurants in the village take pride in their delicious Pizzoccheri. A glass of Veltliner will also stand you in good stead. Viva!

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Via Albula/Bernina North - 3-day hike from Thusis to St. Moritz

Day 1

Journey to Thuis / Thusis - Tiefencastel

  • Journey to Thusis
  • Baggage drop-off in Thusis
  • Hike from Thusis to Tiefencastel (walking time approx. 6 hours, around 20 km, ↑925 m ↓770 m)
  • Overnight stay in Tiefencastel in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Schin Gorge, the village of Muldain, Solis Viaduct, church of St. Peter in Mistail
 
Day 2

Tiefencastel - Bergün

  • Hike from Tiefencastel to Bergün via Filisur (walking time approx. 6 hours, around 21 km, ↑860 m ↓345 m)
  • Overnight stay in Bergün in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Landwasser Viaduct, Ansaina Waterway, Filisur, historic railway station in Stugl, Bergün railway village, Albula railway museum
 
Day 3

Bergün - Spinas / Trip by rail Spinas - St. Moritz

  • Mountain hike from Bergün via Preda over the Albula Pass to Spinas, trip by rail from Spinas to St. Moritz (walking time approx. 6 hours, approx. 18 km, ↑1’035 m ↓530 m)
  • Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Railway Adventure Trail Albula, along the Rhaetian Railway Albula line, Palpuogna Lake, Spinas
  • Please note: You must be sure-footed for the descent into Val Bever.
 
Day 4  
  • Departure or extension
 

 

Price: from CHF 579.00

Book now at: www.eurotrek.ch 

Please note: arrive Thusis by public transport. Baggage drop-off at the relevant counter by 10 am. Depart St. Moritz by public transport.

Via Albula/Bernina South - 3-day hike from Morteratsch to Tirano

Day 1

Journey to Pontresina / Morteratsch - Alp Grüm

  • Journey to Pontresina
  • Baggage drop-off in Portresina
  • Rail journey Pontresina - Morteratsch
  • Hike from Morteratsch to Alp Grüm (walking time approx. 4.5 hours, around 16 km, ↑1’320 m ↓880 m)
  • Overnight stay at Alp Grüm in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Glacier world of Morteratsch, the watershed between Lago Bianco-Lej Nair, Sassal Mason viewpoint - panoramic view guaranteed!
 

 

Day 2

 

Alp Grüm - Poschiavo

  • Hike from Alp Grüm to Poschiavo (walking time approx. 3 hours, around 10 km, ↑30 m ↓1’155 m)
  • Overnight stay in Poschiavo in a double or single room
  • Highlights: High valley of Cavaglia, glacier mills
 
Day 3

Poschiavo - Tirano

  • Hike from Poschiavo to Tirano (walking time approx. 4.5 hours, around 19 km, ↑380 m ↓950 m)
  • Overnight stay in Tirano in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Brusio circular viaduct, various fruit, chestnut and wine areas, Tirano
 
     
 
Day 4  
  • Departure or extension
 

 

Price: from CHF 559.00
Book now at: www.eurotrek.ch 

Please note: arrive Pontresina by public transport. Baggage drop-off at the relevant counter by 10 am. Depart Tirano by public transport.

Via Albula/Bernina - 6-day hike from Thusis to Tirano

Day 1

Journey to Thusis / Thusis - Tiefencastel

  • Journey to Thusis
  • Baggage drop-off in Thusis
  • Hike from Thusis to Tiefencastel (walking time approx. 6 hours, around 20 km, ↑925 m ↓770 m)
  • Overnight stay in Tiefencastel in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Schin Gorge, the village of Muldain, Solis Viaduct, church of St. Peter in Mistail
 
Day 2

Tiefencastel - Bergün

  • Hike from Tiefencastel to Bergün via Filisur (walking time approx. 6 hours, around 21 km, ↑860 m ↓345 m)
  • Overnight stay in Bergün in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Landwasser Viaduct, Ansaina Waterway, Filisur, historic railway station in Stugl, Bergün railway village, Railway musuem Albula
 
Day 3

Bergün - Spinas / Trip by rail Spinas - St. Moritz

  • Mountain hike from Bergün via Preda and over the Albula Pass to Spinas, trip by rail from Spinas to St. Moritz (walking time approx. 6 hours, approx. 18 km, ↑1’035 m ↓530 m)
  • Overnight stay in St. Moritz in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Railway Adventure Trail Albula, along the Rhaetian Railway Albula line, Palpuogna Lake, Spinas
  • Please note: You must be sure-footed for the descent into Val Bever.
 
Day 4

Trip by rail St. Moritz - Morteratsch / Morteratsch - Alp Grüm

  • Trip by rail from St. Moritz to Morteratsch
  • Hike from Morteratsch to Alp Grüm (walking time approx. 4.5 hours, around 16 km, ↑1’320 m ↓880 m)
  • Overnight stay at Alp Grüm in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Glacier world of Morteratsch, the watershed between Lago Bianco-Lej Nair, Sassal Mason viewpoint - panoramic view guaranteed!
 
Day 5

Alp Grüm - Poschiavo

  • Hike from Alp Grüm to Poschiavo (walking time approx. 3 hours, around 10 km, ↑30 m ↓1’155 m)
  • Overnight stay in Poschiavo in a double or single room
  • Highlights: High valley of Cavaglia, glacier mills
 
Tag 6

Poschiavo - Tirano

  • Hike from Poschiavo to Tirano (walking time approx. 4.5 hours, around 19 km, ↑380 m ↓950 m)
  • Overnight stay in Tirano in a double or single room
  • Highlights: Brusio circular viaduct, various fruit, chestnut and wine areas, Tirano
 
Day 7  
  • Departure or extension
 

Price: from CHF 1 055.00

Book now at: www.eurotrek.ch 

Please note: arrive Thusis by public transport. Baggage drop-off at the relevant counter by 10 am. Depart Tirano by public transport.

Included services

  • 3 or 6/7 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Railway pass Thusis - Tirano for all regular second-class trains (return journey to your point of departure included in the railway pass)
  • Perfectly prepared routes
  • Guide Book
  • Detailed tour documentation
  • Service hotline
    • Arrival by rail attracts a discount
    • Travel documents including a SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription

Not included:

  • Any visitors’ tax applicable is not included in the tour price

 

General Informationen

Daily arrival: 15 June – 29 September 2024

Via Albula/Bernina hiking guide

If you book the Via Albula/Bernina Package via Eurotrek, the Via Albula/Bernina hiking guide is included in the services, otherwise the hiking guide through the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Albula/Bernina landscape is available in the Railshop for CHF 20.00

RhB UNESCO World Heritage app

Let the mobile travel and hiking guide show you the way along the UNESCO World Heritage route by GPS: the smartphone app makes it possible – and also provides useful information about the Via Albula/Bernina, the railway, the places and sights worth seeing along the way.

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Phone +41 43 422 60 22

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Timetable

Timetable information can be found here