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Bernina Express Route
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Altitude: 2253m
Recommended days: 1 day
The Bernina Express runs 144km from Chur (or St. Moritz) to Tirano in Italy, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253m without the aid of a rack railway — a remarkable feat of engineering. The UNESCO World Heritage route offers views of glaciers, viaducts and Mediterranean landscapes within a single journey.
Highlights
Ospizio Bernina highest point (2,253m, no rack rail)Landwasser Viaduct 65m stone arch bridgeMorteratsch Glacier viewpointBrusio spiral viaduct (unique helix structure)Tirano Italian market town arrival
Getting there
Operated by Rhätische Bahn (RhB). Departs St. Moritz or Chur to Tirano (Italy). Reservation recommended. Travel pass valid on this route.
Activities
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Where to Eat
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