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Hiking holidays Via Albula & Bernina North Thusis - St. Moritz

Hiking: Via Albula & Bernina

The worlds most beautiful train line

The long distance walking trail of Via Albula Bernina leads along the UNESCO world heritage train line of the Rhaetian Rail. It runs as close as possible to the Albula and Bernina line and provides fascinating views that open out onto the 100 year old work of art in the magnificent alpine landscape. The first part of this walking trail brings you to Thusis and Albula Valley to Engadine with the world-famous skiing destination St. Moritz.

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Itinerary

Lugage drop-off at Thusis. A spectacular trail leads from Domleschg through the Schinschlucht gorge. The climb to the hamlet of Muldain is rewarded with spectacular views. The Solis viaduct and St. Peters church in Mistail dating from the 8th century form more highlights on this hike.

approx. 6 h
approx. 20 km
925 m
770 m

The second section leads to one of the highlights of the Via Albula/Bernina, the impressive Landwasser viaduct. Prior to this it runs alongside the foaming Albula river and then on the «Wasserweg ansaina» to a scenic spot for a souvenir photo of the world-famous RhB Rhaetian Railway viaduct.

You then continue past Filisur with its historic village centre. Passing the tanzenden Hexen von Bellaluna (dancing witches of Bellaluna) the trail leads up to the well-kept, historic railway station at Stugl. Finishing point at Bergün with its Engadin houses, a mecca for railway enthusiasts.

approx. 6 h
approx. 21 km
860 m
345 m

Hike through a true masterpiece of engineering. The mountain hike follows the banks of the Albula river and several times crosses the railway line, which along this stretch features the boldest of railway routes. The Bahnerlebnisweg (Railway experience trail) illustrates this 100-year-old railway engineering feat.  

Past Preda, the mountain hike leads past the crystal-clear Palpuogna lake, over Weissenstein Alp or Crap Alv up to the Fuorcla Crap Alv (2466 m altitude) and steeply down into Val Bever to the idyllic stage destination of Spinas. From here by train to St. Moritz.

approx. 6 h
approx. 18 km
1'035 m
530 m

Tour character

It is easy to shorten the long legs in the beginning of the trip. If you want to walk everything good stamina is needed. Some of the trails lead over narrow and rocky paths. Surefootedness is needed. Especially for the descend to Val Bever. 

The Via Albula/Bernina at SwitzerlandMobility

The Via Albula in Engadin St. Moritz

Prices & Dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Thusis
  Season 1
09.09.2023 - 24.09.2023

every day
Season 2
17.06.2023 - 08.09.2023

every day
Via Albula & Bernina North, 4 days, CH-GRWTS-04X
Base price
579.-
595.-
Surcharge Single Room 175.- 175.-

Category: 3* hotels

Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
every day
Season 2
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
every day
Via Albula & Bernina North, 4 days, CH-GRWTS-04X
Base price
Surcharge Single Room
579.-
175.-
595.-
175.-

Category: 3* hotels

Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
Season 2
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Thusis
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
St. Moritz
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
105.-
155.-
89.-
139.-
105.-
155.-
89.-
139.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Thusis
  Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023

every day
Season 2
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023

every day
Thusis
Extra night double room (BB) 105.- 105.-
Extra night single room (BB) 155.- 155.-
St. Moritz
Extra night double room (BB) 89.- 89.-
Extra night single room (BB) 139.- 139.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • 3 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Railway pass Thusis – Tirano 2. class (valid for all regular train connections along the way)
  • Entrance to the Albula museum in Bergün
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaboated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 15.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection) 
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Thusis. For direct arrival: Luggage must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from St. Moritz.
Travel documents

Travel documents "digital" 

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online. 

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents: 

  • Your travel program 

  • Luggage tags 

  • Description of how to use the app 

  • Any vouchers 

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance. 

Ratings

5 of 5 Stars (5 Ratings)
5 stars
Monika Steiner CH | 06.07.2022
Alles super
Super tolle Wanderung entlang der Albularoute, immer wieder begleitet, vom vorbeifahrendem Zug. Interessant, die Geschichte der Albulalinie auf diese Weise zu erleben.
5 stars
Daniel BRUNIER FR | 19.08.2017
Très bien
5 stars
D. Beels NL | 12.08.2017
Fantastic week with every day, a new beautiful environment!
We have enjoyed this week much more than we ever expected. We loved the combination and freedom of walking whilst our luggage was moved from hotel to hotel and being able to use the train where it was most convenient. We never worried about the choice of hotel, very happy. Every part of the journey, we got a different, new impression of the sheer beauty- of the Albula and Bernina tracks. The night at Ospizio Bernina is awesome, followed by the walk to Alp Grum, which you should do via Sassal Mason (and have coffee on the terrace there....) !
5 stars
D. O-S. CH | 04.08.2017
wunderbare Natur und Wanderungen und Unterkünfte
Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit dem was uns geboten wurde. Vielen Dank!
5 stars
Heidy Baumer CH | 22.07.2017
UNESCO Albula Bernina Wanderung
Die Wanderung von Spinas über Pontresina, Ospizio Bernina über Sasson Mason nach Alp Grüm ist wunderschön! Übernachtungen im Hotel Saratz, Ospizio Bernina und Alp Grüm sind ein tolles Erlebnis und sehr zu empfehlen! Wanderung nach St.Moritz anstelle von Pontresina ist sicher auch sehr schön.

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