The hike along the Bernina Express route opens up impressive views of the Albula and Bernina line – a 120-year-old masterpiece of the Rhaetian Railway. Countless bridges and spectacular viaducts accompany you on your journey, blending harmoniously with the alpine landscape and rightly becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8 days / 7 nights
from CHF 1’490
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-09-03.
Albula and Bernina line – part of the UNESCO World Heritage of the Rhaetian Railway
On the Ansaina waterway along the roaring Albula
Past cool mountain lakes – Lake Palpuogna, Lago Bianco and Crap Alv Lajets
Albula railway museum for enthusiasts: Inside the art of railway engineering
The spectacular Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur – 65 metres high and 142 metres long
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Thusis
Day 2 Hike from Thusis to Tiefencastel
Day 3 Hike from Tiefencastel to Bergün
Day 4 Hike from Bergün to Spinas and train journey to St. Moritz
Day 5 Train journey from St. Moritz to Morteratsch and hike to Alp Grüm
Day 6 Hike from Alp Grüm to Poschiavo
Day 7 Hike from Poschiavo to Tirano (IT)
Day 8 Return journey from Tirano (IT)
Day 1
Arrival in Thusis
Itinerary
Travel to Thusis by public transport.
Overnight stay in Thusis
Day 2
Hike from Thusis to Tiefencastel
Itinerary
Hike from Domleschg through the Schinschlucht gorge and reach Muldain. The view of the Solis viaduct and the church of St Peter in Mistail is your reward.
Distance: 20 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 925 m ↓ 770 m
Duration: approx. 6h
Overnight stay in Tiefencastel
Day 3
Hike from Tiefencastel to Bergün
Itinerary
The second stage takes you to the Landwasser Viaduct and along the Albula. You visit Filisur and the Stugl railway station before arriving in Bergün.
Distance: 21 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 860 m ↓ 345 m
Duration: approx. 6h
Overnight stay in Bergün
Day 4
Hike from Bergün to Spinas and train journey to St. Moritz
Itinerary
Hike along the mountain hiking trail to Preda, which follows the Albulauf. Discover Lake Palpuogna and reach Spinas. From there, continue by train to St. Moritz.
Distance: 18 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,035 m ↓ 530 m
Duration: approx. 6h
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 5
Train journey from St. Moritz to Morteratsch and hike to Alp Grüm
Itinerary
Take the train from St. Moritz to Morteratsch. From there, you hike through moorland and alpine meadows to Alp Grüm.
Distance: 16 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,320 m ↓ 880 m
Duration: approx. 4h 30min
Overnight stay at Alp Grüm
Day 6
Hike from Alp Grüm to Poschiavo
Itinerary
From Alp Grüm you hike down to Poschiavo.
Distance: 10 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 30 m ↓ 1,155 m
Duration: approx. 3h
Overnight stay in Poschiavo
Day 7
Hike from Poschiavo to Tirano (IT)
Itinerary
You hike from Poschiavo to Tirano (IT). Enjoy the view of the southern landscape and the town's palazzi.
Distance: 19 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 380 m ↓ 950 m
Duration: approx. 4h 30min
Overnight stay in Tirano (IT)
Day 8
Return journey from Tirano (IT)
Itinerary
Travel by public transport from Tirano (IT) to the end point of your journey.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
June to September
Recommended travel period
July to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
New perspective
On the way, you get a new perspective on the buildings along the Bernina Express route. There is also more time to explore these masterpieces.
Customise your trip
8 days / 7 nights
from CHF 1’490
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-09-03.
