One of the most famous descents in Switzerland, which is even officially signposted. A fun trail takes you from the Bernina Pass to Poschiavo and follows the tracks of the Rhaetian Railway (the "Bernina Express") for quite a while, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and which you can use as a "shuttle" to travel from Poschiavo back to Pontresina or Chur.

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oro96

July 7, 2022

Mountain biking

The trail is Route 673 or Bernina express, which runs from Samedan in the Engadin to here. While the route to Ospizio Bernina is relatively gentle, the descent from Alp …

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September 3, 2022

Mountain biking

What's left to tell? Fantastic trail with some challenging sections where good brakes are needed. Also, lots of hikers - so start early and/or go on weekdays.

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Distance 4.95 km

Uphill 60 m

Downhill 620 m

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Location: Poschiavo, Bernina, Graubünden, Switzerland

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