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Splügen

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Location: Splügen, Viamala, Graubünden, Switzerland

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1. Ruta Grischun

26.7km

02:28

880m

120m

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2. Rofla Gorge – Sufnersee loop from Ems Werk

94.3km

06:22

1,560m

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3. Rofla Gorge – Sufnersee loop from Rothenbrunnen

150km

11:13

3,620m

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Paul

July 3, 2022

Splügen, Romansh Spleja/Spligia
The towns in the Rheinwald, which were originally located in Romansh-speaking areas, were settled in the late 13th century by German-speaking Walsers from the south via the San Bernardino Pass. From the late Middle Ages to the 19th century, the transport of goods was the main source of income for the local population; most of them lived directly or indirectly from the muleteering trade.
In 1716, the village of Splügen was largely destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt on the remaining foundations. A second fire in 1751 cost six families their possessions.
From 1818 to 1823, the mule tracks over the Splügen and the San Bernardino Pass were almost simultaneously expanded into so-called commercial roads, which led to an upswing in the transit of goods and people. The reason was the rivalry between Piedmont and Austrian Lombardy, so that Lombardy expanded the Splügen Pass on its own account, while Piedmont only had to participate in the Graubünden project - a brief landmark was the bridge south of San Bernardino dedicated to King Vittorio Emanuele. The project for a rail link through Graubünden had been moved to the Lukmanier Pass and was subject to the Gotthard Railway. With the opening of the Gotthard Tunnel in 1882, many locals lost their job and earning opportunities; the transport of goods fell from 14,000 tons to 1,000 tons within a short time. Many emigrated and sought their fortune in the USA or New Zealand.
At the time of the Second World War, there was an intention to submerge Splügen, Medels and Nufenen in a huge reservoir. The 700 meter long and 150 meter high dam would have been built near the Splügen castle ruins; a smaller dam near Sufers. Strong opposition from the population prevented the project. On November 29, 1946, the Rheinwald reservoir project was rejected by the Federal Council after years of legal disputes.
During the Second World War, the Splügen barrier was built in the village and near the castle.
A new chapter in the history of the pass village of Splügen began in 1967 with the opening of the road tunnel.
Text / Source: Wikipedia
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spl%C3%BCgen_GR

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Norbert Arnold

October 20, 2021

Splügen is a typical pass village with a well-preserved villagescape, proud palaces and sun-tanned Walser houses. Despite tourism development, the village has largely managed to preserve its character. In 1995, Splügen was awarded the Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society for the careful preservation of the villagescape.

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PinionRadlerJan

April 1, 2021

Nice little place on the Hinterrhein with access to the Splügen Pass, but also via Nufenen to the San Bernardino Pass.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spl%C3%BCgen_GR, quaeldich.de/paesse/spluegenpass and quaeldich.de/paesse/san- bernardino pass/

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Location: Splügen, Viamala, Graubünden, Switzerland

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