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Landwasser Viaduct – On the banks of the Landwasser river loop from Filisur
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesSwitzerlandGraubündenAlbulaFilisur
Landwasser Viaduct – On the banks of the Landwasser river loop from Filisur
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Landwasser Viaduct – On the banks of the Landwasser river loop from Filisur
01:42
5.52km
170m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
Train Station
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615 m
Rooty Trail to the Landwasser Viaduct
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Landwasser Viaduct (near Filisur station)
The Landwasser Viaduct is a 65-meter-high and long railway bridge
Its pillars rise majestically 65 meters into the air: the Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula line, which enables the Rhaetian Railway to travel over the roaring Landwasser river over a length of 141.7 meters.
The viaduct leads directly into a steep rock face in a large curve. This breathtaking structure is now the most photographed subject on the Rhaetian Railway line. But the history of the viaduct's construction is also amazing:
The Greek-Swiss engineer Alexander Acatos (1873-1950) was entrusted with the construction of the viaduct. It was also he who later planned the extension of Zurich's main station for the SBB. Under Acatos' instructions, the five limestone pillars with six semicircular vaults, each with a span of 20 meters, were made from March 1901.
For cost reasons, a new construction technique was developed for the construction: the pillars were built without external auxiliary scaffolding. Instead, iron scaffolding was built into the three longest pillars and adjusted in height as construction progressed. The three iron scaffoldings were connected with crossbeams to which electric construction cranes could be mounted. These lifted the required building material to the appropriate pillar height.
A mixture of calcareous mortar and sand was used to connect the stones of the pillars together. The mortar came from a factory in Unterterzen on Lake Walen and was transported to the Landwasser viaduct on a 0.75 meter track laid on the future route.
After only around one and a half years of construction, the Landwasser viaduct was completed in October 1902. The structure has since proven to be resilient: the Landwasser Viaduct only needed minor repairs in 2009.
Today, the Landwasser Viaduct is still the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway and, as an impressive structure, invites passengers, tourists and locals to take photos.
Text / Source: Rhaetian Railway AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH - 7001 Chur
rhb.ch/de/blog/weltbekannt-der-landwasserviadukt
The Landwasser Viaduct is a 65-meter-high and long railway bridge
Its pillars rise majestically 65 meters into the air: the Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula line, which enables the Rhaetian Railway to travel over the roaring Landwasser river over a length of 141.7 meters.
The viaduct leads directly into a steep rock face in a large curve. This breathtaking structure is now the most photographed subject on the Rhaetian Railway line. But the history of the viaduct's construction is also amazing:
The Greek-Swiss engineer Alexander Acatos (1873-1950) was entrusted with the construction of the viaduct. It was also he who later planned the extension of Zurich's main station for the SBB. Under Acatos' instructions, the five limestone pillars with six semicircular vaults, each with a span of 20 meters, were made from March 1901.
For cost reasons, a new construction technique was developed for the construction: the pillars were built without external auxiliary scaffolding. Instead, iron scaffolding was built into the three longest pillars and adjusted in height as construction progressed. The three iron scaffoldings were connected with crossbeams to which electric construction cranes could be mounted. These lifted the required building material to the appropriate pillar height.
A mixture of calcareous mortar and sand was used to connect the stones of the pillars together. The mortar came from a factory in Unterterzen on Lake Walen and was transported to the Landwasser viaduct on a 0.75 meter track laid on the future route.
After only around one and a half years of construction, the Landwasser viaduct was completed in October 1902. The structure has since proven to be resilient: the Landwasser Viaduct only needed minor repairs in 2009.
Today, the Landwasser Viaduct is still the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway and, as an impressive structure, invites passengers, tourists and locals to take photos.
Text / Source: Rhaetian Railway AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH - 7001 Chur
rhb.ch/de/blog/weltbekannt-der-landwasserviadukt
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Landwasser Viaduct
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Landwasser Viaduct (near Filisur station)
Landwasser Viaduct is a 65 meter high and long railway bridge
Its pillars rise majestically to a height of 65 metres: the Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula Line, which enables the Rhaetian Railway to cross the roaring Landwasser River over a length of 141.7 metres.
In a large curve, the viaduct leads directly into a steep rock face. Today, this breathtaking building is the most photographed subject on the route of the Rhaetian Railway. But the history of the origin of the viaduct is also worth admiring:
The Greek-Swiss engineer Alexander Acatos (1873-1950) was entrusted with the construction of the viaduct. It was also he who later planned the extension of the Zurich main station for the SBB. Under Acatos' guidance, the five limestone pillars with six semi-circular vaults, each 20 meters in span, were made from March 1901.
For cost reasons, a new construction technique was developed for the construction: the pillars were built without external scaffolding. Instead, iron scaffolding was walled into the three longest pillars and adjusted in height as construction progressed. The three iron scaffolds were connected with crossbeams on which electric construction cranes could be mounted. These raised the required building material to the corresponding pillar height.
A mixture of calcareous mortar and sand was used to connect the stones of the pillars. The mortar came from a factory in Unterterzen on Lake Walen and was transported to the Landwasser Viaduct being built on a 0.75 meter construction railway laid out on the future route.
After only about one and a half years of construction, the Landwasser Viaduct was completed in October 1902. Since then, the building fabric has proven to be resilient: the Landwasser Viaduct only had to be slightly repaired in 2009.
Today, the Landwasser Viaduct is still the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway and, as an imposing structure, invites passengers, tourists and locals to take photos.
Text / source: Rhätische Bahn AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH - 7001 Chur
rhb.ch/de/blog/world-famous-der-landwasserviaduct
Landwasser Viaduct is a 65 meter high and long railway bridge
Its pillars rise majestically to a height of 65 metres: the Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula Line, which enables the Rhaetian Railway to cross the roaring Landwasser River over a length of 141.7 metres.
In a large curve, the viaduct leads directly into a steep rock face. Today, this breathtaking building is the most photographed subject on the route of the Rhaetian Railway. But the history of the origin of the viaduct is also worth admiring:
The Greek-Swiss engineer Alexander Acatos (1873-1950) was entrusted with the construction of the viaduct. It was also he who later planned the extension of the Zurich main station for the SBB. Under Acatos' guidance, the five limestone pillars with six semi-circular vaults, each 20 meters in span, were made from March 1901.
For cost reasons, a new construction technique was developed for the construction: the pillars were built without external scaffolding. Instead, iron scaffolding was walled into the three longest pillars and adjusted in height as construction progressed. The three iron scaffolds were connected with crossbeams on which electric construction cranes could be mounted. These raised the required building material to the corresponding pillar height.
A mixture of calcareous mortar and sand was used to connect the stones of the pillars. The mortar came from a factory in Unterterzen on Lake Walen and was transported to the Landwasser Viaduct being built on a 0.75 meter construction railway laid out on the future route.
After only about one and a half years of construction, the Landwasser Viaduct was completed in October 1902. Since then, the building fabric has proven to be resilient: the Landwasser Viaduct only had to be slightly repaired in 2009.
Today, the Landwasser Viaduct is still the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway and, as an imposing structure, invites passengers, tourists and locals to take photos.
Text / source: Rhätische Bahn AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH - 7001 Chur
rhb.ch/de/blog/world-famous-der-landwasserviaduct
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2.28 km
On the banks of the Landwasser river
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From the parking lot, a nice wide path leads towards the Landwasser Viaduct. The view into the valley is beautiful.
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2.92 km
Nord Hennings Viewing Platform
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Landwasser Viaduct / Built 1901–02
The Landwasser Viaduct, built in 1901–02, is a 136 m long, 65 m high, 20 m span masonry arch bridge, built on a curve. It is one of the most elegant bridge constructions of the RhB.
Text / Source: Bergün Filisur Tourismus AG Gästeinformation, Veja Stazion 11, Bergün/Bravuogn
berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/de/landwasserviadukt
The Landwasser Viaduct, built in 1901–02, is a 136 m long, 65 m high, 20 m span masonry arch bridge, built on a curve. It is one of the most elegant bridge constructions of the RhB.
Text / Source: Bergün Filisur Tourismus AG Gästeinformation, Veja Stazion 11, Bergün/Bravuogn
berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/de/landwasserviadukt
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3.07 km
Schmitten GR — Landwasser Viaduct
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The viaduct shuttle runs from Filisur to this new stop during the summer season. It's ideal for viewing from the north viewing platform.
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3.58 km
Clà Ferrovia: Landwasser Viaduct Station
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Famous, beautiful, impressive! The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the landmarks of the Rhaetian Railway. If you stand beneath it and watch the red carriages roll over the grey stone arches, you too will know why. But amidst all the amazement, will you also find the QR code of Clà Ferrovia, who has also stopped here?
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3.58 km
View of the Landwasser Viaduct from below
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Landwasserviadukt „142 meters long and 65 meters high bridge piers“
The 142-meter-long Landwasserviadukt is the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway. The viaduct leads in a beautiful curve across the Landwasser Valley directly into the rugged rock face into the Landwasser Tunnel. The hallmark of the Landwasserviadukt are the six closely spaced, 65-meter-high bridge piers with a span of only 20 meters. „Built 1901–02“
Text / Source: Rhätische Bahn AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, Chur
tickets.rhb.ch/de/products/landwasserviadukt
The 142-meter-long Landwasserviadukt is the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway. The viaduct leads in a beautiful curve across the Landwasser Valley directly into the rugged rock face into the Landwasser Tunnel. The hallmark of the Landwasserviadukt are the six closely spaced, 65-meter-high bridge piers with a span of only 20 meters. „Built 1901–02“
Text / Source: Rhätische Bahn AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, Chur
tickets.rhb.ch/de/products/landwasserviadukt
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5.10 km
View of the Valley in Graubünden
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Nice view of the valley
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5.52 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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2.74 km
1.43 km
606 m
492 m
251 m
Surfaces
2.48 km
2.06 km
938 m
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Best wishes and a good start to the new week 🙋♂️😊
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Via the vantage point down over a horse meadow to the renovated Landwasser Viaduct. A kiosk is waiting there for the day-trippers. You can buy sausages to grill yourself.
A brick heated grill awaits the hungry @.
The way back is via …
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