Guide · Switzerland

Graubünden Rail and Engadine

Five days through Graubünden, using the Rhaetian Railway and Engadine bases for engineering, mountain viewpoints, conservation and historic valley culture.

5 days9 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Landwasser Viaduct

Filisur

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    Landwasser Viaduct

    A curving stone railway viaduct carrying the Rhaetian Railway across the Landwasser valley into a cliff tunnel. A visit is centred on six stone arches, cliff tunnel and Rhaetian Railway trains, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Filisur also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in engineering, heritage, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Lake and Muottas Muragl

St Moritz

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    Lake St Moritz

    A small Engadine lake beside St Moritz, surrounded by walking routes and the built landscape of the resort. A visit is centred on lakeside promenade, Engadine mountain backdrop and views of St Moritz, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in St Moritz also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in lake, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Muottas Muragl

    A high viewpoint above the Upper Engadine with broad views across the valley and its chain of lakes. A visit is centred on Upper Engadine lakes, Bernina views and high-level walking, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Samedan also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Diavolezza

Pontresina

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    Diavolezza

    A mountain viewpoint above the Bernina Pass facing the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers and the Bernina massif. A visit is centred on Pers Glacier view, Piz Bernina panorama and high-Alpine terrace, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Pontresina also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

National Park gateway

Zernez

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    Swiss National Park Visitor Centre

    The main visitor centre for Swiss National Park, interpreting Alpine ecology, geology and conservation before entry to the protected valleys. A visit is centred on park ecology exhibitions, conservation interpretation and Zernez gateway, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Zernez also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in nature, museum, education. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Benedictine Convent of Saint John

    A working monastic complex in Val Müstair containing important Carolingian and Romanesque wall paintings. A visit is centred on Carolingian frescoes, Romanesque paintings and historic convent buildings, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Müstair also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, heritage, art. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Rhine Gorge and Lake Cauma

Flims

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    Il Spir Viewpoint

    A platform above the Rhine Gorge near Conn, looking down into the pale limestone walls and forested river corridor. A visit is centred on Rhine Gorge panorama, forest approach and rockslide landscape, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Conn also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Lake Cauma

    A clear forest lake below Flims whose water level and colour are linked to the complex groundwater system of the rockslide landscape. A visit is centred on turquoise water, forest setting and lakeside paths, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Flims also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in lake, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Tarasp Castle

    A prominent castle above the Lower Engadine, visible across the valley from Tarasp and Scuol. A visit is centred on castle towers, restored interiors and Lower Engadine views, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Tarasp also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed attractions and mountain facilities use opening arrangements that can vary by season, weekday, maintenance, weather and public holiday. Check the official website before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information