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Hello to all train enthusiasts,
Do you want to see the famous Landwasser viaduct up close instead of only 20 seconds from the Glacier Express, Bernina Express or a regional train? You can go there on foot from the Filisur train station, but in July and August there’s an extra option too: a mini road train can take you there. It operates 4 times per day. The price is CHF 10 for a return ticket. There’s no discounts with rail passes.
More information: http://www.rhb.ch/en/world-of-railway-experiences/unesco-world-heritage-rhb/landwasser-express (only in German at the moment)
Have fun!
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Cool! Here’s a “translation” . . .
On the Albula line, halfway between Chur and St. Moritz, an artificial superlative construction is underway: 142 meters long, 65 meters high, and supported by five brick pillars – the land water viaduct. You have to take some time to let the masterpiece work in all its glory. The viaduct site near Filisur is the perfect place for this. From 1 July to 31 August 2019, it can now be easily reached from Filisur station by Chuchu Railway.
To the side, here comes the “Landwasser-Express”! The bright red Tschutschubahn transports small and large excursion guests in 30 minutes to the viaduct site at the Landwasser viaduct. Anyone who has some small money in their pocket is allowed to travel with them. The ticket is available from the driver. He chauffeurs his passengers at a leisurely pace from Filisur station through the picturesque Bündner village. After leaving the village, passengers experience an idyllic ride along the two streams Alvra and Landwasser up to the viaduct square. At each stop, it is possible to get in or out. Through the microphone, the driver reveals facts about the region, which thanks to loudspeakers reach even the rearmost passengers on the 36 seats.
At the foot of the land water viaduct, the “Landwasser-Express” stops. From here, an impressive view of the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway opens up. There is plenty of time to marvel at the masterpiece: how the limestone masonry rises above the wild valley, and how the red trains on the bridge disappear into the vertically sloping rock face directly in the tunnel. Nature, culture and technology play together in this landscape in a unique way and have been the UNESCO World Heritage Designation since 2008. After all impressions have been imprinted, the “Landwasser-Express” takes guests back to Filisur station.
So, this thing is truly beautiful and well worth seeing. But, it can be very frustrating to view. As mentioned, if you’re in a train, you get 20 sec at most, with your face mashed up against a window that reflects a lot of the train interior.
There’s an easy 20 min hike from the Filisur train station to a SE viewing area, and a bit more challenging and longer hike to a NW viewing area. Attachment 1 is a photograph of a map at the Filisur train station (rotated 180 deg so that north is up), and 2 is a photo from the SE viewing area. However, the best views can only be obtained from a drone (youtu.be/gYhPc68FXlo is a good one). Just don’t expect to see these views on a hike or a tour.
Fantastic picture.
I tried it from below once…on film. Exposure latitude required made it a lousy picture.
Slowpoke
I remember when you could sit at the foot of the Landwasser viaduct and only see birds, animals and a hiker every so often…bliss…
Another view of the Landwasser with a regular train crossing it – bit.ly/2NBaVCi
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