Watch the trains while walking from Pontresina to Punt Muragl

Train heading for Pontresina near Punt Muragl

This train, heading for Pontresina, took off from Scuol-Tarasp in the east of Graubünden.

Overview Route

Walking along the Bernina railway from Pontresina to Punt Muralg

Short route to view the trains on the famous Bernina line.

ROUTE

How to travel to Pontresina, how to walk to Punt Muragl.

Hiking time: 0h40
Difficulty: easy
Elevation: 1743 - 1770 m
Distance: 2.5 km
Terrain: meadow, valley
Region: Upper Engadine (Graubünden)

About the trail

This easy even route runs through the lowest part of the valley Val Bernina. It runs parallel to the railroads to St. Moritz and Samedan, which makes this route perfect for train enthusiasts.

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Walking from Pontresina to Punt Muragl

Walking along the Bernina railway from Pontresina to Punt Muralg

ROUTE

Facts Pontresina - Punt Muragl

About the trail

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