The sections of the Rhaetian Railway route between Preda, Bergün and Filisur are among the most spectacular in the world. The Railway Adventure Trail Albula, which runs parallel to the railway line, offers a perfect balance of landscape and technology. The three stages between the Albula Tunnel and the Landwasser Viaduct are equipped with current and historical information and offer exciting insights into the everyday life of the Rhaetian Railway, technology, culture and the people of the Albula Valley.
Stages
Stage 1: Preda - Bergün
Stage 2: Bergün - Filisur
Stage 3: Filisur - Landwasser Viaduct - Filisur
Start
Preda (1,789 m above sea level)
Bergün (1,373 m above sea level)
Filisur (1,080 m above sea level)
Destination
Bergün (1,373 m above sea level)
Filisur (1,080 m above sea level)
Filisur (1,080 m above sea level)
Hiking time
2h 15 min to 2h 45 min (indicative time)*
3h 15 min to 3h 45 min (indicative time)*
1h 30 min (indicative time)*
Difference in altitude (up/down)
approx. 60 / 480 metres
approx. 250 / 540 metres
approx. 200 / 200 metres
Distance
7.0 km
9.0 km
5.0 km
Characteristics
Mountain hike with medium degree of difficulty on well-surfaced but often narrow paths. Short, steep climb near the Rugnux helical tunnel.
Mountain hike with medium degree of difficulty, mainly on well-surfaced but often narrow paths. Steep descent from Stuls railway station to the trunk road. Bellaluna - Filisur section easy (T2) mountain hike.
Simple hike on well-surfaced paths.
The times indicated are pure walking times. If you stop along the way to read the information panels, you may need double the time.
Railaway adventure trail albula guidebook
The book on the Albula Adventure Trail contains exciting stories about the Albula Line.