The best MTB trails around Albula/Alvra

Landwasser Viaduct / Built 1901–02 The Landwasser Viaduct, built in 1901–02, is a masonry arch bridge, built in a curve, with a length of 136 m, a height of 65 m and spans of 20 m. It is one of the most elegant bridge constructions of the RhB. Text / Source: Bergün Filisur Tourismus AG Gästeinformation, Veja Stazion 11, Bergün/Bravuogn https://www.berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/de/landwasserviadukt

The Landwasser Viaduct of the Rhaetian Railway A must-see for all railway enthusiasts – beauty and boldness combined. With its 65m high, tapering pillars, the viaduct is one of the most elegant bridge constructions in Graubünden and the most photographed work of art of the Rhaetian Railway. The largest and at the same time most spectacular structure on the 63-kilometer-long Albula line between Thusis and St. Moritz. The Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway have been part of the Unesco World Heritage since mid-July 2008, and are only the third railway line worldwide to do so. The construction of the three main pillars of the viaduct in 1901/1902 was an architectural masterpiece, as they were built without scaffolding using two cranes. After 106 years, the masonry and the track trough were repaired for the first time. The natural stone viaduct made of calcdolomite is 142 meters long and leads in a sweeping curve over the wild Landwasser valley directly into a tunnel, the entrance of which is located on the vertically falling rock face. From the village of Filisur, a footpath leads in half an hour to a beautiful viewpoint from which the viaduct can be admired (and photographed). The path continues either down to the river, under the viaduct into the gorge, or at the fork in the path to the viewpoint, continuing for two hours to the Wiesenv iaduct. This can also be crossed on a footpath and thus becomes a special experience with a deep view. Text / Source: Bergün Filisur Tourismus AG, Veja Stazion 11, Bergün / Bravuogn https://www.myswitzerland.com/de-ch/erlebnisse/landwasserviadukt-der-rhb/

Landwasser Viaduct (near Filisur station) Landwasser Viaduct is a 65-meter-high and long railway bridge. Its pillars majestically rise 65 meters high: The Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula Line, which allows the Rhaetian Railway to cross the roaring Landwasser river over a length of 141.7 meters. In a large curve, the viaduct leads directly into a steep rock face. This breathtaking structure is today the most photographed subject on the Rhaetian Railway line. But the origin story of the viaduct is also amazing: The Greek-Swiss engineer Alexander Acatos (1873-1950) was entrusted with the construction of the viaduct. He was also the one who later planned the expansion of Zurich Main Station for the SBB. Under Acatos's guidance, the five limestone pillars with six semi-circular arches, each with a span of 20 meters, were built starting in March 1901. For cost reasons, a new construction technique was developed for the building: The pillars were built without external scaffolding. Instead, iron frameworks were embedded in the three longest pillars and adjusted in height with each construction progress. The three iron frameworks were connected with crossbeams, to which electric construction cranes could be mounted. These lifted the necessary building materials to the respective pillar height. To connect the stones of the pillars, a mixture of calcareous mortar and sand was used. The mortar came from a factory in Unterterzen on Lake Walen and was transported to the emerging Landwasser Viaduct via a construction railway laid on the future track with a 0.75-meter gauge. After only about one and a half years of construction, the Landwasser Viaduct was completed in October 1902. The building substance has since 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: Rhaetian Railway AG, Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH - 7001 Chur https://www.rhb.ch/de/blog/weltbekannt-der-landwasserviadukt

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 https://tickets.rhb.ch/de/products/landwasserviadukt

A beautiful village with gorgeous houses and great restaurants. We were particularly taken with the spa hotel.

The church also fits perfectly into the rest of the village. The external staircase gives it a distinctive

Interesting museum about the history of the RHB, with lots of information and interactive stations for all ages.

Not for beginners! Very nice and panoramic, coasting the river! The flow is interrupted by a couple of very difficult sections (S3) with rocks where walking may be wiser 😀 🪨 🏍