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23.2 miles
Distance
2,542 ft
Climb
-4,830 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2,287 ft
Altitude change
3,323 ft
Altitude min
5,611 ft
Altitude start
3,323 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-99.2%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
The Bernina-Express tour is named after the legendary Rhaetian Railway train travelling through a UNESCO world heritage site to the Bernina Pass. The mountain bike route is no less spectacular: it starts in Samedan, past the glaciers of the Bernina range, across long gently rising sections, alternating with two steep but short ascents to the top of the Bernina Pass at 2200 meters.
The technical and fun ride into the southern Puschlav valley is known for flat tires because of the many gullies, which means: take an extra hose and be careful. You quickly feel and smell the southern climate and the change in the vegetation. The super trail down to Poschiavo starts in Cavaglia. You have to cross the railway track several times and extra care is necessary. Both the railway line and the single trail are unparalleled here. The former was named a world heritage site by UNESCO, the latter is an epic trail according to the International Mountain Bike Association. Reaching the piazza of Poschiavo is as sweet as the gelato in the restaurant.
To return to Ospizio Bernina and for a view of Poschiavo Lake we take the Rhaetian Railway. If you feel like it, you can hop off and take the downhill ride back to Pontresina for a triumphant finale to the tour. The leisurely alternative is to stay on the train until you reach Pontresina.
source: schweizmobil.ch
Detailed Description
Bernina Express #673 is a 23 mile popular intermediate route located near Samedan. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 2,542 ft with a max elevation of 7,425 ft then descends -4,830 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 6, 2026)
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Distance23 miles
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Altitude change-2,287 ft
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Altitude min3,323 ft
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Altitude start5,611 ft
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Altitude end3,323 ft
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Climb2,542 ft
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Descent-4,830 ft
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Grade-1.9%
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Grade max-99.2%
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Grade min35.8%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Route Sections
| 1 | Bernina Uphill
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| 2 | Downhill to Puschlav
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Trails in Route
| 1,217 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 997 ft | |||||
| 1,207 ft | |||||
| 3,999 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,255 ft | |||||
| 1,066 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,766 ft | |||||
| 2,031 ft | |||||
| 3,140 ft | |||||
| 3,458 ft |
Route POI
 | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off | |
| Trainstation Alp Gruem | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Cavaglia | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Poschiavo | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Diavolezza | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Pontresina | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Samedan | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
 | Cambrena | Other |
| Agriturismo Alpe Palu | Other |
| Piazza Poschiavo | Other |
 | Alp Gruem | Viewpoint |
| Casa Alpina Belvedere | Other |
 | Camping Morteratsch | Camping |
| trainstation Bernina Suot | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Trainstation Morteratsch | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
 | Traincross | Gate |
 | Water Fountain/Source | |
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 | Table or Bench | |
| Table or Bench | |
 | Glacier Garden | Sight |
| View to Val Poschiavo | Viewpoint |
 | Trail Sign | |
| Traincross | Gate |
| Traincross | Gate |
| Traincross | Gate |
| Water Fountain/Source | |
| Restrooms | |
| Trainstation Lagalb | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
| Berninahaus | Other |
 | Bridge | |
| Alp-Cheesery Morteratsch | Other |
| Water Fountain/Source | |
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| Trainstation Punt Muragl Staz | Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off |
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