The best waterfall hikes and walks in Bernina

You'll go home feeling great. It's a shame this beauty fades away over time!

The chairlift is a bit adventurous, as the technology is rather outdated.

Magnificent river with roaring waterfalls

In the restaurant you can eat a mega fine large cream slice 😋

Spaniola Castle Tower, Pontresina The name Spaniola (in Roman spagniöl = Spanish) seems to be of more recent origin. The edge is directed towards the mountain to protect against avalanches and rockfalls, but also for strategic reasons. The round-arched high entrance and the toilet extension on the second floor are clearly visible and unique. The tower can be viewed from the outside. The tower was built around 1200, but there are no written documents. Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina https://www.pontresina.ch/de/guide/unser-pontresina/ausflugsziele-im-ueberblick/kultur-architektur/spaniolaturm

Church of Sta. Maria is the oldest and most beautiful church in Pontresina The Church of Sta. Maria is the oldest and most beautiful church in Pontresina. As if that were not enough, it is also one of the most valuable religious buildings in the canton of Graubünden. The walls are decorated with frescoes that were covered up during the iconoclasm of the Reformation. The first restoration was carried out in 1913 by Christian Schmidt from Zurich. He was followed by Charles Lefébure from Brussels, who continued the work in a meticulous, gigantic job. Both had to work with the modest means at the time, so that some of the frescoes suffered as a result. The work was completed by Oskar Emmenegger. The church was first mentioned in documents on April 20, 1450, with the patronage of "Santa Maria", which was temporarily or permanently changed to "Maria Magdalena" in 1522. The Church of Sta. Mary is "dedicated" to Mary Magdalene, the ibex on the church ceiling is the symbol of the Bishop of Chur. The devil is rarely depicted on medieval frescoes. Text / Source: Open Doors Engadin Association, c/o Christoph Oggenfuss, Via Mott di Larasc 20, Maloja https://opendoors-engadin.org/?post_type=orte&p=41846

Reformed Church of Santa Maria, Pontresina The burial church of Santa Maria is one of the most valuable sacred buildings in the canton of Graubünden. It contains valuable medieval wall paintings with high-quality Byzantine-Romanesque fragments from the 13th century and a narrative Lombard cycle from 1495. After its expansion in 1495, the church was completely repainted, including over the old frescoes. During the restoration from 1962 to 1976, a Mary Magdalene cycle in 18 pictures was uncovered on the west wall and the tower. The church of Sta. Maria is owned by the political municipality of Pontresina. Services are also held here. The little church is also very popular for weddings and attracts couples from all over the world. Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina https://www.maps.engadin.ch/de/poi/kirche/kirche-sta.-maria/25151986/#caml=asw,1mzisg,7os3pj,0,0

Cascada da Bernina waterfall trail The Cascada da Bernina waterfall trail The waterfall trail is a short but extremely worthwhile adventure hike along the Cascada da Bernina. In just 600 meters, it overcomes a total of 85 meters in altitude. This makes the nature all the more magnificent along the Ova da Bernina mountain stream, which rushes down into the valley over several cascades. The entrance is at the Morteratsch RhB station in the direction of the car park. From three viewing platforms you can watch the torrent make its way through the pristine mountain forest. Sometimes it falls foaming over rocks, sometimes it builds up to form natural whirlpools. On the first viewing platform, a railway viaduct on the Bernina line is at the center. On the other two platforms you can learn exciting things about hydropower and wine transport. Text / Source: Engadin Tourismus AG, Via Maistra 1, 7500 St. Moritz https://www.engadin.ch/de/bernina-glaciers/geniesser/cascada-da-bernina/