Bernina Waterfalls – Fuorcla Pischa (2,848 meters) loop from Morteratsch
Bernina Waterfalls – Fuorcla Pischa (2,848 meters) loop from Morteratsch
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Bernina Waterfalls – Fuorcla Pischa (2,848 meters) loop from Morteratsch
08:28
23.7km
1,110m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 8.92 km for 76 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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45 m
Morteratsch Station and Glacier View
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178 m
Cascada da Bernina Waterfall Trail
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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
engadin.ch/de/bernina-glaciers/geniesser/cascada-da-bernina
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352 m
Bernina Waterfalls
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8.91 km
Start of the Plateau
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9.95 km
Fuorcla Pischa (2,848 meters)
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11.9 km
Lej Languard
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15.1 km
Alp Languard
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17.5 km
Spaniola Tower
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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
pontresina.ch/de/guide/unser-pontresina/ausflugsziele-im-ueberblick/kultur-architektur/spaniolaturm
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17.5 km
Santa Maria Church, Pontresina
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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
maps.engadin.ch/de/poi/kirche/kirche-sta.-maria/25151986/#caml=asw,1mzisg,7os3pj,0,0
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23.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.4 km
4.82 km
4.27 km
975 m
156 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.2 km
5.12 km
3.71 km
3.53 km
999 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,840 m)
Lowest point (1,830 m)
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Sunday 23 August
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