Bernina Waterfalls – Lago Bianco loop from Morteratsch, Abzweigung
Bernina Waterfalls – Lago Bianco loop from Morteratsch, Abzweigung
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Bernina Waterfalls – Lago Bianco loop from Morteratsch, Abzweigung
05:40
20.3km
390m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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218 m
Morteratsch Campsite
Highlight • Rest Area
Embedded in the beautiful nature, with many trees, two lakes and small streams.
Small shop, restaurant with good cuisine, playground for the little ones and modern sanitary facilities all contribute to well-being.
If you don't want to linger with your camper or tent, you can rent a sleeping barrel or a small hut.
All in all, an all-round successful offer, lovingly and passionately run by Kathrin and Peter Käch with children.
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1.60 km
Morteratsch Station and Glacier View
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1.73 km
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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1.91 km
Bernina Waterfalls
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2.18 km
Viewpoint over the Ova da Bernina Waterfalls
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2.55 km
Ova da Bernina Waterfall and Lagoon
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9.81 km
Lej Nair
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10.3 km
Lago Bianco
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The Lago Bianco is a reservoir at the Bernina Pass and is located in the area of the municipalities of Pontresina and Poschiavo. The lake is located directly at the pass at 2234 meters above sea level. The Lago Bianco is bordered by two dams on its north and south sides and is around three kilometers long and about 800m wide. When filled to its maximum, the depth of the Lago Bianco is over 50 meters. The reservoir on the Bernina Pass is fed by various mountain streams and glacier water, while the Cavagliasch in particular leaves the lake.
The whitish, somewhat milky-looking Lago Bianco gets its name (in German "White Lake") from the inflow of sand and glacier water.
The Bernina Hospice (Ospizio Bernina) is located on the western shore of Lago Bianco, and the Rhaetian Railway's train line - the Bernina Express - also runs directly along the shore. The Bernina Pass road is also located on the western side, but not directly on the lake shore.
In cold winters, the lake can freeze over and in some years the beautiful black ice forms. When the reservoir is then opened by the authorities, nothing stands in the way of ice skating on Lago Bianco.
Text / Source: Schweizersee.ch
schweizersee.ch/lago_bianco_pontresina
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20.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.11 km
7.83 km
2.29 km
672 m
351 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.59 km
4.18 km
3.66 km
2.01 km
809 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,230 m)
Lowest point (1,870 m)
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