Cascada da Bernina

The "Cascada da Bernina" waterfall trail. Translated from Romansh, the word "cascada" means waterfall. The mountain stream "Ova da Bernina" plunges approximately 200 meters down to the valley floor here. The access is located between the Morteratsch train station and the public parking lot. The trail then leads up to several waterfall platforms – accompanied by views of the Bernina massif and its glaciers. In addition to the roaring spectacle, visitors can also expect pioneering technical achievements. The Rhaetian Railway winds around tight curves and over historic viaducts on this section. The trains master the elevation changes entirely without cogwheels and have been electrified since 1908. The Bernina Line railway line is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even the world-famous panoramic trains of the Bernina Express cross the waterfall. The neighboring Morteratsch power plant has been powered by water from the Bernina stream since 1891. The extensively modernized facility is the oldest existing hydroelectric power plant operated by the energy company Repower. The waterfall trail is ideal for walks from Pontresina and Morteratsch. It also makes a great section for more ambitious hikes. The Cascada da Bernina is located on the Via Valtellina hiking route (a long-distance hiking trail and former mule-riding route). > [More information and directions](Cascada da Bernina)