From Splügen to Bellinzona

Medium

72.7 km

3:45 h

758 mhd

1979 mhd

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By road bike over the San Bernardino Pass and down through the Italian-speaking Valle Mesolcina (Misox) in Graubünden to Bellinzona.

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Highest Point 2066 m

Lowest Point 228 m

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Start

Splügen village

Destination

Bellinzona, SBB railroad station

Coordinates

46.550302, 9.320978

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Description

Splügen lies in the Rhine forest at an altitude of 1,460 m above sea level, at the foot of the Splügen Pass and the San Bernardino Pass. The San Bernardino Pass presents itself as a gently ascending, wide Alpine crossing in a high-altitude moorland landscape. The 600 meters in altitude up to the Ospizio are relatively easy to conquer before the 40 km long descent through the southern valley of Graubünden, the Misox, to Bellinzona at an altitude of 238 m above sea level can be tackled with relish.

The cycle tour can be started in Thusis and extended as desired.

Options in Bellinzona:

The same route back
Return to Splügen by post bus - further information SBB online timetable
Bellinzona stage finish and individual onward journey
Two-day round trip: continue to S. Antonino - Monte Ceneri - Lugano - Lake Lugano - Porlezza - Menaggio - Lake Como - Chiavenna - Splügen Pass - Splügen, overnight stay e.g. in Lugano
Two-day round trip: continue to Biasca - Lukmanier Pass - Disentis - Ilanz - Rhine Gorge - Bonaduz - Thusis - Splügen, overnight stay e.g. in Olivone

Geheimtipp

There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route.

Directions

Splügen - San Bernardino - Mesocco - Gabbiolo - Lostallo - Grono - San Vittore - Lumino - Bellinzona

Directions

Public Transport

Splügen is on the Chur-Bellinzona postbus route and is easily accessible by public transport. Information on the timetable at sbb.ch.

Anreise Information

On the A13/E43 national road, take exit 28-Splügen.

Parking

Parking lot at the post bus stop "Splügen, Dorf"
Parking lot at the valley station of the Splügen-Tambo cable cars

Waypoints

Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Alte Herberge Weiss Kreuz

The culture and adventure hotel in the historic Säumerherberge is in a unique location in the middle of the old village centre of Splügen.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Bodenhaus

The Hotel Bodenhaus is located in the centre of the village of Splügen at 1,457 m above sea level. It is one of the oldest and most traditional hotels in the canton of Graubünden, with many celebrities immortalised in its historic guest book.

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Ristorante Ospizio

The restaurant at the Ospizio del San Bernardino offers simple dishes and refreshing drinks for all travelers who reach the top of the pass.

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Ristorante Capanna Genziana

The restaurant of the Capanna Genziana is located on the pass road and has been delighting its guests and travelers who stop by for years.

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Ristorante Vecchia Birreria

La Vecchia Birreria is a family-run pizza restaurant in the heart of Grono.

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B Atelièr Bistrôt

The B Atelièr Bistrôt is a place dedicated to celiacs, and is located in the new district of Grono.

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Ristorante Santana

With its quiet green location at the foot of the Laura Mountains, the Hotel Santana is the ideal starting point for excursions in the region. The restaurant serves exquisite meat dishes and much more.

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Coffee Shop San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Caffé bar Chesa Veglia

Located in the core of the village of San Bernardino, the Chesa Veglia café is a great choice to enjoy a hot chocolate after a day of skiing, or a good homemade apple juice for the summer.

It also offers a varied menu, for tasty lunches or dinners with friends.

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Ristorante Bellevue

The Bellevue restaurant, located at the gates of San Bernardino, offers a wide variety of dishes from local cuisine and beyond.

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Ristorante Postiglione

Ideal place for lunches and dinners, located in the center of the village of San Bernardino, offers specialties of Italian cuisine.

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Trattoria Lumbreida

The Trattoria Lumbreida is a family-run restaurant, offering seasonal cuisine with artisan dishes, but also a menu of pizzas.

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Ristorante Tea Room La Terrazza

The restaurant la terrazza has been active in the heart of San Bernardino for many years, known as a meeting place to taste Italian culinary specialties.

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