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Landwasser Viaduct
The Landwasser Viaduct is a world-famous railway bridge of the Rhaetian Railway near Filisur in the Canton of Graubünden and is considered a masterpiece of engineering. The viaduct was built between 1901 and 1902 as part of the Albula Railway's construction and is distinguished by its spectacular curved design with a radius of 100 meters. The bridge spans the Landwasser River at a height of 65 meters and leads directly into the adjacent Landwasser Tunnel, with its pillars masonry-built directly from the rock without conventional scaffolding. As part of the Albula and Bernina lines, the viaduct has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008 and is one of the most photographed motifs in the Swiss Alps. Its total length is 136 meters, distributed over six limestone arches with a span of 20 meters each. The structure illustrates the harmonious integration of technical infrastructure into the demanding high-mountain landscape and is a central part of the Glacier Express route network.
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- Highlights: Ruine Greifenstein · Small Railway Museum Filisur · Bot digl Uors
- Nearby: Bergün (8 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -10 | -9 | -5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -3 | -8 |
| Rain mm | 64 | 55 | 73 | 98 | 142 | 148 | 143 | 166 | 110 | 114 | 122 | 77 |
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Facts
- The viaduct was built in just 18 months between 1901 and 1902.
- The pillars were masonry-built without scaffolding using two gantry cranes.
- The bridge has a total height of 65 meters above the riverbed.
- Since 2008, the structure has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Rhaetian Railway'.
- The curve radius of the railway bridge is exactly 100 meters.
- Around 60 trains, including the Glacier Express, cross the viaduct daily.
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