Pontresina-Val Bever-Pontresina

From Pontresina station, first along the railway tracks to Punt Muragl and then following the new Flaz stream to Camping Gravatscha. Enjoy the expanse around Samedan airfield and the view towards Zernez and high up to Maloja. Past the lovely Gravatscha Lake, the route branches off towards Bever. Through the village of Bever and continuing on the road to Spinas, along the famous Albula railway line. After Spinas, an alpine path leads further into the valley to Alp Zembers da Suvretta. This is the turning point of this route. The way back leads along the same path back to Pontresina. 

If you still haven't had enough, we recommend the rear Val Bever, where the landscape and especially the Beverin river can be seen in its wild, unspoilt state. Against this backdrop, it has been awarded the ‘Gewässerperle PLUS’ label since summer 2021.

Gewässerperle PLUS – a natural gem of national importance

The Beverin is the first river in Switzerland to be awarded the ‘Gewässerperle PLUS’ label. The 13.5-kilometre-long mountain stream received this special honour because it has remained largely untouched by humans – a true wild stream without artificial corrections. From its source near Piz d'Err to just before Bever, the Beverin meanders freely through the picturesque Val Bever, surrounded by valuable fens and floodplain landscapes. This unspoilt mountain water world provides an ideal habitat for many rare animal and plant species, including otters, brown trout, stoneflies and numerous willow species. The label recognises not only the ecological value of the Beverin, but also the commitment of the municipality of Bever to preserving this unique natural paradise.

A natural paradise thanks to revitalisation

The Inn floodplains near Bever are the result of one of Switzerland's largest water revitalisation projects. In two stages, the previously canalised Inn was restored to a near-natural state by 2020. Where dams on both sides used to constrain the water, the river can now flow freely – up to 200 metres wide during floods. This dynamic floodplain landscape of national importance is constantly changing due to high and low water levels – the Inn forms new gravel banks, islands and riparian landscapes, creating valuable habitats for rare pioneer plants and endangered animal species such as the common sandpiper. Even a family of beavers feels at home here! The revitalised Inn floodplains are not only a boon for biodiversity, but also an attractive local recreation area that delights locals and visitors alike.

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