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The 76-mile Train Route Was Named the Most Beautiful in Europe—and It Climbs 7,000 Feet and Passes 196 Scenic Bridges
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The 76-mile Train Route Was Named the Most Beautiful in Europe—and It Climbs 7,000 Feet and Passes 196 Scenic Bridges

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All aboard one of the most beautiful rides in the world. Scenic view of the Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct in the Swiss Alps. Credit: den-belitsky/Getty Images The Bernina Express was ranked Europe’s most beautiful train journey for its visually engaging scenery and dramatic landscape changes. The route travels from Chur to Tirano, crossing 196 bridges and 55 tunnels while passing glaciers, lakes, and Alpine resorts. Highlights include the Landwasser Viaduct, St. Moritz, and the high-altitude Bernina Pass before descending into Mediterranean scenery.  Switzerland is home to one of the world’s most efficient, clean, and scenic railway systems, so it’s no surprise that one of its routes has earned the title of Europe’s most beautiful train journey . The Bernina Express winds through striking Alpine scenery before descending into warm, sunlit Mediterranean landscapes, revealing a stunning panorama that feels almost cinematic.…

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