Another nice riding route is over the San Bernardino Pass. It is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps (6,775 ft [2,065 m]), connecting the Hinterrhein and the Mesolcina (Misox) valleys between Thusis (Graubünden) and Bellinzona (Ticino).
It is a challenging road and a true test of your vehicle and your stamina because the road abounds in twists and turns. The San Bernardino Pass offers a great amount of variety, and the road is surprisingly wide on the ascent from the south, where initially it passes through several small villages. At the summit you’ll find a small lake with deep blue water and a hospice.
The village of San Bernardino, is a popular year-round resort. A tunnel 4 mi (6 km) long beneath the pass was opened in 1967, making travel through the region much easier. The pass was named for St. Bernardino of Siena, who preached in the area early in the 15th century.
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