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Chünetta bench

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The Chünetta bench can be reached from Morteratsch train station in about 30 minutes on foot

Magnificent vantage point of the fascinating Bernina massif with Bellavista, Piz Bernina and Piz Morteratsch. From the Morteratsch railway crossing, climb up the Bovalweg to the turnoff to the Chünetta vantage point. Reachable in about 20 minutes on foot.

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2'791'886E 1'146'868N

46.445663, 9.936193

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46°26'44.4"N 9°56'10.3"E

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32T 571907 5143991

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