Sperrstelle Berninahäuser, Military fortress in Bernina District, Switzerland
Sperrstelle Berninahäuser is a military installation in the Bernina Pass built with stone blocks and fortified positions to stop tank movements. The construction uses natural rock formations and man-made barriers to control access through this Alpine route.
The site was built from 1936 to 1939 when Switzerland wanted to secure its Alpine passes. During this period, road barriers, railway blockades, and two infantry fortifications were constructed on both sides of the route.
The fortification shows how Switzerland wanted to protect its borders during a tense period. Today it stands as a monument to the country's defensive planning.
The site is accessible from multiple entry points and offers observation areas overlooking the pass route. Accommodation at the nearby Albristhütte allows visitors to spend more time exploring this high Alpine area.
The site contains a 9-cm anti-tank gun integrated into the rock face. This weapon shows the specific equipment Switzerland planned to use for pass defense.
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