Schinschlucht, Canyon in Grisons, Switzerland.
Schinschlucht is a deep limestone gorge that follows the Rhine River, with sheer rock walls rising high on both sides of the water. The river has carved deeply into the stone, creating a narrow passage between towering cliffs.
The gorge formed around 10,000 years ago following a massive rockslide at Flims that redirected the river and reshaped the entire landscape. This geological event created the structure we see today.
The gorge draws hikers and nature observers who come to experience the power of flowing water and the shapes carved into the rock. School groups use the route to learn about Alpine nature in a direct way.
The Rhaetian Railway is the easiest way to reach and explore the area, with several stations along the gorge that allow for short walks between stops. The hiking paths along the river are easy to follow and offer beautiful views from many different angles.
The Pont Ruinaulta suspension bridge crosses the Rhine at Trin Station and is one of the longest structures of its kind in the region. From the bridge, visitors get a striking view straight down to the river flowing between the cliffs.
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