Viamala

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Graubunden, Switzerland

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Elia Noris
Zurich,
Tour Guide

Viamala or Via Mala is an ancient and notorious section of the Hinterrhein River between Zillis-Reischen and Thusis in the Canton of Graubünden. This narrow gorge was the most serious obstacle on the approach to the two mountain passes: the Splügen and San Bernardino Passes.

During this period more and more of the transit traffic as conducted via Septimer Pass instead of Splügen Pass. This was supported by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, who forbade the local Count of Werdenberg to build a new path in 1359 in order to support the power of the loyal Bishop at , controlling the route via Septimer Pass.

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