Landwasser

Landwasser
The Landwasser on the Davoser plateau next to the RhB track between Davos Platz and Frauenkirch near In der Islen, looking downstream, south-west.
Location
CountrySwitzerland
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationFlüalabach, Davos Dorf, Graubünden, Switzerland
 • elevation1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Albula (river)
 • coordinates
46°40′11″N 9°39′54″E / 46.66972°N 9.66500°E / 46.66972; 9.66500
 • elevation
955 m (3,133 ft)
Length30.5 km (19.0 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAlbula→ Hinterrhein→ Rhine→ North Sea

The Landwasser is a river that is roughly 30-kilometre (19 mi) long and located in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It's origin is in Davos from the Flüelabach and a no-longer existent stream from Lake Davos. Currently, it is fed by several streams, including the Dorfbach, the Schiabach, and the Dischmabach.

The Landwasser flows through Davos Platz, where its fed by several more streams. The Landwasser continues through the Landwasser Valley, to the southwest. The town of Davos is the largest, uppermost, and, except for the last bit, the only larger settlement on the river.[citation needed] The river eventually flows into the Albula River in the Albula Valley below the village of Filisur.[citation needed]

The Landwasser Viaduct is located on the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway, extending over the Landwasser Valley.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Landwasser Graubünden". schweizerfluss.ch (in German). SchweizerFluss. Archived from the original on 2026-07-11. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Thomas Acreman (August 2019) [14 June 2014]. "Landwasser Viaduct". classichistory.net. Classic History. Archived from the original on 2026-07-11. Retrieved 11 July 2026.

See also