Lukmanier Postbus pass ride from Disentis
Highlights
- Enjoy the ride in the Postbus along the Vorderrhein
- Ride through the romantic Medelserschlucht gorge
- Views of nature along the way in the Medelsertal and Val Plattas
- Discover the Medels Glacier from the Postbus
- Drive over the Lukmanier Pass at an altitude of 1920 m above sea level.
- Admire the "Lai da Sontga Maria" lake on the Lukmanier Pass
Description
The Postauto of line 481 operates the Lukmanier Pass route. Starting from Disentis, the journey initially follows the hilly Val Medel. The Vorderrhein river accompanies you, sometimes on the left, later on the right side in the direction of travel. The Vorderrhein is dammed at Lai da Sontga Maria at the Lukmanier Pass. The pass elevation is 1920 m above sea level.
You can disembark at any stop along the way and enjoy the views or hiking routes individually. In this case, check the timetable to know when you need to be ready at the stop for the next Postauto.
Route:
- Disentis/Mustér, station/post
- Disentis/Mustér, Salaplauna
- Disentis/Mustér, Fontanivas
- Mumpé Medel, Spartavias
- Curaglia, post
- Platta, village
- Platta, Pardé
- Platta, Fuorns
- Platta, Acla
- Platta, Pardatsch
- Platta, Sogn Gions
- Platta, Sogn Gagl
- Platta, Lai da Sontga Maria
- Lukmanier Pass summit
The Postauto takes 0:34 hours for this route.
Practical information:
- Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs
Swiss Activities Tip
A stop at the Postauto stops Acla or Pardatsch is worthwhile. Here you can reach a viewpoint that offers a good view of the waterfall "Cascada Fimatsch." From Lukmanierstrasse, the path to the viewpoint is signposted.
Bike
If you want to take your bike on the postal bus, please note the following regulations:
- Check the online timetable or app to see if a route with a bike symbol is shown
- In that case, please purchase a reservation ticket for your bike in addition to the regular ticket
Traveling by wheelchair
- Postal buses are generally equipped for transporting wheelchairs. The door for wheelchair access is marked with a corresponding symbol.
- The postal bus between Disentis and Lukmanier Pass has an integrated lifting platform operated by the driver (no prior reservation needed). This is indicated as HL in the SBB timetable.
Traveling with Dogs
- Small dogs up to 30 cm carry-on are free if they stay in a transport container for the entire journey. This must be pushed under your seat.
- Dogs without a container and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height need a valid dog ticket: half the price of second class or the minimum fare (dog day pass, dog pass). They must sit under the seat to avoid blocking the passage for other travellers.
Inclusions
Postbus ticket from Disentis to Lukmanier Pass and back
Meeting point
Bahnhof Disentis staziun/posta, 7180 Disentis/Mustér
Disentis/Mustér, Raveras, 7180 Disentis/Mustér, Schweiz
Important information
Check the timetable on the SBB website or app on your travel day. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last Postbus.
Provider
Operated by
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
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