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The Splügen Pass, at an elevation of 2,117 meters, marks the border between Italy and Switzerland, connecting the upper Spluga Valley in Valchiavenna with the upper Rhine Valley. Frequently visited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by Stone Age finds at Pian dei Cavalli, the pass became a strategic transit route with the Romans, who constructed a paved path known as the Via Spluga. This route, partially restored and now walkable, was used for centuries until the Austrians built a carriage road in 1821 that still follows much of the original itinerary. Surrounded by rocky peaks and spectacular views, the Splügen Pass retains an ancient charm, blending history, nature, and alpine culture into a single journey.
