Fluela  (Flüela) Pass, Switzerland 

The Flüela Pass is a Swiss Alpine pass road leading from the popular holiday resort of Davos in the Landwassertal valley to the small village of Susch in the Lower Engadin. The winding, 26-kilometre-long road was constructed in 1866 and climbs to a height of 2383 metres above sea level. In summer, this historic route makes a superb excursion through rugged, unspoilt natural scenery. Every Tuesday in summer, the trip from Davos Platz to the top of the pass and back can be made in a post coach drawn by a team of six horses. It is possible to book the entire trip or only certain sections. Tickets are also valid for the modern postbuses. The pass remains closed in winter as the road runs through an area at risk of avalanches. As with many other Alpine passes, the Flüela Pass lost much of its importance with the construction of the Vereina railway tunnel in 1999. Vehicles are also transported through this tunnel, which extends from Klosters to Susch. During the winter months, the Flüela Pass is kept open on the Davos side and car manufacturers BMW use it for winter driving courses.
Susch, the former trading village at the foot of the Flüela Pass, is the first village reached in the Engadin’s Scuol holiday region. The village is characterized by centuries-old Engadin farm and tradesmen’s houses and the La Tuor tower adjacent to the Protestant church. Susch is overlooked by the impressive Rohan fortress built in 1635. The village of only around 220 inhabitants is an ideal departure point for exploring the Swiss National Park and the Flüela region and also has access to the network of cross-country ski runs in the Upper Engadin.