Rofla Gorge
River gorge in Swiss canton of Graubünden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rofla Gorge (Romansh: Puntcrap, German: Roflaschlucht) is an ancient and narrow section of the river Hinterrhein/Rein Posteriur between Sufers and Andeer in the canton of Graubünden. This narrow gorge was another obstacle on the approach to the two mountain passes Splügen Pass und San Bernardino Pass in addition to the Viamala gorge.
Quick Facts Floor elevation, Length ...
Rofla Gorge | |
---|---|
Romansh: Puntcrap, German: Roflaschlucht | |
Floor elevation | approx. 1,144 metres (3,800 ft) |
Length | 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) |
Width | 0.5 to 0.012 kilometres (0.3107 to 0.0075 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | The Grisons |
Coordinates | 46°20′N 9°15′E |
Traversed by | San Bernardino route |
Rivers | Rein Posteriur |
Close