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The Splügen Pass, at an altitude of 2,117 meters, marks the border between Italy and Switzerland, connecting the high Spluga Valley, in Valchiavenna, with the upper Rhine valley. It has been frequented since prehistoric times, as evidenced by Stone Age findings at Pian dei Cavalli; the pass became a strategic transit route with the Romans, who created a paved track known as the Via Spluga. This route, partially restored and now walkable, was used for centuries until the construction in 1821 by the Austrians of the carriage road that still follows much of the original route. Immersed among rocky peaks and spectacular landscapes, the Splügen Pass retains an ancient charm, combining history, nature, and alpine culture in a single journey.
