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St. Niklaus Kapelle (Oberwald) walks
Obergesteln – Belvedere Furka
Visorando Member
11.02 mi
+4,150 ft
-1,178 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Obergestein (Valais)
This fifth stage of the Vier Quellen Weg will take you from Obergesteln to the source of the Rhône. This magnificent route will have the Rhône as your constant companion. Right from the start, it will be by your side; you’ll follow it upstream to its source via the Furka Pass, then descend towards the historic Hotel Belvédère at the foot of the glacier. As with the other sources, you’ll find an engraved marker indicating the Rhône.
Walks near St. Niklaus Kapelle (Oberwald)
Capanna Piansecco – Obergesteln
11.78 mi
+2,028 ft
-4,055 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bedretto (Ticino)
This fourth stage of the Vier Quellen Weg will take you from Cappana Piansecco to Obergesteln. During the day, you’ll discover the source of the Ticino (Tessin). An engraved marker indicates this source. You’ll cross the Nufenen Pass, which will take you to Obergesteln, a charming little village on the banks of the Rhône.
Tour of the Göscheneralpsee - Descent via the Panorama trail
3.98 mi
+512 ft
-2,657 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Göschenen (Canton of Uri)
The second stage of this circuit starts at the Dammahütte and follows a "Panorama" trail through a glacial cirque, then continues along the northern shore of the lake.
Gottardo Passo - Andermatt
8.02 mi
+108 ft
-2,228 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Airolo (Ticino)
This second stage will take you to the charming village of Andermatt. Descending from the Passo Gottardo, you will follow the Gotthardreuss to Hospental, which joins the Furkareuss to form the Reuss. You will quickly leave theItalian-speaking canton of Ticinoand enter the German-speaking canton of Uri. Andermatt is a renowned winter sports resort.
Tour of the Göscheneralpsee - Ascent to the Dammahütte
3.25 mi
+2,687 ft
-584 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Göschenen (Canton of Uri)
The first stage of this two-day circuit involves climbing up to the Damahütte via a path on the southern shore of the lake.
Rifugio Margaroli - Salecchio Superiore
6.83 mi
+1,565 ft
-3,812 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Formazza (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola)
This third stage is very wild and not very busy. After Lago Vannino and Passo Busin, you will discover another lake, Lago Busin Inferiore. During the descent to Salecchio, you will notice the Walser habitat as you pass through hamlets such as Case Francoli and Salecchio Superiore. The dormitory at Rifugio Zum Gora dates back to the 17th century.
Airolo - Gottardo Passo
4.10 mi
+3,136 ft
-39 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Airolo (Ticino)
This first stage will take you to the St Gotthard Pass. The village of Airolo is located at the foot of two major Swiss passes: the Nufenen Pass and the Gottardo Passo. The climb to St Gotthard is challenging, with an elevation gain of nearly 1,000 metres over less than seven kilometres. At times, the trail follows the old St Gotthard road, which is entirely paved all the way to the pass.
From Airolo to Andermatt via the Via Gottardo
12.12 mi
+3,245 ft
-2,267 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Airolo (Ticino)
A superb route that crosses the famous St Gotthard Pass. You will set off from Airolo, a pretty Italian-speaking village, and arrive at the famous German-speaking resort of Andermatt. You will spend a night at the Ospizio del San Gottardo. This pass, which is very busy during the day with numerous tourists, quickly returns to calm and tranquillity in the evening.
Binntal Hütte - Rifugio Margaroli
5.65 mi
+1,896 ft
-2,165 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Binn (Valais)
This second stage crosses the Italian-Swiss border at the Albrunpass. You will enter the Val Formazza. The highest point of the day is at Scatta Minoïa. After the Ettore Conti bivouac, the descent to Lake Vannino is very pleasant and easy. The Rifugio Margaroli is located at the end of the lake. This relatively short stage gives you the opportunity to climb up to Lake Sruer at 2,351 m. (Absolute tranquillity guaranteed and magnificent views of Lake Vannino).