- 04:15 h
- 495 m
- 495 m
- 2,075 m
- 2,530 m
- 455 m
- 12.31 km
- Start: Gotthard pass
- Destination: Gotthard pass
The 5-lakes hike at the Gotthard Pass is one of the most beautiful hikes around the Gotthard massif. Hikers get to experience the magnificence of the Gotthard up close with every step they take. This walk is truly life-affirming, even if the weather doesn't play along. It is especially when fog abounds and the sky is overcast that the Gotthard sometimes exerts its special appeal.
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Directions
The hike starts at the St Gotthard Hospice. The first three kilometres lead across flat terrain, towards the northwest. The ascent begins at the foot of the Lake Lucendro dam. As soon as you reach lake level, the route turns in a northerly direction. After 4.5 kilometres, you will arrive at Lake Orsino.
The path turns to the south-west as it passes through a high Alpine mountain landscape, then goes alongside Lake Orsirora and on to the Gatschola-Lücke. You will reach the Gatschola-Lücke after 2.5 hours of walking. Here, the vista to the North opens up to embrace the entire Alpine world. A stunningly beautiful spot for a picnic.
Having rested well, the route continues downhill and southwards. Hikers will pass two larger and several smaller lakes as they return to Lake Lucendro. The walk down offers a further opportunity to enjoy the Alpine air at a final stop before tackling the descent to the Gotthard.
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Sturdy footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Daypack
Directions & Parking facilities
Mit dem Auto gelangen Sie einfach von Andermatt oder Airolo aus den Gotthardpass über die Passtrasse.
Es gibt Parkmöglichkeiten auf der Passhöhe des Gotthardpasses sowie entlang der alten Passstrasse "Tremola".
Den Gotthardpass erreicht man mit dem Postauto von Andermatt oder Airolo aus. Der Fahrplan ist folgender: Fahrplan Postauto
Beachten Sie die Passöffnung & Fahrplan der Postautos (Der Gotthardpass ist mit dem Postauto von circa Mitte Juni bis circa Mitte Oktober erreichbar).
Additional information
Bei weiteren Fragen melden Sie sich gerne bei: Ferienregion Andermatt, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Ferienregion Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Sasso San Gottardo
Safety guidelines
Wanderer sollten im Voraus den Wetterbericht im Auge behalten, da sich der Start der Wanderung auf über 2000 m.ü.M. befindet und es daher im Extremfall zu leichtem Schneefall kommen kann.