- 3:00 h
- 6.24 km
- 830 m
- 1 m
- 1,818 m
- 2,648 m
- 830 m
- Start: Hinterbalm
- Destination: Cavardirashütte
From Hinterbalm (1817 m) the route follows east of the Brunni creek via Waltersfirn to Ligegg (1899 m) and then switches on a natural bridge to the western side of the valley. At the impressive waterfall, the mountain path leads to the Brunniboden and continues over the beautiful alluvial plain to the ruins of Brunnistafel (2061 m). At the ridge after Brunnistafel, the route crosses back to the east side of the creek on a footbridge on the left. First flat, then ascending, the path leads us through the increasingly barren valley over Ochsenplanggen and Griess to Bündner Biel. Over several rock steps and with the help of holding chains, we reach the large marking (2483 m) and cross a hollow with scree and snow at the foot of the Gwasmet. The further ascent now leads on a new path southwards to a clearly visible cairn (2619 m). Then the route squeezes between the end of the Brunnifirn glacier and the foot of the Gwasmet southern ridge to Fuorcla da Cavardiras. On a slightly ascending path, we reach from the pass the Cavardirashütte SAC (2652 m).
- Technical difficulty: T3, white-red-white
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Nature Highlight
Equipment
- Sturdy hiking boots with grippy soles, weather-appropriate equipment, topographic national maps (not just smartphone), compass, and altimeter are part of the basic equipment.
- Additionally, a pocket first aid kit, rescue blanket, and mobile phone for emergencies are part of the basic equipment.
- Hiking poles are very helpful, especially with a heavy backpack.
- For alpine hiking trails, depending on the stage, rope, climbing harnesses, ice axe, and crampons are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
This stage can be done as a 2-day hike with an overnight stay at the Cavardirashütte.
Bristen, valley station of the Golzeren cable car, is well accessible by public transport.
Disentis is well accessible by public transport.
www.hotelmaderanertal.jimdofree.com/taxi/
https://disentis-sedrun.graubuenden.ch/de/regionen-entdecken/disentis/luftseilbahn-caischavedra
Additional information
- www.alpenkranz.ch
Accommodation for stage 16: Cavardirashütte
Experiences in the Uri holiday region can be found here: uri.swiss
- Local mountain guides & qualified hiking leaders can be found at; Montanara mountain experiences, Mountain Guides Association Uri and Honigberg.ch
- Great Maderanertal circular tour
The Great Maderanertal circular tour allows us to discover one of the most original and intact mountain valleys in Switzerland. You experience its wild beauty from all perspectives. Gross Windgällen, Gross Düssi, Oberalpstock and Bristen accompany us daily. Wild glaciers, lush alpine pastures, a diverse flora and fauna, and cosy mountain huts meet us on our tour.
The stage Cavardirashütte - Etzlihütte leads over the Brunnifirn glacier. Basic knowledge and appropriate equipment for glacier tours must be present.
Literature
Author
Sanna Laurén
Organization
Verein Urner Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Tip:
The route can be combined with the ascent of the Oberalpstock (3328 m) for the tireless. Otherwise, an additional day should be planned for the easy glacier high tour to the Oberalpstock. A combination with stage 17 is also possible. It is worth it if you are already here.
Safety guidelines
Mountain hiking is demanding.
Knowledge of dangers in the mountains (rockfall, slipping/falling risks, sudden weather changes) is necessary for mountain and alpine hiking trails. Sturdy hiking boots with grippy soles, weather-appropriate equipment, topographic national maps (not only smartphone), compass, and altimeter are part of the basic equipment. For alpine hiking trails, rope, ice axe, and possibly crampons are additionally recommended. Furthermore, a pocket first aid kit, rescue blanket, and mobile phone for emergencies are part of the basic equipment.
It is advisable to make serious tour planning and careful preparation for every hike. The weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Fog can also make orientation difficult even in summer. The greatest dangers in summer besides the heat are thunderstorms. Thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail can quickly turn a small brook into a large river, increasing the risk of mudflows and rockfall. Therefore, it is important to interpret the weather report when planning tours. Heat thunderstorms often come only in the afternoon, but frontal thunderstorms can occur at any time of day. In general, it is worthwhile to start early in summer.
Mountain guides or qualified hiking leaders (up to T4) are recommended for alpine hiking trails (white-blue-white marked routes), hiking leaders for hikes and mountain hikes. They take over the organization and planning of the tours so that guests can simply enjoy the hike.
The Uri hiking planner and the Uri Outdoor app help with planning. Via Geo Admin, many useful pieces of information can be found, such as where pastures with herd protection dogs, cow-calf pastures, and wildlife sanctuary areas are located.
Hikers hike at their own risk. The Uri Hiking Trails Association is not liable for accidents occurring during the Uri Alpine wreath hike.
Map
Uri hiking and biking map, Maderanertal sheet
The "Maderanertal" sheet is available in the Uri hiking trails web shop: www.urnerwanderwege.ch/de/shop
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