- 1:45 h
- 3.83 km
- 484 m
- 59 m
- 2,103 m
- 2,584 m
- 481 m
- Start: Mountain guesthouse Tiefenbach
- Destination: Albert-Heim-Hütte
After a good sleep, the path leads us from Hotel Tiefenbach to the Albert-Heim-Hütte over the Schafberg. First, we follow the natural road to Tätsch (2272 m). Here, we climb a first step up to the Ochsenalp. At the fork, we turn right and climb to the Schafberg (2590 m). Here we have a magnificent mountain backdrop for a break and enjoy the beautiful view. Afterwards, we hike over the long ridge to the scenic rock ledge and reach the splendidly located high seat of the Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC (2543 m) in the midst of the glacier world.
Technical difficulty: T2, white-red-white
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Sturdy hiking boots with a grippy sole, weather-appropriate equipment, topographic maps (not just a smartphone), compass, and altimeter are part of the basic equipment.
- Additionally, a pocket first aid kit, emergency blanket, and mobile phone for emergencies are part of the basic equipment.
- Hiking poles are very useful, especially with a heavy backpack.
Directions & Parking facilities
This stage can be done as a day route.
The Tiefenbach hotel is accessible by public transport.
Additional information
- www.alpenkranz.ch
- Accommodation for stage 25; Albert-Heim-Hütte
- Experiences in the Uri holiday region can be found here: uri.swiss
- Local mountain guides & qualified hiking leaders can be found at; Montanara Bergerlebnisse, Bergführerverein Uri, and Honigberg.ch.
Literature
Author
Sanna Laurén
Organization
Verein Urner Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Option:
Those who want to do a longer hike can follow the Urschne Höhenweg to Gspenderboden (2262 m). Surrounded by a magnificent mountain world with impressive rock formations of the Furka area, the mountain path branches off towards Saasegg (2307 m) and leads us over smoothly polished rounded rocks and through grassy sections to Lochberg. We then follow this uphill to the Albert-Heim-Hütte.
Safety guidelines
Mountain hiking is demanding.
For mountain and alpine hiking trails, knowledge of hazards in the mountains (rockfall, slipping/falling hazards, sudden weather changes) is necessary. Sturdy hiking boots with a grippy sole, weather-appropriate equipment, topographic maps (not just a smartphone), compass, and altimeter are part of the basic equipment. Additionally, a pocket first aid kit, emergency blanket, and mobile phone for emergencies are part of the basic equipment.
It is recommended to do serious route planning and careful preparation for every hike. Weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Fog can make orientation difficult even in summer. The biggest dangers in summer besides heat are thunderstorms. Thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail can turn a small brook into a large river quickly, and the risk of mudflows and rockfall increases. Therefore, it is important to interpret the weather report when planning tours. Heat thunderstorms often only come in the afternoon, but frontal thunderstorms can occur at any time. 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 (marked white-blue-white), hiking leaders for hikes and mountain hikes. They take over the organization and planning of tours so that guests can simply enjoy the hike.
The Uri hiking planner and the Uri outdoor app help with planning. Via Geo Admin you can find many useful pieces of information, e.g., where pastures with herd protection dogs, mother cow pastures, and also wildlife protection areas are located.
Hikers hike at their own risk. The association Urner Wanderwege is not liable for accidents that occur during the Urner Alpenkranz hikes.
Map
Hiking and biking map of the canton of Uri, Gotthard sheet.
The "Gotthard" sheet is available in the Uri hiking trails web shop: www.urnerwanderwege.ch/de/shop
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