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title: "Andermatt-Realp"
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description: "The hike starts in Andermatt, the largest village in the Ursern Valley. On the sunny side, the valley path leads along the Reuss river, past the golf course to Hospental. Hikers continue through beautiful flower meadows to Zumdorf, the smallest village in Switzerland. Towards Realp, the trail passes through a unique floodplain landscape on the dam of the Furkareuss. In July, the flora along the path is particularly lush. The path is well developed and does not have steep ascents, making it perfect for Sunday walkers."
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Andermatt-Realp
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- Tip
- 9.87 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Hike

- 2:40 h
- 9.87 km
- 113 m
- 26 m
- 1,444 m
- 1,538 m
- 94 m
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- Start: Andermatt train station
- Destination: Realp train station

Ideal family hike through the Ursern Valley with several playgrounds and barbecue areas along the route.

The hike starts in Andermatt, the largest village in the Ursern Valley. On the sunny side, the valley path leads along the Reuss river, past the golf course to Hospental. Hikers continue through beautiful flower meadows to Zumdorf, the smallest village in Switzerland. Towards Realp, the trail passes through a unique floodplain landscape on the dam of the Furkareuss. In July, the flora along the path is particularly lush. The path is well developed and does not have steep ascents, making it perfect for Sunday walkers.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (12%)

Gravel (31%)

Trail (41%)

Path (16%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Andermatt train station – Giessen – Rüssenbiel – Hospental train station – Richleren – Zumdorf – Steinbergen – Realp train station

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Tour information

- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

In summer, Andermatt is very well accessible from all four cardinal directions and is therefore a pleasant starting point.

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**Parking**

There is a large parking lot directly behind the train station in Andermatt. It is recommended to park in Andermatt and return from the destination Realp by train.

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**Public transportation**

The starting point Andermatt and the endpoint Realp are very well accessible by train and bus. The timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

The hike can be shortened by taking the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn back to Andermatt from Hospental.

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Playground in Hospental and Realp including fire pit
- Day backpack/barbecue
- Tower in Hospental
- Zumdorf (smallest village in Switzerland)
- Steinbergen chapel

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Safety guidelines

Pay attention to the weather forecasts. In the Alps, the weather can change rapidly.

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