- 3:01 h
- 8.20 km
- 426 m
- 427 m
- 1,773 m
- 2,038 m
- 265 m
- Start: Dammagletscher restaurant at the dam of the reservoir
- Destination: Dammagletscher restaurant at the dam of the reservoir
The Göscheneralp is the most romantically wild valley in the Alps. It is rich in water and also stones. The famous giant crystals from Planggenstock were found here. The circular hike is divided into three parts. In the first section, we hike through rocky alpine meadows; then it goes around the Egg on stone slabs, which can be dangerous when wet; and finally, we return through a charming moor landscape to the starting point. Those interested in the two themes water or climate can find materials at the Dammastock mountain restaurant, on the one hand on the Water Worlds Göscheneralp, and on the other hand an audio tour by myclimate about climate change and its effects on the Alpine world (climate audio trail).
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Directions
The circular hike around the Göscheneralp reservoir begins at the post bus stop by the Dammagletscher Mountain Inn. For this mountain hike, first cross the dam wall. Then, a narrow path leads on the right side of the reservoir in a zigzag upwards to the first rock step and gently ascending to the junction Älpergen. Over the Planggen you reach a footbridge that crosses the Dammareuss. Then the path goes slightly downhill into the Chelenalp valley. Again you cross a footbridge. This leads over the Chelenreuss. In the second half of this magnificent circular hike, you follow a wide mountain path to a terrace with a wonderful view down the valley. In the Berg area, the path passes through a unique moor landscape with scattered mountain pines. Going downhill in the last section, you return near the dam to the starting point at the post bus stop. This circular hike is known for its scenic beauty, the glaciers, and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good shoes, rain protection, and sun protection.
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Directions & Parking facilities
You can take the train to the Göschenen station and switch there to the post bus.
You can also order the Göscheneralp taxi from the Mattli-Wyrsch family from Göschenen (Tel. 041 885 10 86).
Additional information
Occasionally you can observe sheep, goats, and cattle grazing. Particularly interesting are the Boer goats, whose meat is marketed throughout Switzerland as Alpine kid goat. The Boer goats originally come from South Africa but fit very well into the romantically wild area.
Author
Markus Fehlmann
Organization
Verein Urner Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Keep an eye out for blueberries in summer. Maybe they are ripe. Then we recommend you enjoy this natural snack. In the fifties and sixties, the Göscheneralp was famous throughout Switzerland for its blueberries.
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