- 4:20 h
- 10.46 km
- 922 m
- 922 m
- 2,204 m
- 3,020 m
- 816 m
- Start: Oberstafel
- Destination: Oberstafel
The highest triple continental divide in Europe is located in the Gotthard massif, south of the Witenwasserenstock at 3025 m (9924 ft) above sea level. Here, the precipitation splits into three significant watercourses: Rhine, Ticino, Rhone.
A path leads to this location from the Witenwasser Valley near Realp. First, drive or walk from Realp into the Witenwasser Valley to Oberstafel. From Oberstafel, it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the Cavannapass. Then the path leads via Ronggergrat to the Hüenerstock (2889 m/9484 ft). Now comes the last steep section to the watershed (3025 m/9924 ft), which takes about 50 minutes to master. Surefootedness is required for this section (SAC scale T4). On the return, hikers come back to the Hüenerstock, where the junction to the Rotondo Hut must be taken. After about 40 minutes of hiking, you reach Oberstafel again, where the route started.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Oberstafel (2221 m) – Cavannapass (2613 m) – Ronggergrat (2725 m) – Hüenerstock (2889 m) – Watershed (3025 m)
Return: Hüenerstock (2889 m) – Rotondo Hut (2570 m) – Oberstafel (2221 m)
Tour information
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Day backpack
Directions & Parking facilities
To travel by car from Realp to Oberstafel, a driving permit is required, which can be obtained via Parkingpay , the Korporation Ursern, or at the Tourist Information.
Day parking spaces are signposted in front of the village (area MGB / Grotto Stella d'Oro) and in the village square and can be used for a fee between 6:00 a.m. and midnight. Further information: Municipality of Realp
The starting point cannot be reached directly by public transport, only by taxi. You can take the train to Realp, from where it is best to contact one of the taxis for a 15-minute ride. Contact details can be found at: Andermatt Holiday Region
Additional information
For further questions, feel free to contact: Andermatt Holiday Region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Stop at the Rotondo Hut
- Look out for ibex and marmots
Safety guidelines
- Good surefootedness is required for some parts of the hike.
Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are above 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level, and light snowfall can occur in extreme cases.
Pay attention to weather forecasts. In the Alps, the weather can change quickly.