- 5:15 h
- 12.47 km
- 832 m
- 780 m
- 2,028 m
- 2,776 m
- 748 m
- Start: Vermigel Hut
- Destination: Gotthard Pass
Hike from source to source and stay overnight along the route: The Four-Sources route in the Gotthard region allows you to explore the area where four rivers originate in five day stages. Experience the water divide and the weather divide of Europe on the Four-Sources route. In the legendary Gotthard massif, you hike to the four sources of the Rhine, Reuss, Ticino, and Rhone, which flow in all four cardinal directions. The alpine hiking trail is divided into five daily stages.
The second stage starts at the Vermigel Hut and ends at Gotthard Pass. It leads to the highest point of the Four-Sources route, Piz Giübin (2776 m). The path up is steep and requires surefootedness. However, the effort is absolutely worth it as you are rewarded at the top with a unique view. From there it goes down past the blue Lake Sella to the historic Gotthard Pass.
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Directions
Vermigel Hut (2042 m) – Summermatten (2375 m) – Sella Pass (2701 m) – Piz Giübin (2776 m) – Lake della Sella (2256 m) – Gotthard Pass (2091 m)
Tour information
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
You can reach the starting point Vermigel Hut on foot, by taxi, or by private vehicle from Andermatt station. Note that you must obtain a permit for private vehicles. These can be purchased at the following points: Korporation Ursern, Ferienregion Andermatt, Parkingpay (online)
There is parking available directly at the Vermigel Hut or along the road in the Unteralp valley.
You can reach the starting point Vermigel Hut on foot or by taxi from Andermatt station.
Information about local taxis can be found at: Taxis Ferienregion Andermatt
Additional information
For your overnight stay you will find rustic mountain huts directly on the route or comfortable hotels in the nearby villages. For pleasure hikers, Eurotrek offers a four-day package with luggage transport. Gather strength in the mineral-rich mountain landscape. Leave everyday life behind and enjoy the unique cultural and natural diversity in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Please note that the Vermigel Hut is very popular during the high season. If the hut is fully booked, we recommend alternative routes.
Further information about the entire hike can be found at: Four-Sources Route
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Visit the Sasso San Gottardo
- Visit the National St. Gotthard Museum
A detailed hiking map can be purchased at the Tourist Info.
Safety guidelines
Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are over 2000 m above sea level and in extreme cases there may be snowfall or parts of the hike may still be snow-covered in early summer.
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