- 7:15 h
- 16.72 km
- 1,309 m
- 238 m
- 1,353 m
- 2,476 m
- 1,123 m
- Start: Obergesteln
- Destination: Belvédère
Hike from source to source and stay overnight directly 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 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 directions. The alpine hiking trail is divided into five day stages.
The 5th and final stage of the multi-day hike leads from Obergoms to the Rhone source. The stage leads from Obergesteln via Oberwald, Gletsch, and Muttbach up to the Furkapass and from there to a viewpoint overlooking the Rhone Glacier. The source of the Rhone is viewed from a distance.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Obergesteln (1355 m) – Oberwald (1368 m) – Chapel St. Nikolaus (1550 m) – Gletsch, Steam Train Station (1757 m) – Muttbach Station (2170 m) – Furkapass (2429 m) – Belvédère Bus Stop (2271 m)
Tour information
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Clothing appropriate to the weather
- Good footwear
- Walking poles are recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
If the entire hike with all 5 stages is done, it is recommended to travel to Andermatt or its surroundings. Andermatt is very well accessible from all four directions in summer and is therefore a pleasant starting point.
If you only want to do this stage, you go to Obergoms.
In Andermatt, directly behind the train station, there is a large car park. It is about a 10-minute walk from the start point of the route.
In Obergoms, there are parking spaces at various locations depending on where you want to start.
Obergesteln is reached by the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn or by Postbus.
From the destination Belvédère, take the Postbus towards the cantons of Valais or Uri.
The timetables are as follows: SBB Timetable
Additional information
For your overnight stay, you will find rustic mountain huts directly on the path or cozy hotels in the nearby villages. For pleasure hikers, Eurotrek offers a four-day package including luggage transport. Gather strength in the mineral-rich mountain landscape. Let go of everyday life and enjoy the unique cultural and natural diversity in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Please note that in the high season the Vermigel hut is very popular. If the hut is fully booked, we recommend alternative routes.
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- The route can also be started from Oberwald or Ulrichen
- A detailed hiking map including information can be purchased at the Tourist Info.
Safety guidelines
Hikers should watch the weather forecast in advance as parts of the hike are above 2000 m (above sea level) and there can be light snowfall in extreme cases.
Also note that the Furkapass is closed in winter months and therefore no Postbus operates. Information about pass openings can be found at: Alpine Passes
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