Four Sources Trail: Stage 4 To the Ticino Source Area

Tip

19.77 km long

Difficulty: difficult

Condition: difficult

Hike

CC-BY-ND | Valentin Luthiger, Ferienregion Andermatt

© Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH, Ferienregion Andermatt

7:00 h
19.77 km
578 m
1,479 m
1,350 m
2,447 m
1,097 m
Start: Piansecco Hut
Destination: Obergesteln

The 4th of the 5 stages leads from the Piansecco Hut over the Nufenen Pass into the Ägenetal and then on to Obergesteln.

Hike from source to source and stay overnight along the route: The Vier-Quellen-Weg (Four Sources Trail) in the Gotthard region allows you to explore the area where four rivers originate over five daily stages. Experience the water divide and weather divide of Europe on the Vier-Quellen-Weg. 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.

For your overnight rest, you will find rustic mountain huts right on the way 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 the Vermigelhütte is very popular in the high season.

Pavements

Street

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Piansecco Hut - Cruina - Nufenen Pass - Ägenetal - Obergesteln

Tour information

Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Clothing appropriate to the weather
Good footwear
Drink and food
Hiking poles are recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Airolo is very well connected via the A2 motorway. From Airolo you reach Val Bedretto.

There are various parking options in Airolo, including near the train station.

You can reach Val Bedretto by bus from Airolo. The timetable is as follows: Timetable

Additional information

If you have 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

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Hut reservations are recommended
Accommodation options in Airolo / Val Bedretto: Tourism Airolo

Safety guidelines

Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as the hike is above 2000 m.a.s.l. and in extreme cases light snowfall may occur.

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