- 5:20 h
- 12.90 km
- 827 m
- 831 m
- 1,977 m
- 2,422 m
- 445 m
- Start: Oberalppass train station
- Destination: Vermigelhütte
Hike from source to source and stay overnight along the route: The Four Springs Route in the Gotthard region allows you to explore the area where four rivers originate in five daily stages. Experience the water divide and weather divide of Europe on the Four Springs Route. In the legendary Gotthard massif, you hike to the four sources Rhine, Reuss, Ticino and Rhone, which flow in all four cardinal directions. The alpine hiking trail is divided into five daily stages.
The first stage starts at Oberalppass and ends at the Vermigelhütte. The path leads to the source of the Rhine at Tomasee. The Rhine then flows through the canton of Graubünden to Schaffhausen's Rhine Falls. From there, the Rhine flows via Basel through Germany to the sea in Holland. From Tomasee, the route continues over the Maighelspass where the idyllic Portgerensee invites you to linger. Then you begin the descent to Vermigelhütte.
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Equipment
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
By car, hikers reach the starting point via Oberalppass from Andermatt or Sedrun. However, it is recommended to park the car in Andermatt and take the train to Oberalppass, as the start and end points are not the same.
It is recommended to park the car in Andermatt and take the train to Oberalppass, as the start and end points are not the same. In Andermatt, parking is available directly at the train station. Alternatively, there are also parking spaces at Oberalppass.
Hikers can reach Oberalppass by train from Andermatt or Sedrun. The timetable is as follows: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
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 tour with 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 Vermigelhütte 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 Springs Route
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Extension of the route: Oberalppass - Pazolastock - Badushütte - Tomasee - Maighelshütte/Vermigelhütte (takes 2 hours longer than the normal route)
Safety guidelines
Hikers should watch the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are above 2000 m.a.s.l. and there may be light snowfall in extreme cases.
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