Four Springs Trail: Stage 4 To the Ticino headwaters

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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 5th stages leads from the Piansecco hut over the Nufenen Pass into the Ägenetal valley and then on to Obergesteln.

Hike from spring to spring and spend the night along the route: The Four Springs Trail in the Gotthard region allows you to explore the area where four rivers have their source in five one-day stages. Experience the moated castle and the weather divide of Europe on the Four Springs Trail. 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 daily stages.

For a good night's sleep, you will find rustic mountain huts directly along the trail or cozy hotels in the nearby villages. For leisure hikers, Eurotrek offers a four-day package deal with luggage transport . Recharge your batteries 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 high season.

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 suitable for the weather
Good footwear
Drink and food
Hiking poles are recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Airolo is very well connected by the A2 highway. The Val Bedretto can be reached from Airolo.

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

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

Additional information

If you have any further questions, please contact: Andermatt Holiday Region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Ferienregion
Andermatt

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Hut reservations are recommended
Overnight accommodation in Airolo / Val Bedretto: Tourismus Airolo

Safety guidelines

Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as the hike is at over 2000 m above sea level and there may therefore be light snowfall in extreme cases.