Furka Höhenweg (Urschner Höhenweg)

Tip
15.79 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 5:40 h
  • 15.79 km
  • 421 m
  • 1,091 m
  • 1,431 m
  • 2,309 m
  • 878 m
  • Start: Tiefenbach
  • Destination: Andermatt Train Station

The Urschner Höhenweg offers a natural experience with breathtaking panoramic views for sporty hikers. The hike through the Urschnertal valley is a unique experience. 

The hike begins at Hotel Tiefenbach. Here the path ascends up to Tätsch. Soon you reach the highest point at Gespenderboden. The wide hiking path narrows but remains easy to walk. At Lochbergegg, above Realp, you can see the protective forest which shields the village from avalanches.

Hikers cross Lipferstein and arrive at a beautiful resting spot at Blauseeli, where about half of the hike is completed. Next to Blauseeli, there are many more small crystal-clear mountain lakes inviting you to cool off. 

The route continues about three kilometers straight towards Bäz. The view towards Furka, Gotthard, and Oberalp passes is breathtaking along this stretch. 

The descent begins via Hospental. A short section leads over a narrow path to Moos. From there, a wide and beautiful hiking path leads along the golf course towards Andermatt. 

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Tiefenbach - Tätsch - Lochberg - Rotboden - Mülibach - Giessen - Train Station - Andermatt

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Tour with Dog

Equipment

  • Clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Camera
  • Day backpack

Directions & Parking facilities

You can drive by car to Tiefenbach via the Furka Pass road. However, it is recommended to drive to Andermatt by car and take the Postbus from there to Tiefenbach, as otherwise, after the hike, you still have to go uphill by bus and the bus does not run very regularly. 

There is a limited number of parking spaces at Tiefenbach. In Andermatt, there is a large parking lot directly at the train station and thus at the Postbus stop. 

You can reach Tiefenbach from Andermatt by Postbus. Take the bus towards Furka Pass. The timetable is as follows: Postbus Timetable

Additional information

 If you have any more 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

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Picnic at Blausee or another mountain lake like Lutersee
  • Hiking in the opposite direction is also possible

Safety guidelines

On the section down to Hospental, be aware of mountain bikers coming down the hill at some speed. This is a note so you don’t get startled and just briefly step aside from the path to let bikers pass.

Nearby

Contact

Furka Höhenweg (Urschner Höhenweg)
6491 Realp