--- title: "Furka Pass: Realp - Oberwald" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/furka-pass-realp-oberwald" description: "Already in the 19th century, the Furka region was discovered as a travel paradise with the growing Alpine tourism. Even today, many historic hotel buildings along the route bear witness to this time. On the way to the pass summit, motorcyclists can watch the historic Furka steam railway during its puffing journey. From the pass summit, you enjoy a breathtaking view. To the east, the view extends over the Ursern Valley and the Gotthard massif, to the west to the over 4000 m high peaks of the Valais and Bernese Alps. The pass offers numerous hiking, climbing, and high alpine tour options. Flower experts will find a diverse plant world here, and the area is also rich in minerals. On the Valais side, from the Hotel Belvédère, there is a view of the Rhone Glacier, which has lost much of its spectacular size due to climate change. Around 1850, the ice stream still reached far down into the valley floor." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2771148/df2a4991b71cfde3379e447a17bb426b1a4aa3c4cbbdc00934d68c49b685a6be/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Furka Pass: Realp - Oberwald ============================ - Tip - 29.55 km long - Great panorama - Car The Furka Pass, at 2436 m above sea level, is the fourth highest pass in Switzerland. The artistically designed road was also driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in "Goldfinger". Already in the 19th century, the Furka region was discovered as a travel paradise with the growing Alpine tourism. Even today, many historic hotel buildings along the route bear witness to this time. On the way to the pass summit, motorcyclists can watch the historic Furka steam railway during its puffing journey. From the pass summit, you enjoy a breathtaking view. To the east, the view extends over the Ursern Valley and the Gotthard massif, to the west to the over 4000 m high peaks of the Valais and Bernese Alps. The pass offers numerous hiking, climbing, and high alpine tour options. Flower experts will find a diverse plant world here, and the area is also rich in minerals. On the Valais side, from the Hotel Belvédère, there is a view of the Rhone Glacier, which has lost much of its spectacular size due to climate change. Around 1850, the ice stream still reached far down into the valley floor. Read more - 0:30 h - 29.55 km - 894 m - 1,065 m - 1,364 m - 2,436 m - 1,072 m - - Start: Realp station - Destination: Oberwald station Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Realp - Furka Pass - Oberwald Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** The starting point Realp can be reached by car directly from various directions. This includes from Central Switzerland via Schöllenen/Andermatt, via the Oberalp Pass, from Ticino via the Gotthard Pass or from Valais via the Furka Pass. Read more **Parking** Day parking spaces are signposted in front of the village (area MGB / Grotto Stella d'Oro) and on the village square and can be used for a fee between 06:00 and 24:00. More information: Read more **Public transportation** The starting point Realp can be reached by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train from Andermatt or Oberwald. The timetable is as follows: Read more Additional information Read more Author Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH Organization Région de vacances Andermatt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Rhone Glacier with ice grotto - Historic settlement of Gletsch - Furka steam railway mountain route Read more Safety guidelines The Furka Pass is closed in winter. Read more Download GPX file - - - -