- 4:40 h
- 11.38 km
- 1,086 m
- 1,086 m
- 930 m
- 2,016 m
- 1,086 m
- Start: Gurtnellen Dorf
- Destination: Gurtnellen Dorf
The thematic route "50 years of avalanche protection history" offers the opportunity to experience the history of avalanche barriers up close, from the first stone walls to the latest steel structures.
The starting point is the bus stop in the village of Gurtnellen. At Bitzgensteinen, the hiker follows the mountain trail up to Stäfeli and the Egg hut. The ascent covers about 900 meters in elevation to the Schwarz Berg viewpoint. The mountain path runs below the Schnuerstock and Witenstock. Then the descent to the Alp Wildampferen begins. From here, you use the alpine path to the entrance to the Intschialp valley. The Geissgasse leads through the forest over the Holzrüeri to Schipfenberg, a rest area.
Above Richligen, you leave the paved road and use the old Chilenweg. A last signpost with the special labeling of this thematic route leads back to the village of Gurtnellen.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Day backpack
- Camera
Directions & Parking facilities
Gurtnellen is well connected by the canton road of the canton Uri to the highway A2. The nearest highway exits are Wassen and Amsteg.
In the lower part of the village ‘Gurtnellen Wyler’ or in the upper part ‘Gurtnellen Dorf’, there are various parking options.
You can reach the starting point Gurtnellen directly by bus from Göschenen or Altdorf. The timetable is as follows: Auto AG Uri Timetable
Additional information
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Alternatively, you can continue hiking to Arnisee and from there take the cable car to Intschi and the post bus back to Gurtnellen.
Safety guidelines
Please pay attention to weather forecasts. In the Alps, weather can change quickly.
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