Göschenen Trail

Tip
2.52 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Snowshoe
  • 1:39 h
  • 2.52 km
  • 86 m
  • 87 m
  • 1,107 m
  • 1,193 m
  • 86 m
  • Start: Göschenen
  • Destination: Göschenen
The picturesque circular trail in Göschenen is easy to walk and is also a pleasure for inexperienced snowshoe hikers.

Lonely winter landscapes and a fairytale forest beckon on the snowshoe trail towards Göscheneralp.

The easy snowshoe trail starts near the Göschenen hydroelectric power station, which can be visited by appointment. It first leads along the Göschenerreuss, a tributary of the Reuss, which has its source at the Chelengletscher. Striking: the chapel on the other side of the river near the hamlet of Abfrutt. It is dedicated to Matthias, the patron saint of avalanches.

On the way back through the snow-covered Bitziwald forest, the highest point is reached above Ängi (1194 m above sea level). At the end, the trail descends once again: first gently and then, after a hairpin bend, somewhat more steeply downhill towards the finish at the hydroelectric power station.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

  • poles
  • Snowshoes
  • Avalanche equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe & shovel)

Additional information

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Combine the snowshoe hike with a fondue and/or a dip in the wooden tub.

Safety guidelines

Note the current avalanche situation

Note: When the road to Abfrutt is closed, there is a risk of avalanches. For safety reasons, the dashed path may then not be used.

Nearby

Contact

Göschenen Trail
6487 Göschenen