Göscheneralp 5-Hut Panoramic Trail

  • Tip
  • 33.94 km long
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Condition: very difficult
  • Great panorama
  • Long distance hiking trail
A breathtaking world of mountains and glaciers, as well as a well-maintained and clearly marked high-altitude trail. These are just a few of the highlights that Alpine hikers can experience in this unique and enchanting setting.

This alpine loop hike connects five welcoming SAC huts that invite you to linger and delight visitors with their warm atmosphere and diverse offerings. The starting point for the tour is Göscheneralp, from where the huts in the surrounding valleys—including the Chelenalptal and the Voralptal—can be reached.

The route begins at the Göscheneralpsee dam and leads first to the Dammahütte at 2,439 meters above sea level. It then continues to the Chelenalphütte before heading to the Bergseehütte, the Voralphütte, and finally the Salbithütte. From there, the tour leads back to Göschenen.

Along the way, you’ll encounter an impressive mountain and glacier landscape with varied sections and spectacular views. Alpine experience, a full set of alpine gear, and a via ferrata set are recommended for this hike.

  • 17:00 h
  • 33.94 km
  • 2,741 m
  • 3,396 m
  • 1,104 m
  • 2,611 m
  • 1,507 m
  • Start: Göschenen
  • Destination: Göschenen

Good to know

Pavements

Street (2%)
Asphalt (2%)
Trail (34%)
Path (61%)
Via ferrata (1%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Directions to the individual SAC huts can be found on their respective websites.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Göschenen is directly connected to the A2 highway and is therefore very easy to reach. 

Parking

There are plenty of parking options at the train station in Göschenen and in the village near the Coop.

Alternatively, you can park in Andermatt and take the train to Göschenen. 

Public transportation

Göschenen and Göscheneralp are very well connected by train from Ticino, Andermatt, and Central Switzerland in general. The schedule is as follows: SBB Schedule

Additional information

You can find the flyer at: 5-Hut Panorama Trail

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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  • Göscheneralp Lake
  • Göscheneralp: A Paradise for Goats

Safety guidelines

Please check the weather forecasts and be aware of any road closures.

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