Göscheneralp-Göschenen

Tip
9.17 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 2:35 h
  • 9.17 km
  • 679 m
  • 1,106 m
  • 1,786 m
  • 680 m
  • Start: Göscheneralp
  • Destination: Göschenen Railway Station

In Göscheneralp, hikers experience diverse natural beauties. An ideal route for families from the Göscheneralp reservoir through the valley to Göschenen. 

The beauty and diversity in this mountain valley are captivating. Hikers are accompanied by the view of mighty glaciers, gigantic rock walls, beautiful mountain ranges, blooming alpine meadows, and crystal-clear small lakes. From the natural dam in Göscheneralp, the leisurely hike starts by going down the dam into the valley. From the dam, there is a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains with glaciers and rock walls. After the first descent, the route passes small mountain lakes and the campsite. The lakes invite for a short break and cooling off. Along the young Göschenerreuss river towards Göschenen, you walk past lush green meadows and through small forests into the small village of Göschenen. There are various rest spots on the way to enjoy and admire nature even more. 

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Göscheneralp – In den Feden – Jäntelboden – Lochstafel – Bonen – Steglaui – Göschenen Railway Station

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Tour with Dog

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Binoculars

Directions & Parking facilities

You reach the Göscheneralp valley via Göschenen. Göschenen is located directly at the A2 motorway exit. 

There are parking spaces directly at the Göscheneralp reservoir. 

 You can reach the Göscheneralp valley by bus, where the two huts are located. The timetable is as follows: PostBus timetable

Additional information

 For further questions, please 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

Safety guidelines

Pay attention to the weather forecasts. In the Alps, the weather can change quickly. 

Nearby

Contact

Göscheneralp-Göschenen
6487 Göschenen