- 9:30 h
- 33.81 km
- 429 m
- 1,052 m
- 448 m
- 1,111 m
- 663 m
- Start: Train station Göschenen
- Destination: Tell monument Altdorf
An impressive mountain landscape awaits hikers in the Reuss valley between Göschenen and Altdorf. Lots of historically significant objects can be seen and admired along the 32-kilometre Gottardo hiking trail. Information panels have been placed along the entire route. Along the first few kilometres, you will learn interesting facts and surprising information about the history of the Gotthard railway line. The viewing platform next to Wassen's little church is perfect for watching trains as they make their way up the narrow valley with the help of helical tunnels. Between Gurtnellen and Amsteg, hikers will cross the Felliboden suspension bridge. Along the route from Amsteg to the railway village of Erstfeld, you can marvel at the highest bridge constructed for the Swiss Federal Railways and, without realising it, walk over the former bunker for the Swiss Federal Council. The new eight-kilometre section that leads hikers to the train station in Altdorf and which is also a celebration of new modes of transport, starts in Erstfeld.
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Equipment
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Sturdy footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Daypack
Directions & Parking facilities
Göschenen is directly connected to the A2 highway and is therefore very easy to reach. Alternatively, the route can also be started at a different starting point. The villages along the way are the easiest to reach. These can be reached via the cantonal road.
There are plenty of parking options at the train station in Göschenen and in the village at the Coop.
Alternatively, you can park in Andermatt or other villages and take the train or bus to Göschenen.
Göschenen is very well served by train connections from Ticino, Andermatt and Central Switzerland in general. The timetable is as follows: SBB timetable
Alternatively, the route can also be started at a different starting point. The easiest places to start are the villages along the way. These can be reached by bus. The timetable is as follows: Timetable Auto AG Uri
Additional information
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Ferienregion
Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Specialty hike
- Viewing platforms
Safety guidelines
Winter closure:
The Gottardo hiking trail north is closed between Göschenen and Wassen during the winter months. On this section there are two bridges which are dismantled during the winter months to protect them from avalanches.
In winter, the Gottardo Hiking Trail North is only accessible from Wassen to Altdorf as long as there is no snow. The starting point in Wassen can be reached by bus of the Auto AG Uri every hour from the railway station Göschenen. The entire Gottardo hiking trail south can also be walked during the winter months.
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