Gotthard Crystal Trek: Stage 1

From the north: via the A2 highway and the Schöllenen Gorge
From the south: via the A2 and the Schöllenen Gorge or via the Gotthard Pass
From the east: via the Oberalp Pass
From the west: via the Furka Pass or with the Furka car transport

7:10 h
20.80 km
1,385 m
737 m
1,430 m
2,530 m
1,100 m
Start: Andermatt
Destination: Gotthard Pass

From Andermatt via Hospental to the Gatschola Gap, accompanied by beautiful mountain lakes and the Lucendro reservoir all the way to the Gotthard Pass.

The first stage of the Gotthard Crystal Trek starts in the village center of Andermatt, from where the trail leads through the village, along the Reuss river and past the golf course to Hospental. The steady ascent to the Gatscholalücke then begins. Initially in the shadow of the Gotthard Pass road, then sunnier and increasingly quieter as the engine noises become quieter. The ascent remains pleasant - an ideal start to a six-day hike. Once you reach the top, at 2,528 m above sea level, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the At 2,528 m above sea level, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Valetta and Orsirora lakes - ideal for a break or a refreshing swim. The descent leads past the turquoise-green Lucendro reservoir and finally ends on the Gotthard Pass.