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description: "The hiking trail from Gotthard Pass to Göschenen stretches over a breathtaking route in the midst of the Swiss Alps. The path offers not only a fascinating insight into the natural beauty of the region but also into the rich history and culture associated with Gotthard Pass. Starting at Gotthard Pass at 2106 m above sea level, the hike begins with a gentle descent along a well-marked path. Hikers then continue along the route, lined with lush alpine meadows and rugged rocks. The path leads past the idyllic mountain villages Hospental and Andermatt, where various restaurants invite you to stop. From Andermatt, the trail goes into the impressive and legendary Schöllenen Gorge and over the old Devil’s Bridge. From there, you have a fantastic view of the rushing Reuss. Surrounded by steep rock walls, you then walk along the very well prepared hiking trail through the Schöllenen to the destination Göschenen."
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Gotthard Pass - Göschenen
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- Tip
- 17.05 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Hike

- 4:44 h
- 17.05 km
- 1 m
- 1,003 m
- 1,106 m
- 2,109 m
- 1,003 m
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- Start: Gotthard Pass
- Destination: Göschenen

The beautiful route starts at the historic Gotthard Pass going down to Andermatt. The path then continues down through the impressive Schöllenen Gorge to Göschenen.

The hiking trail from Gotthard Pass to Göschenen stretches over a breathtaking route in the midst of the Swiss Alps. The path offers not only a fascinating insight into the natural beauty of the region but also into the rich history and culture associated with Gotthard Pass.

Starting at Gotthard Pass at 2106 m above sea level, the hike begins with a gentle descent along a well-marked path. Hikers then continue along the route, lined with lush alpine meadows and rugged rocks. The path leads past the idyllic mountain villages Hospental and Andermatt, where various restaurants invite you to stop. From Andermatt, the trail goes into the impressive and legendary Schöllenen Gorge and over the old Devil’s Bridge. From there, you have a fantastic view of the rushing Reuss. Surrounded by steep rock walls, you then walk along the very well prepared hiking trail through the Schöllenen to the destination Göschenen.

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Pavements

Street (26%)

Trail (28%)

Path (46%)

Best to visit

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Gotthard Pass - Hospental - Andermatt - Göschenen

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate to the weather
- Good footwear
- Drink and picnic
- Walking sticks if needed

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

For travel by car, it is recommended to drive to Andermatt, Hospental, Göschenen or Airolo. All villages are accessible from all four directions.

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**Parking**

In Andermatt, Hospental, Göschenen and Airolo there are various parking options near the path and public transport.

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**Public transportation**

To start the route, take the postbus to Gotthard Pass from Andermatt or Airolo. Upon arrival at the destination in Göschenen, there are train connections back to Andermatt and Airolo as well as towards Zurich/Lucerne/Basel. The postbus timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

- The postbus timetable for Gotthard Pass is as follows:
- If you have any further questions, please contact: , +41 41 888 71 00,

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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- Schöllenen circular walk
- Places to eat in Hospental, Andermatt or Göschenen

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Safety guidelines

Hikers should watch the weather forecast in advance as the start of the hike is over 2000 m above sea level and there can be light snowfall in extreme cases.

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