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Hike Stotzigen Firsten
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- Tip
- 11.61 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Hike

- 4:10 h
- 11.61 km
- 303 m
- 1,203 m
- 1,538 m
- 2,759 m
- 1,221 m
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- Start: Furkapass summit
- Destination: Realp Station

From Furkapass, the route goes up to Stotzigen Firsten. Once at the top, it goes down to Realp.

The well-known ski touring mountain is also worth hiking in summer. After the Furka pass summit, the beautiful high route leads past idyllic mountain lakes up to Stotzigen Firsten. The descent proceeds leisurely over a broad grassy ridge down into the Witenwasser valley. In the last stretch, follow the tracks of the Furka steam railway to Realp. The area invites a solitary hike in a sparse alpine landscape.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (17%)

Trail (2%)

Path (81%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Furkapass – Sotzigen Firsten – Laubgädmen - Biel – Realp Station

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Tour information

- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight

Equipment

- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Daypack

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

It is recommended to drive by car to Realp, then take the PostAuto to Furkapass, as the start and end points are not the same.

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**Parking**

In Realp, there are parking options directly at the station as well as in the village. Further information can be found at the municipality:

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**Public transportation**

You can get to Furkapass by the PostAuto bus. The schedule is as follows:

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Additional information

For further questions, please contact:  +41 41 888 71 00, info@andermatt.swiss

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Dining options: 
    - Restaurant Furkablick at the pass summit
    - Restaurants in Realp

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Safety guidelines

Hikers should check the weather forecast beforehand, as the hike takes place above 2000 m asl, and in extreme cases, there can be light snowfall.

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