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title: "Lake tour Göscheneralp"
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description: "The circular hike starts at the natural dam. After crossing the dam, hikers ascend to the Dammareuss. They then continue through the alpine landscape to the Chelenreuss, which is also crossed. The views of the glaciers are breathtaking. Finally, the path ascends slightly again and leads back to the dam. Climate audio trail: For years, ETH researchers have studied the forefield of the Dammagletscher. Now hikers can share in the results: the path starts at the dam and leads over alpine rose slopes to the barren forefield of the Dammagletscher, onto a lateral moraine and through raised bogs. In total, nine listening stations are spread around Lake Göscheneralp where hikers can learn interesting facts about the climate via an audioguide. The audioguide conveys exciting stories. For example, it tells that bacteria even eat stones until they crumble; in the children's audioguide, their smacking can even be heard."
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Lake tour Göscheneralp
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- Tip
- 8.20 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

The circular hiking route around Lake Göscheneralp is one of the most popular hikes in the Andermatt holiday region. Magnificent mountain scenery with glaciers, rich flora, and plenty of water.

The circular hike starts at the natural dam. After crossing the dam, hikers ascend to the Dammareuss. They then continue through the alpine landscape to the Chelenreuss, which is also crossed. The views of the glaciers are breathtaking. Finally, the path ascends slightly again and leads back to the dam.

Climate audio trail: For years, ETH researchers have studied the forefield of the Dammagletscher. Now hikers can share in the results: the path starts at the dam and leads over alpine rose slopes to the barren forefield of the Dammagletscher, onto a lateral moraine and through raised bogs. In total, nine listening stations are spread around Lake Göscheneralp where hikers can learn interesting facts about the climate via an audioguide. The audioguide conveys exciting stories. For example, it tells that bacteria even eat stones until they crumble; in the children's audioguide, their smacking can even be heard.

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- 2:55 h
- 8.20 km
- 421 m
- 421 m
- 1,785 m
- 2,052 m
- 267 m
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- Start: Göscheneralp / Lake Göscheneralp
- Destination: Göscheneralp / Lake Göscheneralp

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Pavements

Trail (8%)

Path (92%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Göscheneralp – Älpergen – Dammareuss junction – Vorder Röti – Berg – Göscheneralp

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

Via Göschenen you get to the Göscheneralp valley. Göschenen is located directly at the A2 motorway exit.

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**Parking**

There are parking spaces directly by the Göscheneralp reservoir.

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**Public transportation**

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

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Additional information

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Audio learning trail (audioguides at the kiosk near the Dammagletscher mountain inn)
- Farm shop with local products
- Dammagletscher mountain inn

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Safety guidelines

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

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