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description: "The Lochberg connects the Ursern Valley with the Göscheneralp Valley and is a popular ski touring destination set amid impressive mountain scenery. The tour starts in Gwüest at the Göscheneralp Inn and leads first to the Göscheneralp Lake dam. In late spring, when the road is fully open, the tour can also start directly at the dam. If access is only possible as far as Abfrutt, the approach is correspondingly longer. From the reservoir, the route leads up over the Älrigenplatten. It then continues across the Rundfirn toward the summit. Once you reach 3,075 m above sea level, a sweeping view of the surrounding mountains and various valleys opens up .The descent follows the same route back to the starting point."
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Lochberg
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- 6.59 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- Ski and Snowboard

This stunning, world-class ski peak offers everything a ski tourer could wish for: a wide, steep firn slope and a breathtaking view.

The Lochberg connects the Ursern Valley with the Göscheneralp Valley and is a popular ski touring destination set amid impressive mountain scenery.

The tour starts in Gwüest at the Göscheneralp Inn and leads first to the Göscheneralp Lake dam. In late spring, when the road is fully open, the tour can also start directly at the dam. If access is only possible as far as Abfrutt, the approach is correspondingly longer.

From the reservoir, the route leads up over the Älrigenplatten. It then continues across the Rundfirn toward the summit. Once you reach 3,075 m above sea level, a sweeping view of the surrounding mountains and various valleys opens up

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The descent follows the same route back to the starting point.

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- 4:30 h
- 6.59 km
- 1,497 m
- 1,573 m
- 3,070 m
- 1,497 m
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- Start: Göscheneralp
- Destination: Lochberg

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Directions

Göscheneralp – Lochberg

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Tour information

- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight

Equipment

- Ski Touring Gear
- Avalanche gear
- Warm clothing
- Food
- Helmet
- Offline map, GPS

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**In winter, the road to Göscheneralp is closed. However, Geissenparadies offers a . As soon as the road reopens, it will also be available for private travel by car.

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**Parking**Parking is available right at the Gwüest, along Göscheneralpstrasse, at the reservoir in Göscheneralp, and in the village of Göschenen.

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**Public transportation**In winter, the road to Göscheneralp is closed to public transportation. As soon as it reopens, buses run from the Göschenen train station to Göscheneralp. You can find the current schedule at: .However, Geissenparadies a .

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Additional information

If you have any further questions, please feel free to 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

Göscheneralp is an ideal starting point for various ski tours.

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Safety guidelines

Before starting the tour, be sure to check the  and find out about the local conditions.

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