From the Oberalp Pass, the beautiful trail—surrounded by lovely meadows, rocky outcrops, and breathtaking views—slopes gently down into the Maighels Valley and then climbs up to the Maighels Hut. From there, a gently ascending trail continues on to the Lolen Pass. A crystal-clear mountain lake invites you to take a breather and take a dip in its refreshing waters, all while enjoying a stunning view of the surrounding mountain range. The descent then winds through alpine meadows and countless hairpin turns down to the dirt road in the Unteralptal valley. On a wide path lined with alpine flowers, you then follow the Unteralpstrasse to Andermatt.
The Lolen Pass is a pure delight, surrounded by diverse natural beauty. The stream, which starts out as little more than a trickle, gradually swells, forming mossy areas and small pools.
- 5:30 h
- 16.93 km
- 493 m
- 1,101 m
- 1,436 m
- 2,404 m
- 968 m
- Start: Oberalppass Train Station
- Destination: Andermatt Train Station
Pavements
- Street (1%)Asphalt (4%)Gravel (27%)Trail (7%)Path (61%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Oberalp Train Station – Siara – Maigelshütte – Lolen Pass – Mur – Rohr – Mariahilf Chapel – Andermatt Train Station
Tour information
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Tour with dog
Equipment
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Sturdy footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Daypack
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereHikers can reach the starting point by car via the Oberalp Pass from Andermatt or Sedrun. However, it is recommended to park your car in Andermatt and take the train to the Oberalp Pass, since the starting point and the finish line are not the same.ParkingIt is recommended to park your car in Andermatt and take the train to the Oberalp Pass, since the starting point and the destination are not the same. In Andermatt, you'll find parking right next to the train station. However, there are also parking spots available at the Oberalp Pass.Public transportation
Hikers can take the train from Andermatt or Sedrun to the Oberalp Pass. The schedule is as follows: Matterhorn Gotthard Railway
Additional information
- Nearby Huts:
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: Andermatt Vacation Region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- In spring and fall: Bridges Loop Trail and Lolen
- Marmots
- In June: Alpine roses
- Late July/early August: cotton grass (white flowers)
Safety guidelines
- Due to mudslides, the hiking trails and the road leading to Unteralp are closed until further notice. Unteralp is currently inaccessible. Please observe the closures on site and take alternative routes.
