Maighelshütte SAC

3:40 h
11.68 km
540 m
540 m
1,842 m
2,314 m
472 m
Start: Oberalp Pass railroad station
Destination: Oberalp Pass railroad station

The beautiful hut approach to the Maighelshütte in a fantastic landscape is ideal for young and old. From the Oberalp Pass, the route leads up through the Maighelstal valley to the hut.

The scenic ascent to the Maighelshütte (2310 m above sea level) in the border region of Graubünden and Uri leads from the Oberalp Pass (2046 m above sea level) on a moderate ascent through the Val Maighels to Lake Urlaun.

The ascent begins at the Oberalp Pass and leads from near the road up to an altitude of approx. 1980 m above sea level. The route is then well signposted and marked in the direction of Maighelshütte/Lai da Tuma, initially flat, then slightly ascending along the eastern flank of the Pazolastock until you cross the Rhine below the Lai da Tuma.

You soon reach Lake Urlaun (Lai Urlaun) and, after a short ascent, the Maighelshütte (2310 m above sea level) on the flank of Piz Cavradi. From the hut you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Maighels glacier and Piz Ravetsch. The hut is also an ideal starting point for hikes lasting several days in the direction of Ticino, to Capanna Cadlimo and Val Piora or to Vermigelhütte and Andermatt.

Pavements

Unknown

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Oberalp Pass - Trutg Nurschalas - Maighelshütte SAC - Oberalp Pass

Tour information

Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Clothing suitable for the weather
Good footwear
Hiking poles are recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Hikers can reach the starting point by car over the Oberalp Pass from Andermatt or Sedrun via the Oberalp Pass road. Please note that the road is closed in the winter months due to snow.

Parking is available directly at the Oberalp Pass starting point. If the parking spaces at the top of the pass are all occupied, continue along the pass road to Sedrun and park in the smaller parking spaces on the side of the road.

Hikers can reach the Oberalp Pass by train from Andermatt or Sedrun. The timetable is as follows: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Additional information

Information about the hut can be found at: Maighelshütte SAC
If you have any further questions, please contact: Andermatt Holiday Region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Cairns in Val Maighels
Additional ascent to the source of the Rhine/Tomasee (approx. 1 h)
Lighthouse on the Oberalp Pass

Safety guidelines

Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are at over 2000 m above sea level and light snowfall can therefore occur in extreme cases.
Pay attention to the weather forecasts. The weather can change quickly in the Alps.

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