Mountain hike from Andermatt to the crystal-clear Lutersee

Tip
13.24 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 6:17 h
  • 13.24 km
  • 988 m
  • 985 m
  • 1,436 m
  • 2,280 m
  • 844 m
  • Start: Andermatt train station
  • Destination: Andermatt train station
A family-friendly hike on well-maintained mountain trails. Besides beautiful viewpoints and a clear mountain lake, there is also a place to stop for refreshment on the Gurschenalp. Those who get tired can shorten the route with the Gemsstockbahn.

The route takes us from the Andermatt train station, past the world-famous Hotel The Chedi Andermatt towards the Gemsstockbahn valley station. From "Neu-Andermatt" we hike through Alt-Andermatt to the Männli viewpoint, where there is a large wooden cross. We continue climbing across to the crystal-clear Lutersee, the highest point of the hike. It is worth taking a break at the fire pit there. A short high path leads to the middle station of the Gemsstockbahn on the Gurschen. Unfortunately, the lift does not operate during the summer season 2015. The hike through the protected forest, which shelters Andermatt from avalanches in winter, is always worthwhile. On the informative theme path, we learn how avalanche protection works.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Andermatt train station - Andermatt church - Gemsstockbahn valley station - Felsental - Männli - Lutersee - Gurschen - through the forest towards Andermatt - Maria Hilf chapel - Gemsstockbahn valley station - Andermatt train station

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Hiking shoes, rain protection, backpack with provisions

Directions & Parking facilities

Drive on the A2 motorway towards Göschenen. Watch out for traffic reports. If there is a traffic jam, leave the motorway at Amsteg and continue upstream to Göschenen. In Göschenen, turn towards Andermatt. After passing through the Schöllenenschlucht, you will reach Andermatt.
In Andermatt, you will find parking lots at the Gemsstockbahn valley station, directly at the start towards Felsental, Männli, Lutersee.
You can take the SBB to Göschenen. There you change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn towards Andermatt. After a few minutes, you reach the train station in Andermatt. It is located in the middle of the village.

Additional information

Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Take enough time for the descent through the forest to Andermatt. The information panels about avalanche protection are informative and interesting. You will also see various protective structures of different ages in the forest.

Safety guidelines

In midsummer, a herd of yaks is grazed on the Gurschenalp. Stay on the hiking trail in the area of the animals and keep your distance from the herd.

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Contact

Mountain hike from Andermatt to the crystal-clear Lutersee
6490 Andermatt