--- title: "Nepali Highway" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/nepali-highway" description: "The Nepali Highway in the Furka Mountains offers hikers a small piece of Nepal in the middle of the Swiss Alps. This unique path connects the Sidelenhütte and the Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC by the shortest route and leads through breathtaking alpine landscapes. The path, with its charm and scenic diversity, recalls the famous trekking routes of Nepal and offers spectacular views of rugged rocks and impressive glaciers. Ideal for hikers seeking a special and at the same time less frequented route, the Nepali Highway is a real highlight in the Furka area." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2817636/a2c5f5df81a6342601bcb97b5e223889e7f844a19e1e91647960604e2d14331b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Nepali Highway ============== - Tip - 4.05 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike - 2:00 h - 4.05 km - 112 m - 287 m - 2,450 m - 2,706 m - 256 m - - Start: Sidelenhütte - Destination: Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC The Nepali Highway in the Furka Mountains connects the Sidelenhütte with the Albert-Heim-Hütte and offers alpine landscapes reminiscent of Nepal's mountain world on a short hiking route. The Nepali Highway in the Furka Mountains offers hikers a small piece of Nepal in the middle of the Swiss Alps. This unique path connects the Sidelenhütte and the Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC by the shortest route and leads through breathtaking alpine landscapes. The path, with its charm and scenic diversity, recalls the famous trekking routes of Nepal and offers spectacular views of rugged rocks and impressive glaciers. Ideal for hikers seeking a special and at the same time less frequented route, the Nepali Highway is a real highlight in the Furka area. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (68%) Path (32%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The route starts from the Sidelenhütte with a descent. Fixed ropes assist at 2-3 non-exposed sections, and several times you have to balance over large boulders. However, these are stable. Soon you pass at the foot of the Chli Bielenhorn. After another descent, the view opens onto the Tiefengletscher and the Galenstock. There is another easy scrambling section before the short ascent up to the Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC. Read more Tour information - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment Good hiking boots with sturdy soles, a rain jacket, provisions, and enough water Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By private car via the Furka Pass road to the pass summit. There is a parking lot there. However, for this route, it is recommended to use public transport since you will not return to the starting point. Read more **Parking**Furkapasshöhe parking lot Read more **Public transportation**By post bus from Andermatt, you can travel to the Furkapass and hike from there to the Sidelenhütte. Read more Additional information Information about both huts:   **and https://www.albertheimhuette.ch/huetteninformationen** Read more Author Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH Organization Région de vacances Andermatt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Nepali Highway is a highlight in the Andermatt holiday region. It symbolizes the landscape in the area - rugged, rough, and yet somehow affectionate. Those looking for a somewhat more demanding hike are in the right place here. Both huts also invite you to stop by with homemade cakes and dishes. Read more Safety guidelines There are individual scrambling sections or stages over scree. Good hiking or mountain boots help to traverse these well. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 6.03 km - Hike 15.79 km - Hike 6.79 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -