North-South Route: 4th stage Flüelen - Andermatt

Tip
38.73 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
racing bike
  • 2:40 h
  • 38.73 km
  • 1,006 m
  • 6 m
  • 434 m
  • 1,439 m
  • 1,005 m
  • Start: Flüelen station
  • Destination: Andermatt station
The Urnerland, a constantly nervously pulsating transit corridor, where the Reuss rushes down the Schöllenen Gorge, only tamed by steep mountain slopes and the Devil's Bridge.

North-South Route (3) from SchweizMobil: 4th stage from Flüelen to Andermatt

The North-South Route leads through the large Swiss landscapes Jura, Central Plateau, Central Switzerland and over the Alps to southern Switzerland. It follows numerous historically and culturally significant traffic routes and towns. In the holiday region Andermatt, the route runs from the north through the Schöllenen Gorge high above the Gotthard Pass towards Faido.

The 4th stage starts in Flüelen on Lake Uri. Through the canton of Uri and thus the Urner Reuss valley, it goes up to Andermatt. Along the way, you pass steep cliff walls, lush green meadows, winding roads, and along the turbulent Reuss. 

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Flüelen - Altdorf - Erstfeld - Silenen - Amsteg - Intschi - Gurtnellen - Wassen - Göschenen - Andermatt 

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Clothing appropriate to the weather
  • Provision of food and drink 
  • Bicycle light 

Directions & Parking facilities

The start in Flüelen is located directly on the A2 motorway and the Axenstrasse and is therefore very well connected. 

In Flüelen there are many parking options near the station. On the lakeside as well as on the village side. 

You can reach the starting point Flüelen by train and bus. The timetable is as follows: SBB Timetable

Additional information

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Chileli of Wassen
  • Schöllenen Gorge circular walk 
  • Various viewpoints on the route 
  • Can also be done in the opposite direction

Safety guidelines

Especially on weekends there can be heavy traffic. Please observe the traffic reports from TCS and then decide whether you want to do the route. 

Nearby

Contact

North-South Route: 4th stage Flüelen - Andermatt
6454 Flüelen