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Oberland Bike: Amsteg - Andermatt
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- 44.69 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
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The route follows the historic Gotthard mule track through the Ursern Highlands. The achievements of the railway pioneers as well as idyllic mountain inns are located along the route.

From Amsteg, bikers ride after a short ascent on the Gotthard mule track to Meitschligen. From the eastern valley flank between Gurtnellen and Wassen, the trains winding up the upper Reuss valley over bridges, viaducts, and hairpin tunnels can be observed very well. Behind Wattingen, you pass under the canopy of the St. Joseph chapel, built in the 18th century. The route continues along a magnificent forest path via Neiselental to Göschenen. Along the steep rock walls of the Schöllenenschlucht and the Urnerloch, the first tunnel in the Alps, the turning point Andermatt is reached. The return journey leads over the mountain road to Gurtnellen village. Then follows an attractive descent over field paths to Meitschligen, then the same way back to Amsteg.

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- 6:45 h
- 44.69 km
- 1,291 m
- 1,291 m
- 522 m
- 1,440 m
- 918 m
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- Start: Amsteg, Post
- Destination: Amsteg, Post

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Pavements

Unknown (8%)

Street (22%)

Asphalt (16%)

Trail (47%)

Path (8%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Amsteg - Gurtnellen - Göschenen - Andermatt - Amsteg

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate to the weather
- Bike light (especially for tunnels)

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From the A2 motorway, the starting point can be reached via the Amsteg motorway exits.

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**Parking**Parking is available directly in Amsteg, both in and outside the village.

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**Public transportation**The starting point Amsteg is easily accessible by the Auto AG bus. The Auto AG timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact: , +41 41 888 71 00,

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Schöllenenschlucht with Devil's Bridge and Suworow monument
- Walking tour through Andermatt
- Chileli of Wassen

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Safety guidelines

Parts of the route are also used by regular traffic (cars, local bus)

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