--- title: "Pipe Tips" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/pipe-tips" description: "The ski tour to the Rohrspitzli is challenging and involves a long ascent. In return, you’ll be rewarded with impressive descents and a varied route between Göscheneralp, Meiental, and Voralp. The starting point is Göscheneralpstrasse. From there, the route initially follows the summer hiking trail up to the Salbithütte and continues across the Gemschplanggen. During the ascent to the Meiggelengrat, you’ll need to carry your skis for a short distance. From the ridge, the tour continues toward Rohrfirn. After crossing the glacier, a ski depot is set up below the rock face. The final section involves walking across the rock face and then along the ridge to the summit at 3,220 m above sea level. From there, an impressive view of the surrounding mountains unfolds. For the descent, there are two options: either return via the same route or head down the other side into the Meiental valley." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Pipe Tips ========= - Tip - 6.35 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Ski and Snowboard The Rohrspitzli is particularly notable for its long, ideally suited north-facing slope. The ski tour to the Rohrspitzli is challenging and involves a long ascent. In return, you’ll be rewarded with impressive descents and a varied route between Göscheneralp, Meiental, and Voralp. The starting point is Göscheneralpstrasse. From there, the route initially follows the summer hiking trail up to the Salbithütte and continues across the Gemschplanggen. During the ascent to the Meiggelengrat, you’ll need to carry your skis for a short distance. From the ridge, the tour continues toward Rohrfirn. After crossing the glacier, a ski depot is set up below the rock face. The final section involves walking across the rock face and then along the ridge to the summit at 3,220 m above sea level. From there, an impressive view of the surrounding mountains unfolds. For the descent, there are two options: either return via the same route or head down the other side into the Meiental valley. Read more - 5:30 h - 6.35 km - 1,983 m - 1,193 m - 3,176 m - 1,983 m - - Start: Göscheneralp Reservoir - Destination: Pipe Tips Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Göscheneralp Reservoir - Rohrspitzli Read more Tour information - Mountain summit - Nature highlight Equipment - Ski Touring Gear - Avalanche gear - Helmet - Warm clothing - Food - Offline map, GPS Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**In winter, the road to Göscheneralp is closed. However, Geissenparadies offers a . As soon as the road reopens, it will also be available for private travel by car. Read more **Parking**Parking is available right by the reservoir in Göscheneralp as well as in the village of Göschenen. Read more **Public transportation**In winter, the road to Göscheneralp is closed to public transportation. As soon as it reopens, buses run from the Göschenen train station to Göscheneralp. You can find the current schedule at: However, Geissenparadies a . Read more Additional information If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: +41 41 888 71 00, Read more Author Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH Organization Région de vacances Andermatt Safety guidelines Before starting the tour, be sure to check the and find out about the local conditions. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 6.59 km - Ski and Snowboard Download GPX file - - - -