Realp - Zumdorf (circular route)

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6.84 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 2:00 h
  • 6.84 km
  • 119 m
  • 142 m
  • 1,493 m
  • 1,611 m
  • 118 m
  • Start: Realp train station
  • Destination: Realp train station
An easy circular hike and ideal family excursion from Realp to the smallest village in Switzerland, Zumdorf, and back again.

From Realp railroad station, walk along the right-hand side of the valley on the roller ski run and later on the hiking trail to the smallest village in Switzerland, Zumdorf. The Zum Dörfli - Naturstubä restaurant is perfect for refreshments before you change sides of the valley and walk past the gravel works. You then take the path back to Realp. The path to Realp leads along the Furkareuss and during the hike you will discover the unique floodplain landscape with its rich birdlife and, if you are lucky, you may even spot some marmots. It is also worth taking a short detour from the path to the Reuss for a short break. Past lush meadows and surrounded by imposing mountain ranges, you reach the other side of the small village of around 150 inhabitants. The large parking lot at the entrance to the village takes you back to the train station where the route started.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Realp station - Flesch - Diepelingen - Schmidigen - Zumdorf - Steinbergen - Laui - Realp station

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Tour with Dog

Equipment

  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Good footwear

  • Drink and food

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach the starting point in Realp directly by car from various directions. Be it from central Switzerland via the Schöllenen/Andermatt, over the Oberalp Pass, from Ticino over the Gotthard Pass or from Valais over the Furka Pass.

Day parking spaces are signposted in front of the village (MGB / Grotto Stella d'Oro area) and on the village square and can be used for a fee between 06:00 and 24:00. Further information: Municipality of Realp

The starting point Realp can be reached by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train from Andermatt or Oberwald. The timetable is as follows: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn timetable

Additional information

If you have any further questions, please contact: Andermatt Holiday Region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Ferienregion
Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Safety guidelines

Pay attention to the weather forecasts. The weather can change quickly in the Alps.

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Getting there

Realp - Zumdorf (circular route)
6491 Realp