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title: "Rohr Lower Alpine Loop Trail"
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description: "The beautiful loop trail in Unteralp leads from the village bridge up a flight of steps to the Mariahilf Chapel. Just a few meters further on, the first rest area—complete with a fire pit and a stream—invites you to linger. After a short break, the trail continues uphill to the Schützenhaus. From there, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Urschnertal valley, the Nätschen, and the surrounding mountains. The trail then continues on to the Gurschenbach waterfall. Crossing the bridge, you begin the descent once again. Soon you’ll spot the next rest area, the Rohr barbecue site, which is perfect for another break and where children can play to their hearts’ content. You’ll then stroll leisurely back to Andermatt along a small road. For those interested, there are various information signs along the way about the herb trail, and you can pick up the “Molly Package” from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourism to ensure the children have a fun-filled time."
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Rohr Lower Alpine Loop Trail
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- Tip
- 5.40 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Hike

The Rohr Loop Trail has it all: nature reserves in a flat bog, tall forb vegetation in a closed hunting area, high-alpine floodplain landscapes, lush alpine meadows, and rest areas.

The beautiful loop trail in Unteralp leads from the village bridge up a flight of steps to the Mariahilf Chapel. Just a few meters further on, the first rest area—complete with a fire pit and a stream—invites you to linger. After a short break, the trail continues uphill to the Schützenhaus. From there, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Urschnertal valley, the Nätschen, and the surrounding mountains. The trail then continues on to the Gurschenbach waterfall. Crossing the bridge, you begin the descent once again. Soon you’ll spot the next rest area, the Rohr barbecue site, which is perfect for another break and where children can play to their hearts’ content. You’ll then stroll leisurely back to Andermatt along a small road.

For those interested, there are various information signs along the way about the herb trail, and you can pick up the “Molly Package” from  to ensure the children have a fun-filled time.

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- 1:30 h
- 5.40 km
- 153 m
- 153 m
- 1,436 m
- 1,589 m
- 153 m
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- Start: Andermatt Train Station
- Destination: Andermatt Train Station

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Pavements

Street (3%)

Asphalt (56%)

Trail (24%)

Path (17%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Directions

Short Loop TrailAndermatt Train Station – Mariahilf Chapel – Rohr – Unteralpstrasse – Andermatt Train Station

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight
- Tour with dog

Equipment

- Clothing Suitable for the Weather
- Good footwear
- Provisions in your daypack
- Hiking poles are recommended

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**In the summer, Andermatt is very easy to reach from all four directions, making it a pleasant starting point.

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**Parking**There is a large parking lot in Andermatt, right behind the train station.

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**Public transportation**Andermatt is a hub for the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and is therefore very easily accessible by train. The schedule is as follows:

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Additional information

If you have any further questions, please 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

- Alpine Roses in June
- Molly Trail
- Unteralpstrasse is stroller-friendly (path back from the rest area to Andermatt)
- Barbecue area (Rohr)
- Waterfall

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Safety guidelines

Due to mudslides, the hiking trails and the road to Unteralp are closed until further notice. Unteralp is currently inaccessible. Please observe the closures on site and choose alternative routes.

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