- 6:10 h
- 12.34 km
- 1,648 m
- 628 m
- 1,084 m
- 2,540 m
- 1,456 m
- Start: Göschenen train station
- Destination: Voralp hut
The route starts at the train station in Göschenen and first ascends to Regliberg, where you have a great view over the Göscheneralp valley. From there it continues up to the Salbit hut and past the Salbitschijen bivouac SAC. Then you reach the highlight of the route, the Salbit bridge. From there, the path goes on to the destination, the Voralp hut.
The Salbit suspension bridge, over 90 meters long, connects the two SAC huts Salbit and Voralp. The connecting path across the Salbit bridge requires alpine experience. Among other things, you must overcome a 45-meter-long iron ladder. The exposed sections are set up so you can secure yourself with a via ferrata set. A via ferrata set is strongly recommended. The bridge can be reached from the Salbit hut in about one hour and 15 minutes.
The Salbit bridge was built modeled after the Nepalese suspension bridge. It offers a magnificent view of the glaciated dam chain and the Sustenhorn.
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Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Via ferrata set is necessary (can be rented at the Salbit or Voralp hut)
- Walking poles are recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
You reach the Göscheneralp valley via Göschenen. Göschenen is located directly at the A2 motorway exit.
There are parking lots directly at the Göscheneralp reservoir.
You can reach the Göscheneralp valley by bus where the two huts are located. The timetable is as follows: PostBus timetable and the stops are "Voralp hut" or "Salbit".
Additional information
- Information about the huts can be found here:
- Salbit hut SAC
- Voralp hut SAC
If you have further questions, feel free to contact: Andermatt holiday region, +41 41 888 71 00, [email protected]
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Via ferrata sets can be rented at the Salbit and Voralp huts
- 5-hut panoramic route
Safety guidelines
The path should not be used in case of thunderstorms or rain.
Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance because parts of the hike are above 2000 m (6562 ft) and there may be light snowfall in extreme cases.
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