Schafberg above Realp

5.03 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Ski and Snowboard

3:30 h
5.03 km
1,041 m
1,545 m
2,586 m
1,041 m
Start: Realp Train Station
Destination: Schafberg

Easily accessible and set in exceptionally scenic surroundings. A rewarding ski tour, not least because of the impressive views of the Furka region.

The ski tour starts in Realp and initially follows the Furka Pass Road for the most part. The route steadily gains elevation through several hairpin turns until it reaches the former Hotel Galenstock. There, the route leaves the pass road and branches off to the right toward Tätsch.

From Tätsch, the ascent continues along the summer hiking trail through open terrain. As you gain altitude, the view opens up to the surrounding mountains and the Furka region.

A more challenging variant leads directly from Tätsch over the Ochsenalp and then continues upward along the “Auf den Stöcken” ridge. This route is steeper and therefore requires safe conditions as well as careful route selection.

For the descent, you can take the same route back to Realp. Alternatively, depending on snow and avalanche conditions, you can also descend via Tiefenbach.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Realp – Tätsch – Schafberg

Tour information

Nature highlight

Equipment

Ski Touring Gear
Avalanche gear
Helmet
Food
Warm clothing
Offline map, GPS

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

The starting point in Realp is easily accessible by car from Andermatt or via the Furka car ferry.

Parking

Daytime parking is available outside the village (near MGB / Grotto Stella d'Oro) and in the village square. These spaces are available for a fee between 6 a.m. and midnight. For more information, please contact the Realp municipal office.

Public transportation

Realp, the starting point, is easily accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: www.sbb.ch.

Additional information

Bei Fragen zur Route, zu den Anforderungen oder zu den aktuellen Bedingungen im Gelände wende dich bitte an eine lokale, diplomierte Bergführerin oder einen lokalen, diplomierten Bergführer. Besonders wenn du wenig Skitourenerfahrung hast oder die Region nicht kennst, empfehlen wir dir, die Tour in Begleitung einer solchen Fachperson zu unternehmen.
Für die weitere Tourenplanung empfehlen wir dir ausserdem das SAC-Tourenportal. Prüfe vor jeder Tour das aktuelle Lawinenbulletin des SLF und die Wetterprognose.
Als Tourismusorganisation bieten wir keine individuelle Skitourenberatung und keine Beurteilung der aktuellen Schnee- und Lawinenverhältnisse an.

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