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description: "The hiking trail for day-trippers, mountaineers, and rock climbers is short. The hut is also a great destination for families. From the Furka Pass/Hotel Furkablick (2,427 meters above sea level), five kilometers past the Hotel Tiefenbach, a beautifully maintained trail ascends to a high moor plateau. The scenic trail to the hut begins with a gentle ascent through mountain meadows until it crosses the Sidelenbach stream (2,524 meters above sea level). From there, the trail climbs past the mountain lake (2,674 meters above sea level) over moraines up to the Sidelen Hut. At the foot of the Galenstock at 2,708 meters above sea level, the hut invites you to take a break. With a breathtaking panorama, you’ll enjoy views of the imposing granite walls, glaciers, and rocks in the high-alpine terrain. From the hut, various other routes for hiking, climbing, and mountaineering begin."
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Sidelen Hut
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- Tip
- 6.03 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

- 2:00 h
- 6.03 km
- 276 m
- 276 m
- 2,429 m
- 2,708 m
- 279 m
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- Start: Furka Pass Elevation
- Destination: Furka Pass Elevation

The Sidelen Hut (2,708 m above sea level) stands at the foot of the Galenstock. Set in high-alpine terrain, surrounded by bizarre granite towers, cliffs, and glaciers, the panorama is breathtaking.

The hiking trail for day-trippers, mountaineers, and rock climbers is short. The hut is also a great destination for families.

From the Furka Pass/Hotel Furkablick (2,427 meters above sea level), five kilometers past the Hotel Tiefenbach, a beautifully maintained trail ascends to a high moor plateau. The scenic trail to the hut begins with a gentle ascent through mountain meadows until it crosses the Sidelenbach stream (2,524 meters above sea level). From there, the trail climbs past the mountain lake (2,674 meters above sea level) over moraines up to the Sidelen Hut. At the foot of the Galenstock at 2,708 meters above sea level, the hut invites you to take a break. With a breathtaking panorama, you’ll enjoy views of the imposing granite walls, glaciers, and rocks in the high-alpine terrain. From the hut, various other routes for hiking, climbing, and mountaineering begin.

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Directions

Furka Pass - Sidelenbach - Mountain Lake - Sidelen Hut

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Tour information

- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Sturdy footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Daypack

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**You can reach the starting point at the Furka Pass by car via the Furka Pass Road from Realp or Gletsch.

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**Parking**There is a large parking lot right at the top of the pass.

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**Public transportation**

The starting point at the Furka Pass can be reached by PostBus from Realp or Gletsch. The schedule is as follows:

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Additional information

- For information about the hut, visit:
- 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

- Popular Climbing Area
- Chamois and marmots
- Mountain lake near the hut
- Climbing area near the lodge

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Safety guidelines

- Hikers should check the weather forecast in advance, as the hike takes place at an elevation of over 2,000 meters above sea level and, in extreme cases, light snowfall may occur.
- In general, pay attention to the weather forecasts. Weather conditions in the Alps can change rapidly.

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