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description: "Lonely winter landscapes and a fairytale forest lure on the snowshoe trail towards Göscheneralp. The start is in the railway village of Göschenen. The easy snowshoe trail starts near the Göschenen hydroelectric power station, which can be visited by appointment. It initially leads along the Göschenerreuss, a tributary of the Reuss that originates at the Chelengletscher. Noticeable: The chapel on the other side of the river near the hamlet of Abfrutt. It is dedicated to the avalanche patron Matthias. On the return route through the snowy Bitziwald, the highest point above Ängi is reached (1194 m above sea level). Finally, it goes downhill again: first gently and, after a hairpin turn, somewhat steeper, heading to the destination at the hydroelectric power station."
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Snowshoe trail 880: Göschenen
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- 2.72 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Snowshoe

The picturesque circular route in the railway village of Göschenen follows the Reuss tributary and the Bitziwald. The trail is also a pleasure for inexperienced snowshoe hikers.

Lonely winter landscapes and a fairytale forest lure on the snowshoe trail towards Göscheneralp. The start is in the railway village of Göschenen.

The easy snowshoe trail starts near the Göschenen hydroelectric power station, which can be visited by appointment. It initially leads along the Göschenerreuss, a tributary of the Reuss that originates at the Chelengletscher. Noticeable: The chapel on the other side of the river near the hamlet of Abfrutt. It is dedicated to the avalanche patron Matthias.

On the return route through the snowy Bitziwald, the highest point above Ängi is reached (1194 m above sea level). Finally, it goes downhill again: first gently and, after a hairpin turn, somewhat steeper, heading to the destination at the hydroelectric power station.

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- 1:02 h
- 2.72 km
- 91 m
- 94 m
- 1,100 m
- 1,194 m
- 94 m
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- Start: Göschenen
- Destination: Göschenen

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Pavements

Unknown (34%)

Street (5%)

Trail (59%)

Path (2%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Göshenen Fang - Fangli - Bitzi - Ängi - Stafel - Bitziwald - Stockwald - Fängli - Göschenen Fang

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Snowshoes, binoculars

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**By car, drive towards Gotthard. At Göschenen, leave the motorway and enter the village of Göschenen. 

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**Parking**At the entrance to the village, you will find plenty of parking spaces along the railway tracks.

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**Public transportation**Göschenen is easily accessible by train.

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Additional information

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Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Combine the snowshoe hike with a special bathing and fondue session at the Wasserwelten Göschenen.

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Map

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