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title: "The 5-Lake Hike at Gotthard"
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description: "We start from the Gotthard Hospice. The first three kilometers lead us over flat terrain towards the northwest. At the foot of the Lucendro dam, the ascent begins. As soon as we have reached above Lago di Lucendro, we turn north. After 4.5 kilometers, we arrive at Lago d'Orsino. Half the ascent is done. Through a high alpine mountain world, the path turns southwest, past Lago di Orsirora to the Gatschola gap. After 2.5 hours of walking time, we reach the Gatschola gap. Here the view opens to the north over the entire Alpine world. A wonderful place to refresh! Well rested, we head south on the descent. We pass two larger and several smaller lakes back to Lago di Lucendro. Here we enjoy the alpine air once more during a last rest before we take the descent to the Gotthard under our feet. Difficulty level: T4"
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The 5-Lake Hike at Gotthard
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- Tip
- 13.32 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

- 4:28 h
- 13.32 km
- 489 m
- 509 m
- 2,075 m
- 2,530 m
- 455 m
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- Start: Gotthard Hospice
- Destination: Gotthard Hospice

The 5-Lake Hike at the Gotthard Pass is one of the most beautiful hikes around the Gotthard massif. At every step, we experience the fascination of Gotthard up close. Here we can recharge our strength, even if the weather is not beautiful. Especially in fog and overcast skies, the Gotthard sometimes radiates its special attraction. On the 5-Lake Hike, we experience a few lakes more than just 5. Count them! How many do you get?

We start from the Gotthard Hospice. The first three kilometers lead us over flat terrain towards the northwest. At the foot of the Lucendro dam, the ascent begins. As soon as we have reached above Lago di Lucendro, we turn north. After 4.5 kilometers, we arrive at Lago d'Orsino. Half the ascent is done.

Through a high alpine mountain world, the path turns southwest, past Lago di Orsirora to the Gatschola gap. After 2.5 hours of walking time, we reach the Gatschola gap. Here the view opens to the north over the entire Alpine world. A wonderful place to refresh!

Well rested, we head south on the descent. We pass two larger and several smaller lakes back to Lago di Lucendro. Here we enjoy the alpine air once more during a last rest before we take the descent to the Gotthard under our feet.

Difficulty level: T4

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (8%)

Asphalt (16%)

Trail (20%)

Path (56%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Gotthard Pass - Lago di Lucendro - Lago d'Orsina - Laghi di Orsirora - Gatschola gap - Laghi della Valletta - Lago di Lucendro - Lago della Piazza - Gotthard Hospice

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Daypack and good shoes.

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Additional information

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Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If you return in the early afternoon, a visit to Sasso San Gottardo is worthwhile. If you want a guided tour, we recommend that you inquire by phone and register in advance.

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Safety guidelines

Good footwear is absolutely necessary.

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Map

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