Voralphütte SAC

Tip
11.55 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 4:15 h
  • 11.55 km
  • 732 m
  • 732 m
  • 1,399 m
  • 2,126 m
  • 727 m
  • Start: Wiggen (parking at Voralpkurve)
  • Destination: Wiggen (parking at Voralpkurve)
The Voralphütte is a rewarding destination for day visitors, hikers, families, mountaineers, or for ski tourers in winter.

The beautiful hike starts at the Voralpkurve and thus the bus stop "Voralp" in the Göscheneralp valley. From there, the route goes up the Voralptal to the Voralphütte. The path leads through the forest along a beautiful mountain path. After about 20 minutes, the Voralptal opens up and gently ascends to the Horefelli Alp. Shortly before the Alp, you can see the Voralphütte. After the Alp, you can choose between the left or right path along the Voralpreuss. There is a small intermediate ascent and then it flattens again until Flachensteinen (the last alpine hut). Now the somewhat steeper final ascent to the hut begins. Along the way, you pass meadows, flowers, rocks, and streams. The Voralphütte lies on a sunny mountainside at 2126 m above sea level, surrounded by a fantastic mountain backdrop. A break on the hut's terrace is worthwhile to admire the snow-covered mountain peaks, the Voralpreuss, and the glaciers of the Sustenhorn.

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Pavements

Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The path towards Voralphütte branches off from the Göscheneralpstrasse at the Voralpkurve. The trail leads through the forest along a beautiful mountain path. After about 20 minutes, the Voralptal opens up and the route gently ascends towards the Horefelli Alp. Shortly before the Alp, you can see the Voralphütte. After the Alp, you can choose between the left or right path along the Voralpreuss. Then comes a small intermediate ascent, followed by a flatter section until you reach Flachensteinen (the last alpine hut). Now the somewhat steeper final climb to the hut begins.

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Day backpack

Directions & Parking facilities

You reach the Göscheneralptal via Göschenen. Göschenen is located directly at the A2 motorway exit.

There are parking spaces directly by the Göscheneralp reservoir.

You can reach the Göscheneralp valley, where the two huts are located, by bus. The timetable is as follows: PostBus timetable and the stop is "Voralp".

Additional information

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Ideal for families (mountain brook)
  • Wildlife observation
  • 5-hut panorama route

Safety guidelines

Hikers should keep an eye on the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are over 2000 m above sea level and there may be light snowfall in extreme cases.

Observe weather forecasts. In the Alps, weather can change quickly.

Nearby

Contact

Voralphütte SAC
6487 Göschenen