Wild romantic route in the Göscheneralp

Tip
9.01 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 2:57 h
  • 9.01 km
  • 179 m
  • 844 m
  • 1,120 m
  • 1,786 m
  • 666 m
  • Start: Dam of the Göscheneralp reservoir
  • Destination: Göschenen station
The route takes us through the wild romantic high valley of the Göscheneralp. The views offer high Alps, snow-covered peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and calm mountain lakes. The Göscheneralp is one of the richest Alpine valleys in water. That is why a reservoir was built. We enjoy the part of the valley that is not dominated by the reservoir.

An easy but adventurous route leads us from the Göscheneralp out into the Reuss valley. We start at the dam of the Göscheneralp reservoir. The path leads us down to Jäntelboden and past the hamlet of Gwüest, which is inhabited year-round. Besides marmots, we will surely encounter a herd of goats. The many little lakes delight and invite you to cool your feet. Children will find a wild outdoor playground at Jäntelboden. We pass the Göscheneralp campsite and then gradually climb towards Hutzgenboden. Now we have reached the highest point of the route. From now on, it only goes downhill.

The flora becomes increasingly varied and interesting. Slowly we enter the battle zone of the forest. The shapes of the trees tell their long history. Although many trees are not that huge, many of them are very old.

The relaxed route leads us to Wandflueseeli. Here we stop and refresh ourselves. A small lake in the middle of a steep mountain forest, a primeval and wild romantic place. You would most like to stay here.

After the break, the descent begins. It is steep at first. That is why it is worthwhile to wear good footwear. But already in Abfrutt, the path flattens again and we can enjoy the last kilometers in the shade of the trees.

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Reservoir dam - Jäntelboden - Gwüest - Löchstafel - Hutzgenboden - Börtlistafel - Wandflueseeli - Lauenen - Abfrutt - Bitzi - Göschenen

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good footwear, daypack with rain cover.

Directions & Parking facilities

You reach Göschenen via the A2 motorway. In case of traffic jam, especially on weekends, we recommend leaving the motorway at Wassen and driving to Göschenen via the main road.
When you reach Göschenen, you will find plenty of paid parking spaces to the left of the railway line. In five minutes, you are at the station where the postal bus starts.

Take the train or the bus of Auto AG Uri to reach Göschenen station. There you can board the postal bus to the last stop at the Göscheneralp reservoir dam.

You can also order the Göscheneralp taxi from the Mattli-Wyrsch family in Göschenen (Tel. 041 885 10 86).

Additional information

Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In autumn the route is especially beautiful because the birches and the blueberry bushes change color. Have a picnic at Wandflueseeli, an incredibly wild romantic place.

Safety guidelines

Stay on the path. In some places, you could otherwise end up in steep terrain.

Map

Uri hiking map, Gotthard sheet

Nearby

Contact

Wild romantic route in the Göscheneralp
6487 Göschenen