Uri · Hiking

Rundweg Göscheneralp-Stausee

5.5 mi
loop
1,296 ft
climb
6,762 ft
high point
Loop
route

Rundweg Göscheneralp-Stausee is a 5.5-mile loop in Uri, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,840 ft and 6,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Realp, about 3.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bergseeschijen Vorbau Turm I, Bergseeschijen Vorbau Turm II and Hochschijen. For camping, Zeltplatz-Mattli and Gotthard Camping Andermatt are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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