Hikes

The hikes described here are alpine walks that do not lead on glaciers or extreme terrain. However because of their alpine character they are not always marked (except of the way from Realp). The necessary should contain suitable hiking boots, protection against rain and sun, map and compass. We always recommend to ask for information about the current conditions at the hut.

From Realp to the Hut

From the Gotthard Pass to the Hut

From Villa over the Passo di Cavanna to the Hut

From the Furkapass to the Hut

From the Hut on the Gotthard or Furkapass

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From Realp to the hut

Walk from Realp (1538 m) (maps of Switzerland and the region to locate the hut) partially on a good trail, partially on a military route in direction to Oberstafel. Turn right at  point 2155 m. Form here on a marked trail around the Helig Egg to the hut. 3 ¹/₂ hours from Realp. At the military head office in Andermatt (Tel + 41 (041) 888 81 11) you can get the permission (free of charge) to drive the military route to Oberstafel  (2220,5 m). From Oberstafel it will take you ³/₄ hours on a good trail to get to the hut.GPS tracklog and maps here.

From the Gotthard pass to the hut, easier variant

(EB) Worthwhile hike through an ever changing scenery. 5 hours from Galleria Banchi. Combination of the routes 504, 499 and 496 of the SAC Clubführer Gotthard (1995).

From the Galleria Banchi (bus stop) take the good path to the point 2045, continue below the Pizzo di Fieud to the Posso die dentro (point 2090). Climb from point 2063 on a trail to the Cavanna pass (2613 m) where the colours of the trail marks change to white-blue-white. From the Cavanna pass follow the path on the ridge in western direction, until the ridge gets narrower. Walk almost horizontally to the north and after a short descent you'll reach the Hüenerattel (Pt. 2695 m). From the Hüenersattel the path continues below the Witenwassernstock and finally reaches the hut.

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On the Ronggergrat, from the Cavannapass to the Hüenersattel

From the Gotthard pass to the hut, harder variant

(EB) Worthwhile hike through an ever changing scenery. 6 hours from the Gotthardhospiz. Combination of the routes 571, 503, 499 and 496 of the SAC Clubführer Gotthard (1995). Note: The part from the Lucendro pass to the cavanna passis very exposed. One needs save step. Slipping may be fatal in on some spots

From the Gotthardhospiz (2091 m, bus stop) take the path (marked white-red-white) to the Lago di Lucendro which is passed on its northern banks to the Alpe di Lucendro (2189 m). Turn south on a good trail to the Passo di Lucendro. Continue this trail to the south until you reach the Cresta del Poncionetto and move up the SE flank of the Pizzo Lucendro to a little col slightly north of Pt. 2508.6. Now follow this trail to the Cavanna pass (2613 m) where the colours of the trail marks change to white-blue-white. From the Cavanna pass follow the path on the ridge in western direction, until the ridge gets narrower. Walk almost horizontally to the north and after a short descent you'll reach the Hüenerattel (Pt. 2695 m). From the Hüenersattel the path continues below the Witenwassernstock and finally reaches the hut. GPS tracklog and maps here.

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From Villa across the Passo di Cavanna to the hut

(EB) Route through the wild-romantic Tessin alps. 4-4 ¹ /₂ hours from Villa, 3¹ /₂ -4 hours from the Alpe di Fieud. Combination of the routes 504, 499 and 496 of the SAC Clubführer Gotthard (1995).

From Villa follow the path which leads in turns across the Traversa di Cavanna (1809,3 m) to the Cascina di Viei (2015 m). The Cascina di Viei (2015 m) can also be reached from the Alpe di Fieud (approx. 2040 m) on small mountain road, which traverses the southern slopes of Fibbia and Pizzo Lucendro. From the Cascina di Viei (2015 m) ascend west of the brook to the Cascina Nuova (2221 m) and cross the meadows to the north until you reach the Cavanna pass (2613 m). Continue to the west on a good trail along the ridge until it gets narrow. Walk almost horizontally in northern direction and after a short descent you'll reach the Hüener saddle (Pt. 2695 m). From the Hüenersattel the path continues below the Witenwassernstock until the hut is reached.

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From the Furkapass to the Hut

(EB) Alpine walk trough a wild-romantic landscape. 6 hours of the Furkapass. Continuously marked from the Furka pass.

From the Furkapass (bus stop) on white-red-white marked path trough the NE flank of the Blauberg (crossing the points 2552, 2621 and 2641). In the saddle between the points 2808 and 2745 a trail marked white-blue-white starts. Descend over the Deieren Älpetli to the Mutten glacier. Depending on the conditions, you can cross either the glacial streamr or the glacier itself and climb back up to the Chrummegg (2427). From there walk through the north-flank of the Rottällihorn (Points 2434, 2461,0, 2565, 2658) to the Point 2748.1. Now follow the ridge of the Rottaelli ridge for approx. 300 m in south-western direction, until path divides where you turn south to the Rotondo hut.

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Ascend to the Tällihorn on the way to the Furkapass 

From the hut to Gotthard- or Furka pass

(EB) The two routes from the Gotthard- and the Furka pass can also be done in opposite direction. Hiking from the Gotthard- to the Furka pass (or the other way round) is a high alpine tour of considerable length taking two days. On both passes you'll find bus stops.

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