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Vier-Quellen-Weg, Stage 1/5

Regional route No. 49, Stage 1: Andermatt, Oberalppass – Vermigelhütte
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Description

Regional route
No. 49 (Andermatt, Oberalppass – Furkapass, Belvédère)
Length
13 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 820 m • ↓ 820 m
Lowest point • Highest point
1976 m • 2422 m
Hiking time
4 h 35 min
Grade
medium
Fitness level
medium
Regional route No. 49: Vier-Quellen-Weg
Stages
1. Andermatt, Oberalppass – Vermigelhütte
2. Vermigelhütte – Gotthardpass
3. Gotthardpass – Capanna Piansecco CAS
4. Capanna Piansecco CAS – Obergesteln
5. Obergesteln – Furkapass, Belvédère
At over 2,000 metres above sea level, this hike leads across lush, scree-strewn meadows between massive slanting rock faces. Gentian, alpine roses and white cotton grass thrive around the high-moor lakes. One can cross the Rhine with three steps at its source; its water is even drinkable here.

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