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Furka-Höhenweg, Stage 1/2

Regional route No. 51, Stage 1: Oberwald – Furkapass
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Description

Regional route
No. 51 (Oberwald – Andermatt)
Length
11 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 1200 m • ↓ 140 m
Lowest point • Highest point
1364 m • 2430 m
Hiking time
4 h 30 min
Grade
medium
Fitness level
difficult
Regional route No. 51: Furka-Höhenweg
Stages
1. Oberwald – Furkapass
2. Furkapass – Andermatt
Follow the infant river Rhone to Gletsch and then continue towards the Furka Pass, with the historic Furka railway line alongside you. If you're lucky, you'll see a traditional steam train passing by. Striking views of the Rhone Glacier and the entire Goms valley.

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