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Intro

Across the legendary Grimselpass on the historic mule track, passing some spectacular structures from early trading times. The hike leads through impressive mountain landscape, shaped and milled by the Aare Glacier and now used to produce hydroelectricity.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-40/stage-4

Description

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Guttannen
Destination
Obergesteln
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
1000 m
Ascent
1450 m
Descent
1200 m
Distance
24 km
Duration
8 h
Duration back
7 h 45 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
June - October
Theme
With panoramic view
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

Route

ViaSbrinz

Stansstad - Ponte (I)
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 4/5

Distance

24 km

Duration

8 h

Ascent

1450 m

Travel information: Guttannen

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