Gitschenen Trail
Overzicht
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Afstand 3 km
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Duur 1 h 45 min
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Stijging 240 m
Inleiding
The snowshoe hiking tour, with a view of the Gitschener mountain panorama, leads across open terrain and through woodland. The circuit over the alp high above the Isenthal is suitable for beginners.
Beschrijving
Uri-Rotstock, Älpler, Maisander and Brisen - these four striking peaks dominate the view from Gitschenen, a sunny alpine terrace. Inhabited year-round, this alp is reached by gondola from St. Jakob, the last PostBus stop in the valley Isenthal.
The route leads straight from the mountain station via Chneuwis and the mountain station of the ski-lift to Rüteli and Vordere Schrindi. Just a few metres further is the lookout point, which affords views into the Isenthal and the surrounding mountain scenery. The trail continues slightly downhill to the turning point of the tour. From here it is a leisurely walk through the forest back to the cable car station. Hiking in the snow-covered scenery on Gitschenen is a real experience. With a little luck, hikers may see roe deer, chamois or snow hares. "Night people" are catered for as well: the tour can be hiked at night when there is a full moon.
Before returning to the valley, it is worth making a brief stop on the alp: right next to the cableway station is a mountain inn serving dishes prepared from regional products. For an opportunity for tranquil reflection, visitors can make a detour to the ecumenical Betrufkapelle («prayer-call chapel»): designed by architect Kurt Stalder and fitting harmoniously into the mountain scenery, the chapel’s triangular outline evokes the «Folle», the funnel used to call out the traditional alpine blessing. The pointed corner of the tower points directly towards the Zingel slope of the Risetenstock, from which, not infrequently, avalanches thunder into the valley.
De sleutel voor een prettige wandeltocht is onder andere een zorgvuldige planning. Win op voorhand inlichtingen in bij de plaatselijke informatiedienst over de toestand van het traject en de weersomstandigheden. Afhankelijk van het seizoen en de weersomstandigheden kan de route gesloten of onderbroken zijn.
| Vertrek |
Isenthal, Gitschenen
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| Aankomst |
Isenthal, Gitschenen
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| Stijging |
240 m
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| Daling |
240 m
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| Afstand |
3 km
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| Duur |
1 h 45 min
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| Vereiste conditie |
Gemiddeld
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| Signalisatie |
Signalisation in both directions
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| Meer informatie | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route... |
Skilift Gitschenen
6461
Isenthal
Telefoon
+41 (0)41 878 17 18
skiliftgitschenen.ch
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