Gotthard Tunnel Trail

57km or about 20 minutes by train separate travelers thanks to the Gotthard Base Tunnel between the north and south of Switzerland. However, it is more interesting to cover this distance at hiking speed above the tunnel.

Because over 2448 meters of altitude and about 100 kilometers of distance, a mountain world of extraordinary appeal opens up. You enjoy the diverse mountain nature between the northern and southern sides of the Alps. Immerse yourself in the hosting culture of the Uri region, the Grisons, and Ticino. You also experience moments when you are exactly above the tunnel—albeit 2000 meters higher up.

With the book "Gotthard Tunnel Trail" you can prepare well in advance for this multi-day hike

In Erstfeld we follow the signposts to Alp Schwandi and continue to Waldiberg. Take the cable car to Bristen. From Bristen we follow the signposts to the Etzlihütte, then eastwards through the Chrüzlital to the Chrüzli Pass. Descent into the Val Milar until the Bauns valley step. Attention: The direct route to Sedrun is closed here. Follow the signposts to Alp Caschlé, which involves an ascent and a detour. From Alp Caschlé, valley hike towards Rueras, then on to Sedrun. From Sedrun we follow the main road to Cavorgia. Take the hiking trail, which partly runs over forest roads, towards Stagias and Curaglia. Downhill to Mutschnengia. We cross the suspension bridge and reach Pali. Follow the signposts to the Lukmanier Pass. At the dam, we choose the left side of the valley as seen from our point of view and hike across the gallery to the pass height. Continue on a military road into the Val Termine towards Ritomsee. At Passo dell`uomo we keep left towards Passo del sole. Above Lago dei Canali is the junction to Passo Predelp. Steep descent to Prodör. Another descent to the height of the Strada Alta. Now we walk towards Calonico, Anzonico, Cavagna and Sobrio. Here begins the descent to Bodio according to the hiking trail signposting.