Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Alpine moorland biotope loop from Göscheneralpsee
Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Alpine moorland biotope loop from Göscheneralpsee
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Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Alpine moorland biotope loop from Göscheneralpsee
08:05
15.7km
1,000m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 3.76 km for 2.36 km
After 6.45 km for 1.74 km
After 8.25 km for 3.87 km
After 12.3 km for 355 m
After 12.7 km for 579 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
36 m
Dammagletscher Mountain Inn
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1.70 km
Trail Around Göscheneralpsee
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2.74 km
View of the Damma Glacier
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2.74 km
View of Chelenalptal and Göscheneralpsee
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3.36 km
Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee
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The hike begins at the post bus stop at the Dammagletscher mountain inn. First you cross the dam wall. Then a narrow path to the right of the reservoir zigzags up to the first rock step and slightly uphill to the Älpergen junction.
Over the Planggen you reach a footbridge that passes the Dammareuss. Then the path runs slightly downwards into the Chelenalptal. Again you cross a footbridge. This leads over the Chelenreuss.
On the second half of this wonderful circular hike, you follow a wide mountain path onto a terrace with a wonderful view down the valley. In the Berg area, the path goes through a unique moor landscape with a few laying pines.
Walking downwards in the last section, you come back to the starting point at the postbus stop not far from the dam.
option A
You can combine the mountain hike with a visit to the Damma Hut at 2,440 m (length: 1.7 km / difference in altitude: 472 m).
Variant B
The circular hike can also be combined with a visit to the Chelenalp hut at 2,350 m (length: 3.8 km / difference in altitude: 543 m).
Variant C
Another possible combination is the mountain lake hut at 2,370 m (length: 2.3 km / difference in altitude: 419 m).
These huts also offer overnight accommodation and further starting points for challenging alpine high and climbing tours in the surrounding valleys.
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7.50 km
Chelenalp Hut
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14.2 km
Göscheneralpsee Loop
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14.6 km
Alpine moorland biotope
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15.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.97 km
6.08 km
630 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.45 km
5.60 km
630 m
< 100 m
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Hiking across boulder cliffs, surrounded by breathtaking views of the beautiful glaciers and imposing mountain peaks, was simply indescribable. The rippling of crystal-clear glacial streams everywhere – pure idyll that touches me deeply.
This landscape enchants me every time.
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The rushing of the glacial streams, the deep blue mountain lake, the wild rocky landscape, and the imposing glaciers make this tour something very special for …
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