Gotthard Pass 7 Lake Hike
Gotthard Pass 7 Lake Hike
Visit seven alpine lakes along this high mountain trail, hiking over a beautiful rocky landscape
This high elevation trail visits seven alpine lakes in a beautiful rocky landscape near the Gotthard pass. You start at a dam and large reservoir then hike up the mountain to discover a series of small alpine lakes nestled between peaks. Make sure to take the small detour to the Gatscholalücke, a mountain pass where get panorama views to lots mountains and glaciers on the other side.
The Trail:
St Gotthard hospice - lake lucendro dam - lake orsino - alongside lake orsirora - Gatschola lucke - lake locendro - St Gotthard hospice
Difficulty: moderate
Duration: 4 Hrs
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Distance: 12 km
How to get there:
By train: Zurich HB (7:05) >> Gotthard Passhohe (9:33)
(if you are coming by Bus, someone from the group will pick you up from the bus stop ie Gotthard Passhohe to the hike starting point Protected content
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By car: 2 Hours from Zurich and parking is: 46°33’38.5″N 8°33’31.1″E
After the hike, we shall also visit the Sasso San Gotthard a Swiss Military bunker in the heart of the Gotthard. The tour is 45 Min and cost CHF25.
What to bring:
Lunch, water
Good hiking shoes,
hiking sticks
Sun Cream
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