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Leukerbad - Gemmi Pass

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 4.70 km

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The mule track was constructed by the Tyroleans in 1739/41 and leads through the Daubenwand, which even today seems insurmountable, and up to the Gemmi Pass. With a bit of luck you might see bearded vultures.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
4.70 km
Amount untarred route
4.50 km
Altitude difference ascent
950 m
Time required
2 - 4h
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Possibilities for catering

Accommodation in Leukerbad:
- Hotel Residenz Paradis, + 41 (0)27 470 12 33, www.hotel-paradis.ch

Arrival

Starting point
Leukerbad (Altitude: 1400 m)
Arrival by public transport
Leukerbad, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Gemmi (Altitude: 2350 m)
Arrival by public transport
Leukerbad, Gemmi-Bahnen Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Bearded vulture

The bearded vulture with a wing-span of over 2.6 metres is the largest bird in the Alps. There are numerous stories about this bird from the past, which are evidenced by old trivial names such as "chamois vulture" or "lamb vulture".

Fauna
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Gemmi

In summer you can go walking, rock-climbing or fishing on the Gemmi. In winter you can go tobogganing, walking or cross-country skiing... Enjoy the wonderful view from the Gemmi down into the valley!

Infrastructure SummerInfrastructure WinterFunicular
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Dauben Lake

A lake in summer - cross-country skiing in winter. There are also beautiful walks around the Dauben Lake. In winter you can do cross-country skiing or go for a beautiful winter walk.

ViewpointWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Hotel Residenz Paradis

The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.

HotelGuest houseRoom / Holiday flat

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