Trans Swiss Trail
Uri, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Uri, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,664 ft (812 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 4,790 ft (1,460 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bahnhof Wassen 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Eingang Visierstollen Gotthardtunnel 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Infozentrum Zweite Röhre Gotthard 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Geissenplatz 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Attraction: Der Brückenteufel 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Teufelsbrücke 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Historic site: Suworowdenkmal 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: MGB-Reisezentrum Andermatt 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Andermatt 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
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Questions about Trans Swiss Trail
How long is Trans Swiss Trail?
Trans Swiss Trail is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,664 ft (812 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,790 ft (1,460 m).
How hard is Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans Swiss Trail?
Parking at the start, Fee. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans Swiss Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 1.8 mi (2.9 km), 6.7 mi (10.7 km), 12.3 mi (19.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6.8 mi (11 km), 12.3 mi (19.7 km), 12.3 mi (19.8 km).
Is Trans Swiss Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Trans Swiss Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Trans Swiss Trail?
Gasthof Hirschen, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Volg, 0 mi (0.1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Trans Swiss Trail
- Wassen-Diedenbrücke Uri · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Diedenbrücke-Pfaffensprung Uri · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Heissigegg - Breitmoos Uri · Moderate · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Großboden rechts Uri · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Salbithütte - Salbitbiwak Uri · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Steglaui - Horwen Uri · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Ulmi - Regliberg Uri · Moderate · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Rundweg Schöllenen Uri · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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