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Gotthard Pass

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  • Location: Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland

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    November 27, 2016

    Hiking

    The Gotthard Pass was for centuries one of the most important Alpine crossings. The direct traffic connection for cars and trains still has great significance for Alpine transit today. The pass is named after St. Godehard of Hildesheim.
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    October 10, 2022

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    From the Middle Ages until the construction of the railway and motorway tunnels, the Gotthard Pass was one of the most important north-south connections across the Alps. The Gotthard axis is the transport axis that is still important in Europe today and runs in a north-south direction over the Gotthard massif or under it. Wikipedia

    Altitude: 2,106 m

    Road: A2
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    July 5, 2020

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    The Gotthard Pass separates the waters and connects different cultural and linguistic areas. Its importance as an "Alpine transversal" began at the beginning of the 13th century with the construction …
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    View of the Lucendro Dam – Lake Lucendro loop from Passo del San Gottardo

    5.45km

    01:32

    110m

    110m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 2,110 m

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    Location: Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland

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