Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass
Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass
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Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass
04:09
10.5km
580m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 5.02 km for 314 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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751 m
Trailhead – Gantrisch Nature Park
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1.78 km
View of Zollhaus and Schwarzsee
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1.99 km
View of Nünenenflue and Gantrisch
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3.34 km
Leitere Pass
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5.14 km
Gantrisch Summit
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5.35 km
Morgetenpass to Leiterepass Ridge Trail
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5.92 km
Schibenspitz Summit
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6.43 km
Morgetepass kiosk
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8.94 km
Naturschutzgebiet (Birkhuhn)
Forest
10.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.49 km
4.37 km
1.03 km
562 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.85 km
3.30 km
1.64 km
541 m
127 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,080 m)
Lowest point (1,550 m)
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Sunday 9 August
23°C
14°C
49 %
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We set off early, at 4:15 from the watershed past the Alp Nünnen and onto the Leiterli, then over the ridge towards Gantrisch ⛰️.
At the summit at 5:20 sharp to watch the ☀️ sunrise...
Unfortunately, it was a bit hazy... 🤷♂️😜
Then back down via Morgete (with cheese, sausage, and dried meat from the Alp, of course...😂
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For me, a beautiful circular hike in the Gantrich mountains.
Slightly more demanding, but with great views all around Gantrisch.
On the way towards the Morggeten pass, I make a detour that was very worthwhile to the beautiful Gantrisch lake, which lies in the middle of a nature reserve.
When I stood …
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🚶♂️ The classic starting point is the Gurnigel car park. The path leads you through meadows and rocky paths to the summit. The ascent and descent takes about 3-4 hours and requires …
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On my after-work tour, the original plan was to take the Bürgle over the Bürglegrat on the tour to the Gantrisch. When I arrived at the "Untere Gantrischhütte" the clouds were still so deep that I gave up the Bürglegrat. I wanted to wait during the ascent to the Morgete Pass …
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