Windgällen Hut – Golzeren Lake loop from Golzerensee

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Windgällen Hut – Golzeren Lake loop from Golzerensee

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Windgällen Hut – Golzeren Lake loop from Golzerensee

04:29

8.89km

710m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 16, 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 176 m for 114 m

Waypoints

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310 m

View of Golzeren Lake

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If the path from Waldiberg emerges from the steep forest, the magnificent view of a lovely alpine landscape with wonderful flower meadows is overwhelming.

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4.21 km

Windgällen Hut

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Charming mountain hut in the Maderanertal at 2032 m altitude.

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4.93 km

Mountain Trail with Lake View (Uri)

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beautiful valley to spend time outdoors

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5.91 km

View of Golzernsee

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Great panoramic view of the lake

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6.08 km

Natural Stone Steps

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Natural stairs on the way up

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6.34 km

View of Golzeren Lake

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There are countless fire pits around the lake; it's like a big playground up here.

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7.29 km

Golzeren Lake

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There are nice rest stops and a mountain lake. In spring, the floral splendor on the mountain meadows is stunning thanks to careful agriculture (hay only after seeding of the sometimes rare plants).

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7.48 km

Golzerensee Inn

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Delicious cake

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8.89 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

1.70 km

291 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

1.99 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

July 23, 2023,Windgällenhütte hin un zruck

After an adventurous drive by car to the valley station of the Golzerenbahn, we had to wait a long time for the small gondola to have room for us. Then steeply uphill and then level to the Windgällenhütte. There are moderate prices here. Then back past the Golzerensee and through Seewen back to the gondola. Very nice tour near the …

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