Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Lake Göscheneralp loop from Kehlenalptal
Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Lake Göscheneralp loop from Kehlenalptal
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Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee – Lake Göscheneralp loop from Kehlenalptal
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10.4km
530m
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
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Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
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Circular Hike around Göscheneralpsee
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The hike begins at the post bus stop at the Dammagletscher mountain inn. First you cross the dam wall. Then a narrow path to the right of the reservoir zigzags up to the first rock step and slightly uphill to the Älpergen junction.
Over the Planggen you reach a footbridge that passes the Dammareuss. Then the path runs slightly downwards into the Chelenalptal. Again you cross a footbridge. This leads over the Chelenreuss.
On the second half of this wonderful circular hike, you follow a wide mountain path onto a terrace with a wonderful view down the valley. In the Berg area, the path goes through a unique moor landscape with a few laying pines.
Walking downwards in the last section, you come back to the starting point at the postbus stop not far from the dam.
option A
You can combine the mountain hike with a visit to the Damma Hut at 2,440 m (length: 1.7 km / difference in altitude: 472 m).
Variant B
The circular hike can also be combined with a visit to the Chelenalp hut at 2,350 m (length: 3.8 km / difference in altitude: 543 m).
Variant C
Another possible combination is the mountain lake hut at 2,370 m (length: 2.3 km / difference in altitude: 419 m).
These huts also offer overnight accommodation and further starting points for challenging alpine high and climbing tours in the surrounding valleys.
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1.65 km
View of Chelenalptal and Göscheneralpsee
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2.70 km
Trail Around Göscheneralpsee
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Göscheneralpsee Loop
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6.35 km
View of the Gorner Glacier
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6.44 km
View of the Göscheneralpsee
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8.20 km
Lake Göscheneralp
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9.16 km
View of the Damma Glacier
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10.4 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.13 km
1.29 km
456 m
345 m
193 m
Surfaces
7.61 km
2.00 km
345 m
297 m
158 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,040 m)
Lowest point (1,720 m)
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Sure-footedness, a head for heights and good shoes are required.
Tricky spots are provided with chains.
The beginning is rather stony and rocky, the way back from Vorder Rüti also goes through moorland.
The parking lot at the Hotel/Gasthaus Dammagletscher costs CHF 1.00 per hour.
Of course you can also …
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On Sunday, on my way home from Ticino, I spontaneously took the exit in Göschenen after the Gotthard Tunnel – why go home when you can also take a lake with you? So, up to Lake Göscheneralp! The weather was so magnificent in the early morning that only an epic hike could follow.
The start: …
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Everything T2, not difficult. In the back part of the Dammareuss the rocks are relatively smooth. It is therefore advisable to test beforehand whether the soles still have enough grip. 3 places are secured with chains. Not a problem in dry weather and …
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Unfortunately, the weather in the Göschenertal valley got worse and worse. At the end of the hike, it started to drizzle slightly.
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