Mountain trail · SAC T2–T3
Central Switzerland

Stage 2 of the Vierquellenweg: Vermigelhütte to Gotthardpass

Duration

4 h 40 min

Distance

12.1 km

Ascent

761 hm

Descent

705 hm

Vermigelhütte-Sellapass-Giübin-Passo Posmeda-Lago della Sella-Gotthardpass

After a quiet night at the Vermigelhütte, the ascent to the Sellapass begins. At the start, it leads across beautiful alpine meadows with many cattle. Higher up, the terrain turns into rock and boulders. However, the path is very accessible and well-marked. From the Sellapass, you can continue the ascent to the summit of the Giübin. This is well worth the effort. After about another 60 meters in altitude, you reach this magnificent vantage point. You can see the high mountains ranging from the Bernese and Valais Alps to the Blinnenhorn and Rheinwaldhorn. The descent first leads over rocky terrain. Soon the path improves and runs high above the beautiful reservoir, Lago della Sella. From the dam wall, you reach the Gotthardpass with a gentle descent.

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Impressions

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Sicht von Giübin zum Finsteraarhorn
Richtung Süden
Lago della Sella
Tiefblick nach Airola

Location

Official national map and hiking trail network by swisstopo.

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Elevation profile

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Highest point
2'745 m a.s.l.
Lowest point
2'029 m a.s.l.
Ascent
746 m
Descent
691 m
Distance
12.1 km
  • flat (< 5%)
  • moderate (5–12%)
  • steep (12–20%)
  • very steep (> 20%)

Refreshments & mountain lifts

Restaurants, mountain huts, kiosks and lift stations within 100 m of the route.

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Data: OpenStreetMap

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