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Gauli hut SACPhoto: Gaulihütte SAC
The Gauli region came into the public eye during the Second World War. In late autumn 1946, an American airplane crashed on the Gauli Glacier in poor visibility. Thanks to an unconventional rescue operation, all twelve passengers were rescued alive.
The starting point for the hut hike is the Urbachtal. The path winds through the mountain maple-spruce forest towards Schrätteren. It goes steeply up to the junction “Holzfadghirmi.” The left-branching path leads via Mattenalpsee to the Gaulihütte. Our route description turns right over the steep and rocky Hohwang flank to Tälligrat. Once there, the view sweeps over the magnificent glacier world in the rear Gauli area. The last meters lead over small raised bogs to the hut.
The return path goes via Mattenalpsee. The trail leads steeply down through the moorland of Träjen to the lake. The path up to Holzfadghirmi is partly exposed and secured at the exposed sections. From the junction “Holzfadghirmi,” ascent and descent are identical.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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- Mountain hiking check
- Good surefootedness
- Good trekking shoes
- Average orientation skills
- Basic alpine experience
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
SAC Hütte - Gaulihütte
Urbach/Mürvorsass
Gaulihütte
Directions
There are various access options by car. From Geneva, the fastest way leads via Bern. From Zurich and Basel, the quickest drive is towards Lucerne and Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, access is via Grimsel or Susten Pass to the region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass and subsequently Lötschberg car shuttle can be chosen.
Parking
There are some uncovered parking spaces in the Urbachtal.Coordinates
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Equipment
- Solar radiation is increased in the mountains. Sunscreen with a high protection factor, sun hat, and sunglasses with UV protection should definitely be in the gear.
- Also in summer and with good "start weather," warm clothing and rain protection must be taken. The layering principle with different layers of clothing is recommended.
- Charged mobile phone
- First aid kit
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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