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  • Wassen im Winter
    Wassen im Winter Photo: Valentin Luthiger, Ferienregion Andermatt
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    Wassen im Sommer Photo: Valentin Luthiger, Ferienregion Andermatt

Wassen

Wassen, a picturesque village at 930 metres above sea level, is famous for the old Gotthard route, where the church can be seen three times in spectacular spiral tunnels. Wassen was already an important stopover for muleteers in the 13th century. The charming village centre, the historic church and the Pfaffensprung with its legends offer a unique insight into history. The Susten Pass, which connects Uri with the Bernese Oberland, invites you to enjoy impressive drives and hikes.

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Attractions in Wassen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.7 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 1,012 m
Descent 11 m

The Uri region - a vibrant transit corridor between north and south. Along the wild Reuss, the route leads through the historic Reuss Valley up to ...

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Gorezmettlen to Sewenhütte
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.3 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 730 m
Descent 730 m

This hut route leads from Gorezmettlen via dwarf paths to the Sewenhütte and on to the Sewenalp. 

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from Bernadett Barta,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Meiental to Sustlihütte
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 355 m
Descent 355 m

This short but steep hike leads via the Leiterliweg to the Sustlihütte.. 

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from Bernadett Barta,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Road Bike · Andermatt Holiday Region
The High Triple: Susten - Grimsel - Furka
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120.2 km
Duration 7:20 h
Ascent 3,570 m
Descent 3,570 m

The High Triple ride over Susten, Grimsel, and Furka is considered a classic in road cycling and is a real challenge for ambitious recreational ...

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
Thematic Trail · Uri Alps
Gotthard - hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.8 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 429 m
Descent 1,052 m

Experience the technical railway achievements of the Gotthard mountain line on foot in the Urner Reuss valley. Train by train and step by step ...

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
Hiking Trail · Canton of Uri
From Sewenhütte to Spitzplanggenstock
Premium content Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 11 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,242 m
Descent 1,242 m

Wonderful alpine hike above the Meiental in the canton of Uri. The path leads from the Susten road via Sewenhütte to a less known viewpoint summit.

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from Bernadett Barta,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Mountain Bike · Andermatt (muicipality)
Alpine Bike: Stage 10 Andermatt - Meiringen
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 56.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,631 m
Descent 2,470 m

Highlights of the bike route are the Susten Pass, the Steingletscher, the Gadmental, and the Aare Gorge.

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
Mountain Hike · Andermatt Holiday Region
Gotthard - Lago Maggiore: 1st stage Wassen - Salbithütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 1,512 m
Descent 321 m

From the rugged north of the Canton of Uri to the gentle south of the Canton of Ticino.

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from Bruno Kohl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 163 km
Duration 10:40 h
Ascent 4,991 m
Descent 4,991 m

The "Alpine Quad No. 2" is a king stage: 4 passes, 166 km, over 5,000 m of elevation gain – a challenge for endurance, legs, and mental strength ...

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
Hiking Trail · Wassen
Meiggelenstock
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 7:50 h
Ascent 1,663 m
Descent 1,663 m

The hike to Meiggelenstock is varied but requires good fitness and mountain experience.

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from Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH,   Ferienregion Andermatt
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Public transport

Wassen is easily accessible by train. Buses run regularly from Göschenen station to Wassen. You can find timetables on the SBB website.

Directions

From Zurich or Lugano, you can reach Göschenen via the A2 motorway in less than 90 minutes. From there, it is only 10 minutes to Wassen.

By plane

Zurich and Milan airports are well connected to the transport network, and from there you can quickly reach Wassen by public transport or car.
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Reviews

  • June 06, 2026
    Günther Rackl 
    Schöne Ausfahrt, landschaftlich beeindruckend durch das verkehrsreiche Tal hinauf… nur ein kurzes Stück, ca 1-2 km nicht geteert.
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    Written June 06, 2026
  • April 13, 2025
    Karl Heinz Lesch 
    Großartige, anspruchsvolle Skihochtour mit tollen Abfahrten
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    Written April 13, 2025
    Long Distance Ski Touring
    Urner Haute Route from Realp to Engelberg
  • July 23, 2023
    Chiayin Jacqueline Köh
    July 22, 2023
    If you drive a bit ahead from Wassen train station to south direction(maybe just few seconds ahead by car), on right hand side has a parking lot(free), near the parking lot has a tunnel, it save around 30+mins of you take the route from this Tunnel, this is not so easy to hike up with heavy backpack as it's all the way up, 30+mins time saved was enough to save my life! There's no any sign about the lake and route around the tunnel, but once you hike up a little bit, there will have the iconic hiking colorform to guide you. Some of hiking colorforms are in bad condition, color has faded, some of them covered by plants, but still possible to find the way up.
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    Photo: Chiayin Jacqueline Köh, Community
    Photo: Chiayin Jacqueline Köh, Community
    Photo: Chiayin Jacqueline Köh, Community
    Photo: Chiayin Jacqueline Köh, Community
    Written July 23, 2023
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