Gotthard 5-Seen
October 16, 2022 by Pat and Bruno ‐ 1 min read
| Difficulty | T2 |
|---|---|
| ⇄ Distance | 10.7 km |
| ↑ Up | 480 m |
| ↓ Down | 480 m |
| Notable Locations | La Claustra Hotel, Lago di Lucendro, Laghi della Valletta, Gatscholalücke, Laghi d’Orsirora, Lago d’Orsino |
| Public Transit Access? | No |
Quick Summary
- A loop hike starting from the
Gotthardpass and visiting 5 different lakes along the way.- We did the hike clockwise.
- Parked near the
La Claustra bunker hotel. - There were 5 named lakes along the loop, but there were also numerous other small ponds along the way as well.
- We took a brief lunch break at the
Gatscholalücke .- This was definitely the highlight of the hike for us given the beautiful view towards the
Furkapass we had from this vantage point.
- This was definitely the highlight of the hike for us given the beautiful view towards the
- While the trail was very quiet when we were there in the autumn, this is likely not one we will add to our to-do list for an upcoming summer.
- Given how accessible this route is, we would expect it to be quite busy during the warmer months.
