Lochberglücke: Dammagletscher to Realp (T4)
Details
This is a serious mountain expedition on T4 trails, so do read the description!
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And: The higher you go, the cooler it gets. 0.6º C for every 100m. The plan is to hike from Göscheneralp (1'750m / 8º cooler than Zürich) via Lochberglücke 2'814m / 14-15º cooler!) to Realp (1'540m / 7º cooler).
IN SHORT:
- 05:57h meet under the «Blue Angel»
- Hike of 6 hrs
- Mostly on white-blue alpine T4 trails
- Back in Zürich by around 19:00h or 20:00h
- Target group size: up to 10-ish
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TRAVEL - OUTBOUND:
- 05:57h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
- 06:05h: IR46 from Zürich HB (dir. Locarno) to Göschenen
- 08:15h: Postauto 411 Göschenen to «Göscheneralp, Dammagletscher»
- 08:43h: Arrival at «Göscheneralp, Dammagletscher»
- 09:00h: Start of the hike
HIKE DATA:
- Duration: 6 hrs (plus breaks)
- Distance: 13km
- SAC classification: T4 (white-blue)
- Ascent/Descent: 1'100m/1'400m
- Maximum altitude: 2'814m
- Map: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/714478554
HIGHLIGHTS:
- True T4 territory
- Significantly cooler than Zürich (8-15º cooler!)
- Photos (roughly the area only): https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/24952102/
LUNCH:
- Picnic
TRAVEL - RETURN:
- 16:05h: R43 Realp to Andermatt
- 16:29h: R44 Andermatt to Göschenen
- 17:04h: IR26 Göschenen to Arth-Goldau
- 18:15h: IC2 Arth-Goldau to Zürich HB
- 18:53h: Back at Zürich HB
- Alternatively 1 hour later departing at 17:05h from Realp
COST / TICKET:
- Total ticket cost w/HT: CHF 55.- plus food/lunch/drinks
Thereof: - Outbound Zürich HB to «Göscheneralp, Dammagletscher» = CHF 27.40 (w/HT)
- Return Realp to Zürich HB = CHF 26.80 (w/HT)
- Total ticket cost with GA: Zero, plus food/lunch/drinks
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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes,...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.