Göscheneralp Lake Circuit

A scenic mountain trail circles the Göscheneralpsee. Nine audio stations explore the climate, glacier research and alpine flora, while the route crosses pastures and rocky terrain.

It is only a few steps from the Göscheneralp, Dammagletscher PostBus stop to the Göscheneralpsee. The mountain trail begins at the reservoir, which lies at 1,792 m and supplies water to the Göschenen power station. Nine audio stations along the climate audio trail accompany the route around the lake; audio guides, including versions for children, are available from the kiosk at the mountain inn.

The white-red-white marked trail climbs across open alpine pastures and increasingly rocky terrain. After just under three kilometres, it reaches its highest point below the Höhenberg at around 2,040 m. Opposite lies the mountain landscape shaped by the Dammagletscher; the audio trail explains ETH research in the glacier forefield and how bacteria break down rock.

The circuit then continues along the lake in a steady succession of ascents and descents, between pastures, rocks and the Dammareuss and Chelenreuss tributaries. A short section near the end lies outside the marked hiking trail network before the mountain trail returns to the starting point. After just over three hours, the circuit ends at the Göscheneralp, Dammagletscher stop.