Over the Gamsluggen to Totalp Hütte | Brand

Distance13,3 km

Elevation gain1011 m

Negative altitude1004 m

LevelDifficult

Duration5:00 h

Distance13,3 km

Elevation gain1011 m

LevelDifficult

Duration5:00 h

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Over the Gamsluggen to Totalp Hütte | Brand

This tour is not heavily frequented and offers beautiful views for experienced hikers. The tour starts at the lake Lünsersee, at the upper station of the Lünsersee cableway. Follow the trail counter clockwise to the opposite side of the lake and alp Lünersee. The trail direction Gafalljoch now becomes a little a bit eroded. Numerous cows from the alp Lünersee will accompany hikers at this passage. From the Gafalljoch one can enjoy a breath-taking view to the Swiss mountains. Take a short cooling break and continue on the Rätikon-Höhenweg Süd slowly down toward the valley, direction Schesaplanahütte/Gamsluggen. The path to Gamsluggen branches away to the right and becomes a steep path (marked in white-blue-white). Head for heights and surefootedness are a must on this tour. Short passages are secured with ropes. When at the highest point of the tour, you can see the lake Lünersee in his famous heart shape – like the heart of the Rätikon. After a short break with spectacular views the hike goes on with a short descent and continues gently to the Totalp Hütte. There you have to stop and try Topfenlasagne (quark lasagne) - it is delicious. Descent from the hut over the hiking trail to lake Lünersee and enjoy the last passage back to the starting point.

Author's recommendation

Sensational view of the heart-shaped Lünersee!

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, filled water bottle and snack as well as hiking poles are recommended. Mobile phone in case of emergency.

Route description

Start: Lünersee cable car valley station, Brand

End: Lünersee cable car valley station, Brand

Lünersee cable car valley station - ascent with the Lünersee cable car - Lünersee cable car mountain station - Lünersee circular trail as far as Lünersee Alpe - Gafalljoch - Rätikon-Höhenweg Süd - Gamsluggen junction - Gamsluggen (partly rope-secured sections) - Totalp Hütte - descent towards Lünersee - Lünersee circular trail - Lünersee cable car mountain station - descent with the Lünersee cable car - Lünersee cable car valley station

Properties

  • Scenic
  • Insider tip
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cableway ascent/descent
  • Exposed sections
  • Secured passages

Emergency services

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