A steep paved road to Lake Goscheneralp

Göscheneralpsee is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.786m (5,859ft) above sea level, located in the Canton of Uri, in Switzerland.

Göscheneralpsee

Where is Lake Goscheneralp?

The reservoir is located in the Urner Alps, in the south-central part of the country, within the Göschenen Valley.

Is the road to Lake Goscheneralp paved?

The road to the reservoir is fully paved. It’s pretty narrow and steep. It’s usually open year-round. The road to the dam, with a few tunnels, is a bit narrow in some places, which demands careful driving, but the thrill is guaranteed.

How long is the road to Lake Goscheneralp?

Starting from Göschenen, the road is 9.6 km (5.96 mile) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 680 meters. The average gradient is 7.08%, hitting a maximum gradient of 12%. At the end of the road there’s a parking lot and a mountain hut.

 

 

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