End of May – mid October
Summer at Furka Pass
The mountain paradise reachable from Tiefenbach stretches from the Gotthard over the Rotondo to the Furka and into the Grimsel region. Hiking, climbing, biking or simply enjoying the clear mountain air.
Dozens of routes
Directly from the hotel
6+ climbing routes
Granite, 2–8+
3585 m
Galenstock
Steam railway
Furka mountain route
Directly from the hotel
Hiking
Ursener Höhenweg
Tiefenbach → Andermatt. A panoramic classic high above the Urserental, passing Blauseeli, Lutersee and blueberry bushes.
“Of all the regions I know, this is the dearest and most interesting to me.”
— J.W. von Goethe, about the Urserental
Albert-Heim-Hütte SAC
A wide, simple path from the hotel. Fascinating mountain views towards the Galenstock (3585 m).
Furka-Höhenweg
Oberwald → Gletsch → Rhone Glacier → Furka Pass → Tiefenbach → Andermatt. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Four Springs Trail
To the sources of the Rhine, Reuss, Ticino and Rhone. Hotel Tiefenbach is an ideal stopover.
Climbing in excellent granite
Climbing routes
Kleines Furkahorn
Slab climbing, training route, beginners and children’s mountaineering
Gross Furkahorn
SE ridge, slab, ridge and crack climbing on excellent rock
Strahlen Grätli
E ridge, ideal training tour
Kleines Bielenhorn
Schildkrötengrat for beginners, S face alpine routes
Grosses Bielenhorn
More than 10 routes, corners and cracks
Galengrat
Classic corner climbing, possible combination with Galenstock
Tours are the responsibility of those undertaking them. We will gladly connect you with mountain guides and climbing schools.
More activities
Biking
Pass road and mountain routes for mountain bikers and road cyclists.
Motorcycles & classic cars
Furka Pass is a favourite meeting point for motorcycle clubs and classic car fans.
Golf
The Andermatt-Realp golf course is nearby.
Nature & wildlife
Chamois, marmots, ibex, ptarmigan and birds of prey in the wild.
Alpine flora
Alpenroses, gentian and blueberries — exceptional blossoms in high summer.
Furka steam railway
The historic steam railway runs over the Furka in summer — known as a filming location from the James Bond film “Goldfinger”. The stop is nearby.
dfb.ch →Nature & wildlife
Watchful eyes may spot chamois, marmots, ibex and birds of prey. Depending on the season, golden eagles circle above the peaks.
Summer holidays at Furka Pass?
We will gladly advise you on hiking routes, activities and stay options.