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Thousand Steps Trail – Gelmersee loop from Guttannen

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Thousand Steps Trail – Gelmersee loop from Guttannen

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5.0

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Thousand Steps Trail – Gelmersee loop from Guttannen

03:56

8.54km

460m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 2.27 km

After 2.61 km for 3.33 km

After 6.27 km for 2.27 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Larch Forest Trail

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A little bit of Canada feeling

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2.53 km

Gelmerhütte Trailhead Parking

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The parking lot is free

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3.34 km

Thousand Steps Trail

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We are up here in the winter and come down later. You could only see a little bit of the stairs.

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3.61 km

Gelmersee Ascent Trail

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The route is really fun, but you have to concentrate.

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4.18 km

Gelmersee

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Very beautiful lake. Used for flood control and power generation.

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4.25 km

Gelmer Dam

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The lake is used for flood control and power generation.

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4.78 km

Thousand Steps

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Well maintained mountain trail with great views.

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5.63 km

Small Mountain Lake

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Very appealing hiking area along the reservoir and up to the Gelmer Hütte.

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

647 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

611 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

22°C

13°C

8 %

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Thousand Steps Trail – Gelmersee loop from Guttannen

Larch Forest Trail

Gelmerhütte Trailhead Parking

Thousand Steps Trail

Gelmersee Ascent Trail

Gelmersee

Gelmer Dam

Thousand Steps

Small Mountain Lake

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