To get from nord to south of Switzerland, you drive by car trough the "Gotthard tunnel". The length of this tunnel is 16.9km.
But you can hike the old pass trail!
It takes about 1 day to hike this beautiful trail.
Picture: View to Andermatt, see background (North side of Switzerland)
From Andermatt the hike continues to Hospental, a typical mountain-pass village with refuge shelters, a customs post and guest houses. The route then leads along part of the cobbled post coach road dating from 1830 and the old pack-animal trail up to the pass to the Hospiz (hostel).
From the pass with its old refuge, the Hospiz, and Totenkappelle (Cemetery Chapel), the section leads to the world-famous Tremolastrasse, which climbs an impressive 340 metres around 24 bends. Once you reach Airolo, the obere Leventina valley awaits with further discoveries.
Picture: Airolo Switzerland (south of Switzerland)
Picture: overview of hike
