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Switzerland 2007 - "Highlights" of Switzerland!

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Four passes with more than 2000 m altitude! Bends, bends, bends ... and a magnificent landscape! On this tour you will "experience" the "highlights" of Switzerland! 

From Meiringen the route first goes directly up to the Grimsel Pass. At the top of the pass a 6 km long asphalted private road (toll-free) branches off. The path offers magnificent views of the Oberaar glacier as well as the Finsteraarhorn (4274 m) and the Lauteraarhorn (4042 m). The access is regulated by traffic lights and is possible on the hour (10 min. long) - the return trip is also possible on the half hour for 10 min.  After this detour we descend into the valley with wonderful views of the Rhône glacier. Below then finally turn right to Ulrichen. Here we turn left to the Nufenenpass (2478 m). Then on to Airolo and to a special treat of the tour: the old St. Gotthard Pass road (Tremola). 24 tightly superimposed hairpin bends - some of them cobbled - demand good driving skills!
The further way leads down into the valley to Andermatt. From there, one quickly reaches Göschenen. Here, there is a worthwhile side trip up to the Göscheneralpsee. Back to Göschenen, the route continues to Wassen. Here the last 2000m pass of the day begins: The Sustenpass (2224 m). Also surrounded by a magnificent landscape. After the top of the pass the Steingletscher is on the left hand side - simply worth seeing. From here it is not far to Meiringen, the starting point of the tour. If time permits, there is still the possibility to make a detour to Schwarzwaldalp - a really worthwhile destination!


Unterkunftsempfehlung:
Italien: Hotel Cristallo (Levico Terme)