With Goethe at the Gotthard

The “With Goethe on the Gotthard” themed trail leads from Göschenen through the impressive Schöllenen Gorge, over the Devil’s Bridge, and on to Andermatt. From there, the trail continues through the Urseren Valley, past Hospental, and along the historic mule trail up to the Gotthard Pass.

Audio files in the Amuse app accompany you along the route (Göschenen–Andermatt / Andermatt–Gotthard Pass). They offer fascinating insights into Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s three journeys through Switzerland and reveal how the famous poet experienced the landscape, the Gotthard, and the Urseren Valley.

At the Gotthard Pass, the Sasso San Gottardo Museum features the country’s only permanent exhibition dedicated to Goethe’s Swiss journeys. Located deep within the former Gotthard Fortress, it serves as a spectacular conclusion to the hike.