The road over the furka pass was built for strategic military reasons and was the longest pass road in switzerland when it was opened in 1867. Great location if you want to hike the furka pass trail, and also other routes. Once you have reached the furkapass furka blick you. Furka oberalp bahn is a narrow gauge mountain railway in switzerland with a gauge of 1,000 mm 3 ft 3 3. Visit furka pass on your trip to canton of valais or switzerland. It is part of the popular three pass ride over the furka, grimsel and susten pass. The lowest point of the journey is in visp, located 625 metres above sea level, and the highest point is on the oberalp pass at an altitude of 2033 metres above sea level. There are several places to stop and admire the rhone glacier. This trail begins at gletsch at the top of the goms in the canton of valais. Furthermore, the road is inaccessible during harsh winter days so the hotel is.
The furka oberalpbahn line through the furka tunnel bypasses the pass and this is where all the heavy vehicles go. I havent been over the furka pass so i cant speak to which is better. I have planned a day trip by car to furka pass this saturday 06. Enjoy a 1day trip, with no change of transport, from andermatt over three of the most spectacular mountain passes, and witness the capturing beauty of the surrounding mountain world. The furka pass links andermatt in the canton of uri with gletsch in the canton of valais.
Furka pass swiss alps book now with ultimate drives. Hotel belvedere, a hotel in the furka pass of the swiss alps, was once the perfect spot for travelers looking to explore the rhone glacier. Its part of the most famous routes or round trips of the alps. Where can i see the status of furka pass and saint gothard pass in order.
Furka scheiteltunnel is a 1,858 metres 6,096 ft long railway tunnel in southern switzerland. Its an amazing drive, with awesome scenery and challenging hairpin turns. This road is generally open between may and october. We use cookies for analysis, personalized content and advertising. In summer they save a drive over the furka pass and in winter the 15. The journey takes about 20 minutes and saves you time in summer compared to the 45minute drive over the furka pass. This side of furka is still as originally designed, albeit resurfaced and reasonably well maintained. Those who have travelled longer distances have some time to relax.
The furka pass even played a brief cameo in the 1964 james bond movie goldfinger. Top 6 most unique roads in switzerland newly swissed. Catering services available in the mountain restaurant furka. Im traveling to europe next week and will be in switzerland by may 5. Once weather and avalanche conditions allow the furka pass will be opened. Usually open from late may till early november and closed during the winter month. The furka pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2. Start your journey from interlaken by riding alongside the turquoise waters of lake brienz towards the haslital valley. Here is the amazing landscape you will see when you drive through grimsel pass. At the sign, there is a lookout point with a small parking area. Furka pass was featured in a famous car chase scene in goldfinger james bond movie of 1964.
On the gotthardnufenen furka pass route youre presented views of the majestic alps in all their glory. Iconic and abandoned hotel belvedere of furka pass. Find all the transport options for your trip from chamonix to furka pass mountain right here. A part of it was filmed on furka pass, in switzerland, between realp in canton uri and oberwald in canton valais. To the left, the furka road continues up to the furka pass and the rhongletscher.
Also in the area theres the grimsel test site, used for research into underground radioactive waste disposal. By continuing on this site, you explicitly accept the use of cookies. Along its way the matterhorn gotthard bahn overcomes a total of 3300 metres difference in altitude, travels through 33 tunnels and galleries and crosses over 126 bridges. We are traveling through valais early june and i wanted to know if the rhone glacier furka pass would be open by june 5, 2019. One curve on the east side of the pass is even named james bond strasse. This was later closed in 1982 when the furka basis railway tunnel was opened. Traffic information switzerland roadworks, pass conditions. It runs in the graubunden, uri and canton of valais. At an altitude of 2,431m, it is the third highest after the umbrail and nufenen passes. Grimsel pass, european alps road, connection between.
The furka oberalp railway between oberwald and realp opened in 1926 and bestowed the furka pass with a new tourist attraction. The furka oberalpbahn line through the furka tunnel bypasses the pass. The journey on the furka steam railway is on the first day and the overnight stay is in brig. In valais far northeastern corner sits the impressive furka pass 2431m, leading over to andermatt in central switzerland. Furka car train operates year round, but in the summer driving is a much more satisfying experience. We tried heading to the furka pass which was open, but as we climbed it got too foggy to be worth it. The furka oberalp bahn line through the furka tunnel bypasses the pass. Furka pass, mountain pass between uri and valais cantons of southcentral switzerland. Sneaking into the furka pass hotel switzerland youtube. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. They are all within distance of the famous 6passes route grimsel, susten, furka.
In the winter furka pass road is closed, and your car can be transported by train in the furka base tunnel, which links realp and oberwald. Timetable furka car transport matterhorn gotthard bahn. Since january 1, 2003, it is part of the matterhorn gotthard bahn. The furka pass is probably one of the prettiest passes in switzerland. Hotel belvedere obergoms vs, switzerland atlas obscura. Rock climbing in furka pass, furka pass mountain project. It lies at 7,976 feet 2,431 metres, just south of the dammastock peak 11,909 feet 3,630 metres. Please help me with the route and tips on places to stop for breathtaking view of the alps. The furka pass is a 2429 mountain pass in the swiss alps connecting gletsch, valais with realp, uri. Furka pass, with an elevation of, is a high mountain pass in the swiss alps.
Dampfbahn furka bergstrecke dfb is a largely volunteer operated heritage railway which operates a partially rack and pinionoperated line across the furka pass, between realp in uri and oberwald in valais. The grimsel furka susten route represents the pinnacle of swiss pass tours. Furka is one of the most famous and did not disappoint. The towns are varied and will suit nearly every taste, from the upmarket interlaken and grindelwald, through the sherlock holmes museum in friendly meiringen to small, rustic andermatt in the heart of canton uri. Cookies from third party services are also used in some cases. Visit furka pass on your trip to canton of valais or. Ride on the mighty furka pass from our ltd 2015 tour. Gletsch is also the end point of grimselpassstrasse. On the east side of the pass, there are numerous superb venues for mountaineering activities. Rome2rio makes travelling from chamonix to furka pass mountain easy. The furkaoberalp railway between oberwald and realp opened in 1926 and bestowed the furka pass with a new tourist attraction. We will be pleased to offer you an additional overnight stay in andermatt upon request.
From the west you can either travel from brig wallis or from meiringen berner oberland to gletsch and from there the the pass. Point to a dot on the map to see the traffic situation of that location. With its exhilarating steep drops, narrow roads and endless panoramas on this road an excess of impressions await please note. The furka pass was imortalised by the aston db5 ford mustang car chase in james bonds goldfinger, and is another stunning 5 star pass in the central swiss alps, part of the big 3 passes close by to andermatt. Tap into purity with the open, which gives you the power of ozone to purify water in your pocket. As luck would have it, today its sunny and clear in como. The snow on the road isnt usually the problem it stays closed because of the avalanche danger above the road. From the east you travel from andermatt to the pass. Its one of the worlds most iconic, exhilarating and exciting drives, through the swiss alps. As the road switches back and forth hugging the side of the mountain, at one point near the top of the pass, it. It is crossed by road built 186466 and railway 191027, which connect andermatt northeast with gletsch. Automobile owners, who come from central switzerland, like the furka car train. Constantly updated opening status information on the furka pass is available online. The road has been steadily expanded in recent years.
The furka pass was used as a location in the james bond film goldfinger. Roadworks are carried out frequently to keep the swiss roads in excellent state. The road over the pass is paved and is one of the most impressive alpine crossings in the country. Best time for furka pass in switzerland 2020 best season. Most books on biking in the alps have a whole chapter devoted to this region, and so they should. Furka pass canton of valais all you need to know before. Its tempting to relax and open things up here but beware. The base tunnel opened in 1982 and replaced a tunnel at 2100 m. Jul 01, 2016 crossing the furka pass in the evora gte. Explore furka pass holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. We were going from lauterbrunnen to lugano, and i was a passenger across the grimsel pass, then took over at furka.
Furka pass canton of valais 2020 all you need to know. The restaurant has good and different options, which allows for variation if you are staying more than one night. Iconic and abandoned hotel belvedere of furka pass 1 year ago abandonedplaygrounds idly standing at the curve along furkastrasse, below the historic rhone glacier in obergoms oberwald, the canton of valais, switzerland. Recommendations for alpine mountain passes near lake como. The furka steam railway mountain route takes visitors back to the golden age of steam the railway in switzerland. From oberwald in the magnificent goms valley until the summit which straddles the cantons of valais and uri, the route passes through gletsch and then rises, coming flirtatiously close.
This route is not covered by the swiss travel pass flex and ga travelcard. Built 186466 chiefly for military reasons, it crosses furka pass, 7,992 ft 2,436 m high, in the alps. The car train is convenient, and the trip through the 15. Grimsel furka pass switzerland best kept secret the. Book your tickets online for furka pass, canton of valais. If you would like to make this trip at short notice fewer than 3 working days before departure please book by telephone via the number, 0848 777 077 local charges. Furka pass opening day cycling pass is usually open but there is a barrier closed so cars cant drive further than a certain point. Every year in spring a walkable ice grot is redrilled into the rhone glacier. One of the worlds most iconic, exhilarating and exciting drives, through the swiss alps, finishing at andermatt. Since january 1, 2003, it is part of the matterhorn gotthard bahn when it merged with the bvz zermattbahn.
The furka car transport takes you through the furka tunnel from oberwald to realp and back all year round. If you are a fan of motorbike meetings and prefer crowds, you should come on the grimsel pass only on weekends. The valais side of the pass is very well developed. Driving conditions can be difficult on passes that remain open. The base furka tunnel goes from realp in canton uri to oberwald in canton valais. Top 6 most unique roads in switzerland february 21, 2014 3 comments in cool facts about switzerland by dimitri burkhard switzerland is a very exciting place to explore on a trip, with all the sightseeing, museums and shopping it has to offer. The summit tunnel was completed in 1925, and first opened on 3 july 1926.
If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Im planning to go from interlaken to lugano by car, through furka pass and saint gothard pass. It was beautiful with a lot of places to stop and soak in the views. Dec 18, 2011 the furka pass provides a connection between central switzerland on its east side and the valais to the west. The road is twisty, like all the passes, so the driver will need to be alert, but it wasnt overly challenging other than that. It is here that the famous drive scene takes place, one where james bond is being shot at from above.
The road on the eastside of the mountain ridge explains why the furkapass is not for the fainthearted. The furka vehicle transportation trains run all year round. The road itself is paved, and is generally open to traffic from the earlymid summer until late autumn, depending on weather conditions. Furka pass opening day cycling english forum switzerland. Chamonix to furka pass mountain one way to travel via.
Climbing towards the pass, the road becomes increasingly tight and the switchbacks more frequent. The pass was imortalised by the aston db5 ford mustang car chase in james bonds goldfinger. The enthusiasm and hard work of private steam railway fans has made it possible to experience the nostalgic steam train again today. In 1914, 19 102 people travelled by post coach over the pass. In 1921 the yellow post buses took over from the coaches. The pass road runs through a wild, sparsely grown mountainous region marked by granite rocks, reservoir lakes, and power plants. Where can i see the status of furka pass and saint gothard pass in order to know if are open or still closed. Then everybody meets up here who has a motorbike, since the grimsel pass is. The furka pass was imortalised by the aston db5 ford mustang car chase in james bonds goldfinger, and is another stunning 5 star pass in the central swiss. If you are an avid motorist who likes challenges and drives this is a must to do place. In summer, a ride with the nostalgic furka steam engine from realp to gletsch is an unforgettable experience.
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