Gotthard 5 lakes circular route

The circular route that we propose starts from the Ospizio San Gottardo and returns to the starting point, passing by five alpine lakes and a few other pools of water surrounded by a barren and wild landscape typical of high altitudes. This is a medium-difficulty itinerary, which we nevertheless consider to be demanding because of the more than 14 km that can be covered in more or less five hours. The path is marked with the usual red and white stripes, although in some cases we had to use the GPS to find the correct route. However, it is a rocky mountain path, steeply sloping in short sections, exposed or slippery due to rainwater. It is therefore advisable to take trekking sticks with you, which will help prevent falls. There are no refreshments or toilets along the way, so make sure you have enough food and water for the entire hike.

Here you can read our full hiking report.