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Furka Pass travel notes
First-hand notes from Tiefenbach: routes, winter access, crystals and stories that help you plan a stay at Furka Pass.
Furka–Grimsel–Susten: Switzerland’s great three-pass loop
Three legendary Alpine passes in 131 kilometres, with glaciers, reservoirs, sweeping bends and an ideal stop at Hotel Tiefenbach.
Read more →Ursener Höhenweg from Tiefenbach — route notes
Route notes for the high trail from Hotel Tiefenbach to Andermatt, with practical tips for equipment, views and the return journey.
Read more →Beginner ski tours from Hotel Tiefenbach
Three easier ski touring routes in the Furka region, with notes on terrain, preparation and winter safety.
Read more →The history of Hotel Tiefenbach since 1860
From the Alpenlaus shelter house to today's Hotel Tiefenbach: more than 160 years of hospitality at Furka Pass.
Read more →Crystals at Furka Pass — finds, hunters and history
Smoky quartz, mountain crystal and rose fluorite: background on the Furka region and its Alpine crystal-hunting tradition.
Read more →Winter access to Tiefenbach from Realp — practical tips
Practical notes for winter access from Realp: parking, equipment, timing and preparation for the ascent.
Read more →Plan a stay from these notes