Alpine Passes · Furka
Furka Pass: Ulrichen to Andermatt.
Cross the Furka Pass from Ulrichen via Gletsch and Hotel Belvédère, then descend through Realp to Andermatt.
About this drive
Drive the Furka Pass in Switzerland from Ulrichen to Andermatt on this 4K scenic drive through Oberwald, Gletsch, Realp and Hospental. Follow the Swiss Alpine road past Hotel Belvédère, around mountain bends and into drifting cloud on an autumn journey from Valais to Uri.
Our route begins in Ulrichen in the Goms valley, passes Obergesteln and Oberwald, then climbs towards Gletsch and the Furka Pass. The approach to Hotel Belvédère brings together the historic building, a sweeping bend and the rocky Alpine landscape. Beyond the high pass, the road descends towards Realp before continuing through the Ursern Valley to Hospental and Andermatt.
Known as Furkapass in German, Col de la Furka in French and Passo della Furka in Italian, the 2,429-metre pass is one of Switzerland’s classic mountain-road crossings. This driving tour follows the road over the mountains, rather than the car shuttle through the Furka Base Tunnel.
From autumn slopes to exposed rock, fog and open valley views, enjoy a driver’s-eye journey along one of the Swiss Alps’ best-known scenic routes. Explore the route for a future Switzerland road trip, or enjoy the changing mountain scenery from home.
This recorded autumn journey is not a live road-condition report. The high pass road is seasonal, and snow can affect access. Check the current opening status and weather before travelling.
Furka Pass descent — Swiss Alps mini documentary
Ulrichen → Andermatt
A Ulrichen → B Andermatt. The line approximates the filmed drive. Where GPS reception dropped, the route is estimated.
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