Maderanertal 7-hour Day Hike from Zürich | T2, 17km, +1200m

Join us for a challenging single-day hike with fellow nature lovers and experienced outdoor enthusiasts. This hike is for people who enjoy beautiful landscapes, solid physical effort, and friendly social time on the trail.
This is a social hiking event, not a guided tour.
Please read the full description carefully before RSVP’ing.

Hike summary

Route: Bristen, Talstation Golzern bus stop → Bristen, Talstation Golzern bus stop
Komoot map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3363260507
Region: Uri
Meetup point: Bristen, Talstation Golzern
Start time: 09:57
Expected finish: 17:00
Distance: 17km
Elevation gain: 1200
Difficulty: T2
Pace: moderate
Technical level: forest paths, alpine trail, exposed sections, screes
Fitness level needed: able to hike 7hours with elevation gain

What to expect
We will spend the day hiking through forests / ridgelines / alpine meadows / lakes / mountain views / screes, with time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and get to know other hikers.
This event is best suited for people who:

already have hiking experience
are comfortable with the stated distance and elevation gain
enjoy a friendly but steady group pace
are prepared for changing mountain weather
like social hiking, nature, and a good physical challenge

This is not recommended for beginners.

Provisional itinerary

From Bristen, Talstation Golzern
To Bristen, Talstation Golzern

Times are approximate and may change depending on weather, trail conditions, group pace, and public transport.

What to bring
Please come prepared with:

proper hiking shoes with good grip
headlamp
enough water, ideally 3-4 liters
lunch and snacks
weather-appropriate layers
rain jacket / wind protection
sun protection
hiking poles (highly recommended...)
personal first-aid items
100% charged phone
offline map or navigation app
cash/card for transport or food

Participants are responsible for bringing the right equipment for the conditions.

Transport and costs
Everyone pays their own costs, including:

train / bus / cable car tickets
food and drinks
any personal equipment
insurance or emergency-related costs

Weather and route changes
The hike may be changed, shortened, postponed, or cancelled if weather or trail conditions are not suitable.

Important safety note
This is a social hiking group, not a guided tour or professional hiking service.
By joining, you confirm that you:

hike entirely at your own risk
are responsible for your own safety, fitness, equipment, and preparation
have checked that the route difficulty, distance, and elevation are suitable for you
have adequate insurance coverage for hiking and mountain activities
understand that the organizer assumes no responsibility or liability for injuries, accidents, delays, property damage, or other incidents

No professional guiding, instruction, or safety equipment is provided.

RSVP etiquette
Please RSVP only if you genuinely plan to attend.
If you can no longer come, update your RSVP as early as possible so another hiker can join. No-shows may affect participation in future hikes.

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