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Signature day · Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Day 13 · Furka, Grimsel and Vaduz

An early departure from Lugano and a short stop in Andermatt lead into Furka, Grimsel and Susten. After a stop in Vaduz, the day ends at the booked b_smart motel Schaan.

FromLugano
ToSchaan via Vaduz
Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
Date / statusSaturday 01.08.2026 · b_smart motel Schaan booked · 1–2 August
DistanceCa. 410–540 km · fra Lugano via Andermatt
Drive time8–11 hrs with stops and photo breaks
Day typeMountain passes and a new country

Major experiences with clear decision points

The weather forecast is good and the main plan crosses all three passes. Enter the stops in order so navigation cannot optimise away a pass.

  1. 01

    Leave Lugano early and use Andermatt as a short break, charging and status stop before the pass circuit.

  2. 02

    Drive Realp → Furka Passhöhe → Hotel Belvédère → Gletsch → Grimsel Passhöhe → Innertkirchen.

  3. 03

    Continue via Gadmen → Susten Passhöhe → Wassen, then finish with Vaduz centre and the motel in Schaan.

A Better RouteplannerCharging plan for the Audi S6 e-tron Avant

ABRP recalculates the route and charging stops. Weather, speed, temperature and actual battery level can change the result.

Interactive charging planLugano via Andermatt, Furka, Grimsel and Susten → Vaduz
Open in ABRP ↗

Stops and experiences along the way

These are candidates, not a checklist. Energy, weather and traffic decide what actually fits the day.

01
Search: Teufelsbrücke Parkplatz · 15–25 min

Devil's Bridge near Andermatt

A quick dramatic stop at the bridge and Schöllenen Gorge before Andermatt. Add coffee or charging in Andermatt if needed.

Andermatt Alpine passes ↗
02
2,429 m · 10–15 min

Furka Passhöhe

The first major panorama stop, overlooking the Urseren Valley and Gotthard Massif.

Switzerland Tourism ↗
03
The day's essential stop · 20–90 min

Hotel Belvédère and the Rhône Glacier

The iconic hairpin, glacier landscape and two viewing platforms over the glacial lake. Allow 20–30 minutes for views and photos, or 60–90 minutes if the trail and ice grotto are open.

Switzerland Tourism ↗
04
Descending from Belvédère · 10–15 min

View over Gletsch

Use a safe pull-off before the valley floor for the classic view of the hairpins, Gletsch and the climb towards Grimsel.

Rhône Glacier ↗
05
Totensee + short detour · 35–55 min

Grimsel Passhöhe and Grimsel Hospiz

Stop briefly at Totensee on the pass, then take the short detour to Grimsel Hospiz for the best view over Grimselsee, the dam and granite mountains.

Grimselwelt ↗
06
Search: Hotel Steingletscher, Gadmen · 30–45 min

Steingletscher and Susten Passhöhe

Steingletscher and Steinsee provide the best nature stop on Susten. Also stop briefly at the 2,224-metre pass summit.

Official road status ↗
07
Liechtenstein · destination

Vaduz

Finish in the centre. If energy remains, walk Schlossweg to the Känzile terrace for views over Vaduz and the Rhine Valley.

Official Vaduz guide ↗

This is where the plan becomes a travel log

The page is ready for personal photos, a driving timelapse and notes about how the day actually unfolded.

Photo gallery

Personal photos will live here

Stops, views, the car and the small moments from the day.

Timelapse

The drive is published

The video is embedded directly below the media section.

Actual day

Time, distance and lessons

Plan versus reality, charging stops, hotel and what we would do differently.