On 23 October 2017, a rock fall covered large parts of the Gsteig-Sanetsch and Rotegrabe-Burg hiking trails. Since further falls couldn’t be ruled out, the hiking trail and dangerous surrounding areas had to be closed.

As part of a long-term planning phase, a new layout was considered in order to circumvent the dangerous area, which remained closed. Specialist cantonal agencies were involved in this project and, although a building permit was issued on 12 November 2018, construction work could only begin on 16 July this year for reasons of wildlife conservation.

Thanks to the good weather, a competent and efficient construction company and the commitment of communal workers in charge of hiking trails, the new route was finished in quite a short period of time.

As of Saturday 3 August 2019, the Gsteig-Sanetsch and Burg-Rotegrabe hiking trails are open once again.

Based on AvS/Municipality of Gsteig
Translated by Justine Hewson