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As early as the beginning of the 15th century, around 10,000 people and 9,000 pack animals crossed the pass every year. Although the summer months favoured traffic over the Gotthard, the winter months were more lucrative for the muleteers. In winter, they could use a sledge pulled by two oxen, which could carry up to 600 kilograms, four times as much as in summer. In 1500, around 170 tonnes of goods were transported over the Gotthard. The journey from Flüelen to Bellinzona took around 30 hours on foot.


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