The ridge hike is a real highlight for experienced mountain hikers.
Ridges with stunning views and breathtaking mountain panoramas: Whether as a challenging day hike or a two-day mountain adventure with an overnight stay at Alp Laucheren you decide how you want to experience it.
Take the Zentralbahn for a comfortable ride to Stans. From there, take the historic funicular and the CabriO cable car up to Stanserhorn and to the start of your ridge hike.
From the Stanserhorn, you’ll hike via Ächerli, over the Arvigrat and Gräfimattgrat ridges, to Alp Laucheren. This is where your first day of hiking ends with dinner, an overnight stay in a tent, and an Alpine breakfast.
Back on the ridge, the second stage leads via Wagenleis, Storegg Pass, and Lutersee toward Engelberg. The route finally descends into the valley via Untertrübsee.
Your mountain hut at 1,900 meters above sea level
High above the Engelberg Valley, the Laucheren Alp lies well sheltered in a gentle hollow. From June through the end of September, the herdsman Melk tends his flock here: 120 sheep, 2 llamas, about 50 mother cows with their calves, a bull, 8 hens, 1 rooster, and a herding dog.
Tents and sleeping pads are provided at the alp for your overnight stay. Please bring your own sleeping bag. If you’d like, you can also bring your own tent.
Remember: You’ll be spending the night in the mountains at an elevation of about 1,900 meters above sea level. Be sure to pack warm clothing and a headlamp as well.
After a day of hiking, a simple dinner awaits you at the alp. The next morning, you’ll fuel up with an alpine breakfast before tackling the second leg of the ridge hike toward Engelberg.
Advance reservations for overnight stays are required.
Alp Laucheren
Agnes & Melk Niederberger
Phone: 079 274 67 19
Email: [email protected]
Book your overnight stay at the alp now
Alp Laucheren is located slightly off the main ridge hike route. After the Gräfimattstand, you’ll leave the ridge for a short detour down to the alp. The next morning, you’ll return to the ridge hike via the same path and continue your tour toward Engelberg.
Everything is organized for your ridge adventure: a trip up the Stanserhorn, luggage transport to Engelberg, and two special overnight stays in a tent on Alp Laucheren and then at a hotel in Engelberg.
You drop off your luggage in Stans before the hike. While you’re out hiking with your daypack, your luggage will be transported directly to your hotel in Engelberg.
The hiking package is available for booking during the summer season when Alp Laucheren is open. Availability depends on the overnight stay on the alp and the selected hotel.
