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Panoramapath Ristis - Rigidalalp - Brunnihütte

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    Hiking on the sunny side of Engelberg with a perfect view of the Titlis and the local mountain Hahnen - this is not an empty promise on the panoramic trail Ristis - Rigidalalp - Brunnihütte.
    moderate
    Distance 3.1 km
    1:05 h
    265 m
    3 m
    1,860 m
    1,597 m

    From Engelberg train station, the free local bus takes you to Brunni valley station, from where you can take the Brunni cable car up to Ristis. Here you have reached the starting point of the Panorama Trail. Always slightly uphill and with breathtaking views you walk on the well prepared hiking trail towards Rigidalalp. In good weather, the photo subject "Hausberg Hahnen" presents itself from its best side and stands out with its imposing planks against the bright blue sky. After half an hour's walk, you reach the Rigidalalp mountain inn. In good weather, guests are offered rustic coziness and Engelberg specialties. Once you have had your fill of refreshments and the view, you can start the ascent to the Brunnihütte. After a few minutes of ascent, the SAC hut is already in sight. The large sun terrace offers space for sun-seekers and tired hikers. What better way to end a day of hiking than with a delicious hut café and a view of the Titlis? Then it's a comfortable ride back down to the valley with the chairlift and from Ristis with the cable car.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    If you prefer to go downhill, take the chairlift from Ristis to the Brunnihütte and start the panorama trail there.
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    Update: August 21, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,860 m
    Lowest point
    1,597 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.19%Dirt road 56.71%Forested/wild trail 43.08%
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    0 km
    Dirt road
    1.8 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
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    Tips and suggestions

    Mountain Railway prises

    Timetable mountain railroad

    Gastronomy

    Montain Lodge Ristis

    Älplerbeizli Rigidal

    Brunnihütte SAC

    Start

    Ristis
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'901E 1'187'240N
    DD
    46.832207, 8.407289
    DMS
    46°49'55.9"N 8°24'26.2"E
    UTM
    32T 454797 5186688
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    Destination

    Brunnihütte SAC

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Ristis-Rigidalalp-Brunnihütte

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

    From Engelberg station the free sports bus  takes you directly to the valley station of the Brunni cable cars.

    Directions

    By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then take the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'673'901E 1'187'240N
    DD
    46.832207, 8.407289
    DMS
    46°49'55.9"N 8°24'26.2"E
    UTM
    32T 454797 5186688
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Sturdy shoes, sun protection and hiking poles are an advantage.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.1 km
    Duration
    1:05 h
    Ascent
    265 m
    Descent
    3 m
    Highest point
    1,860 m
    Lowest point
    1,597 m
    Refreshment stops availableFamily-friendlyDog-friendly

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