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Rugghubelhütte (alt. 2,290m)

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    Wandern oberhalb von Engelberg zur Rugghubelhütte
    moderate
    Distance 14.1 km
    5:30 h
    696 m
    1,279 m
    2,296 m
    1,012 m
    Ascent: It's a 15-minute walk from the train station in Engelberg to the cable car station that will whisk you up to Ristis (alt. 1,606m). From here you hike on a good path towards the northeast. After Rigidalstafel, the trail leads you above the cliffs and on to Tüfelstein. Shortly afterwards you cross a brook and head up a scenic trail through a rocky karst landscape to the beautifully situated Rugghubelhütte. (Time needed: 2.5 hours)

    Here at the hut you'll find plenty to eat and drink. There are even some rocks for children to practice climbing on. The SAC hut is manned from June to October and it also offers good accommodation.

    Descent: The way back is along the same trail. Alternatively, you can take a steeper path from Rigidalstafel straight back to Engelberg, or a better path from Ristis back to the base station of the cable car. Of course, you can also take the cable car down. From the hut to Ristis it's a two-hour hike, and to Engelberg it's three hours.

    Note(s)
    This tour is also suitable for children.

    See also
    For Supported Areas
    GEO-Tracks GmbH
    Zugerstrasse 1
    CH-6330 Cham
    Web: www.gps-tracks.com
    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Author’s recommendation

    Auch für Kinder geeignet!
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,296 m
    Lowest point
    1,012 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 20.44%Forested/wild trail 7.19%Path 72.14%Road 0.22%
    Asphalt
    2.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1 km
    Path
    10.2 km
    Road
    0 km
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    Start

    Engelberg, Brunnibahn Ristis
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'899E 1'187'246N
    DD
    46.832258, 8.407263
    DMS
    46°49'56.1"N 8°24'26.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454796 5186694
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    Destination

    Engelberg, Brunnibahn Talstation

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Brunnibahn Ristis - Rigidalstafel - Planggenstafel - Rugghubelhütte - Rigidalstafel - Ried - Brunnibahn Talstation

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Engelberg ist einfach ab Luzern mit der Zentralbahn erreichbar.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'673'899E 1'187'246N
    DD
    46.832258, 8.407263
    DMS
    46°49'56.1"N 8°24'26.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454796 5186694
    w3w 
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.1 km
    Duration
    5:30 h
    Ascent
    696 m
    Descent
    1,279 m
    Highest point
    2,296 m
    Lowest point
    1,012 m
    Public-transport-friendlyRound tripOut and backRefreshment stops availableFamily-friendlyGeological highlightsFloraCableway ascent/descentDog-friendly

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