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Spannorthütte SAC

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    Medium-length and towards the end steep approach hike from Engelberg to the Spannorthütte SAC (1,956 m) in the Uri Alps.

    moderate
    Distance 10.9 km
    4:30 h
    961 m
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    1,961 m
    1,000 m

    From the entrance to the wildly romantic Surenental valley, the hiking trail meanders in a varied manner along the Engelberger Aa river. After a short rest at Alp Stäfeli, the previously comfortable path turns into an alpine trail that requires surefootedness. Arrived at the cozy SAC hut, you ask yourself the question: stay overnight, experience a beautiful sunset or hike back (the same way).

    Author’s recommendation

    In the Alp Stäfeli you will be served traditional Swiss dishes and a fine Älpler - Kafi.

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    Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus 
    Update: June 22, 2022
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,961 m
    Lowest point
    1,000 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 19.84%Forested/wild trail 17.83%Path 60.16%Road 2.15%
    Asphalt
    2.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.9 km
    Path
    6.6 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Tips and suggestions

    Gastronomy

    Alp Stäfeli

    Spannorthütte SAC

    Start

    Engelberg train station
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'576E 1'185'846N
    DD
    46.819706, 8.402807
    DMS
    46°49'10.9"N 8°24'10.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454445 5185302
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    Destination

    Spannorthütte SAC

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Engelberg train station - Fürenalp valley station - Alpenrösli - Alp Stäfeli - Spannorthütte SAC

    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.

    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

    There are paid parking spaces available in Engelberg: Parking Facilities

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'673'576E 1'185'846N
    DD
    46.819706, 8.402807
    DMS
    46°49'10.9"N 8°24'10.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454445 5185302
    w3w 
    ///perused.lies.wooden
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking shoes are required. Sun protection and hiking poles, as well as a short snack are an advantage.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.9 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    961 m
    Highest point
    1,961 m
    Lowest point
    1,000 m
    ScenicRefreshment stops available

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