Trailrunning
Let yourself be inspired by the varied trails in Engelberg and discover the countless routes that lead you to the most beautiful viewpoints!
recommended route
Walenstock Loop
Trail Running · Switzerland
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Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus Verified partner
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Explanation
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moderate
Distance 23.1 km
5:00 h
1,493 m
1,495 m
2,558 m
1,596 m
On the official mountain running course, the route leads up to the Rugghubel Hut and on to Rotgrätli. On stony ground, over alpine meadows you cross the Bannalper-Schonegg and have a beautiful view of the Bannalp lake. Along the southern shore up to Walegg, from where a breathtaking view over the lower Engelberg valley awaits you. Via Walenalp one returns to the valley basin of Engelberg.
Author’s recommendation
The Tuifelsstei restaurant, the Bannalp lake and Walegg
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: July 27, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,558 m
Lowest point
1,596 m
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Restaurant Tuifelstei: https://www.hotelcrystal.ch/restaurant/
Start
Ristis
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'904E 1'187'264N
DD
46.832424, 8.407328
DMS
46°49'56.7"N 8°24'26.4"E
UTM
32T 454801 5186712
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Destination
Walegg
Turn-by-turn directions
Rugghubel, Rotgrätli, Bannalper-Schonegg, Urnerstafel, Walegg, Risits
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'673'904E 1'187'264N
DD
46.832424, 8.407328
DMS
46°49'56.7"N 8°24'26.4"E
UTM
32T 454801 5186712
w3w
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
23.1 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,493 m
Descent
1,495 m
Highest point
2,558 m
Lowest point
1,596 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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