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The fascination of ski touring has caught you and you are looking for routes or want to start your first tours this winter? In and around Engelberg there are a variety of ski tours with different levels of difficulty. In the front Engelberg valley, the small rustic Buiräbähnli offer you "start help" on request to get to the starting point of your ski tour.

Ski Touring

Ruchstock

Ski Touring · Switzerland
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Demanding ski tour with breathtaking views.
Distance 9.6 km
3:03 h
1,269 m
1,289 m
2,810 m
1,691 m
The Ruchstock is the most important ski mountain of the area. Its massive, rocky summit structure is broken through by steep snow hollows, which convey the ascent to the panoramic summit plateau. Particularly impressive is the crossing of the mountain and the wonderful view.
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Update: October 25, 2019
Highest point
2,810 m
Lowest point
1,691 m

Track types

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Safety information

Safety tips for off-piste skiing

  • Please note that you are travelling at your own risk.
  • A ski tour must be carefully planned.
  • Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
  • The local ski and mountain guides will take you safely to your destination and back home. 
  • Emergency call REGA telephone number 1414

Tips and hints

Safety Tips

Avalanche courses

Freeride Info

Mountain guide office

Start

Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'675'989E 1'191'671N
DD
46.871825, 8.435386
DMS
46°52'18.6"N 8°26'07.4"E
UTM
32T 456972 5191075
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Public transport

The Wolfenschiessen - Bannalp area can be reached in approx. 15-20 minutes by public transport from Engelberg or Stans.

Directions

The Wolfenschiessen - Bannalp area can be reached in approx. 15-20 min. by car from Engelberg or from Stans.

Parking

Parking is possible at the Bannalp valley station.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'675'989E 1'191'671N
DD
46.871825, 8.435386
DMS
46°52'18.6"N 8°26'07.4"E
UTM
32T 456972 5191075
w3w 
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

The equipment can be rented in the sports shops of Engelberg.

Similar routes nearby

  • Chaiserstuehl
  • Laucherenstock
  • Zieblen
  • Brisen Tour
  • Salistock
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Distance
9.6 km
Duration
3:03 h
Ascent
1,269 m
Descent
1,289 m
Highest point
2,810 m
Lowest point
1,691 m
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Morning
1600 m1800 m
Afternoon

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