Alpnachstad - Renggpass - Fräkmüntegg

Tip
7.83 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 3:30 h
  • 7.83 km
  • 1,135 m
  • 162 m
  • 436 m
  • 1,410 m
  • 974 m
  • Start: Alpnachstad
  • Destination: Fräkmüntegg
Moderate, demanding mountain hike from the Pilatus cogwheel railway valley station over Rengg Pass to Fräkmüntegg (1,416 m) with wide views of the lake basin and the Alps.

From the Pilatus cog railway valley station in Alpnachstad, the trail leads past Grossrüti (614 m), straight across the Wolfortbach stream and through the forest northeast up to the Rengg Pass (886 m). From the Rengg Pass, the route heads northwest down to Hinter Rengg (790 m), passes the Alpgschwänd mountain restaurant and then continues uphill via Gschwänd to Fräkmüntegg (1,416 m).

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, a rain jacket and sufficient drinking water are essential for every hike.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the A8 motorway to the Alpnach exit.
At the valley station of the Pilatus cog railway
Take the SBB to Alpnachstad railway station.

Author

Luzern Tourismus

Organization

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If you are up for more adventure, visit the Pilatus Rope Park near Fräkmüntegg before heading home, with ten courses of varying difficulty.

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