--- title: "Arnisee - Sunniggrat - Leutschachhütte" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/arnisee-sunniggrat-leutschachhuette" description: "The hike follows the motto: work first, enjoyment comes afterwards. We start warming up slowly at the western end of Arnisee. The steepest ascent of the entire day comes first. We slowly wind our way up through the Grünenwald. We are grateful for the shady forest. In the first 2.4 kilometers, we overcome more than 500 meters of altitude. Now we are above the tree line and hike through a moor to the Sunniggrathütte. There we take our first break. It is not far to the Sunniggrätli. We enjoy the great view out over the Urner Reusstal, Lake Uri, and the Mythen. We hike back over the Sunniggrätli and then turn right. The path passes above the hut. After a few minutes, we turn northwest. We now cross a long slope that extends below Grossgander, Ruchälplistock, and Jakobiger. The three mountains tower above us. After more than halfway along the route, we reach the Leutschachhütte. Here we can rest. Those who are brave can take a swim in the cold Obersee. Now over 5 kilometers of descent await us. We watch the slopes. Chamois are grazing everywhere. In the Leutschachtal at the Leutschachbach, we rest once more. We lie down in the meadow and enjoy the wonderful alpine air once again. At Hinterarni, we are back in civilization. The first holiday homes show us the lake is not far. We bathe our feet in the lake. Finally, we stop at a guesthouse and wait for the cable car that will take us down to the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a few minutes. Book your accommodation in the Uri holiday region here: booking.uri.info! Find experiences in the Uri holiday region here: uri.info!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2779460/4a72089c0f178ab65a951a4ba9bca9817e29c09ef9fb16a4a69d0c1210709c86/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Arnisee - Sunniggrat - Leutschachhütte ====================================== - Tip - 13.31 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike The circular route from Arnisee over the Sunniggrätli to the Leutschachhütte and back to Arni offers everything that hiking entails: romantic forests, rustic mountain huts, incredible views, diverse paths, traditional alpine pastures, beautiful blossoms, and finally a swim in the lake. The hike follows the motto: work first, enjoyment comes afterwards. We start warming up slowly at the western end of Arnisee. The steepest ascent of the entire day comes first. We slowly wind our way up through the Grünenwald. We are grateful for the shady forest. In the first 2.4 kilometers, we overcome more than 500 meters of altitude. Now we are above the tree line and hike through a moor to the Sunniggrathütte. There we take our first break. It is not far to the Sunniggrätli. We enjoy the great view out over the Urner Reusstal, Lake Uri, and the Mythen. We hike back over the Sunniggrätli and then turn right. The path passes above the hut. After a few minutes, we turn northwest. We now cross a long slope that extends below Grossgander, Ruchälplistock, and Jakobiger. The three mountains tower above us. After more than halfway along the route, we reach the Leutschachhütte. Here we can rest. Those who are brave can take a swim in the cold Obersee. Now over 5 kilometers of descent await us. We watch the slopes. Chamois are grazing everywhere. In the Leutschachtal at the Leutschachbach, we rest once more. We lie down in the meadow and enjoy the wonderful alpine air once again. At Hinterarni, we are back in civilization. The first holiday homes show us the lake is not far. We bathe our feet in the lake. Finally, we stop at a guesthouse and wait for the cable car that will take us down to the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a few minutes. Read more - 5:57 h - 13.31 km - 1,015 m - 1,012 m - 1,366 m - 2,226 m - 860 m - - Start: Arnisee - Destination: Arnisee Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (10%) Path (90%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Arni - Arnisee - Grünenwald - Riedboden - Grossgand - Sunniggrätlihütte - Sunnig Grat - Älpli - Glatt Planggen - Leutschachhütte - Nidersee - Furt - Bidemli - Heitersbüel - Chäserli - Hinter Arni - Arnisee Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment You really need good shoes and a complete daypack. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can drive by car up to the Intschi-Arni cable car. There are enough parking spaces below the road. Read more **Parking**In Intschi there is a large parking lot below the road. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Erstfeld by train with the SBB. There, change to the Auto AG Uri bus to the Intschi stop. Read more Author Markus Fehlmann Organization Verein Urner Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take your time for the route and start early in the morning. On the south-facing slope below Grossgander and Ruchälplistock, the sun can shine incredibly intensely after midday. Bring enough to drink! A special hut experience is arriving the evening before and spending the night at Arni or the Sunniggrathütte. You will never forget this evening. Read more Safety guidelines We are in the middle of the mountains. Check the weather conditions locally and be aware of possible rockfall hazards. The situation can often change very quickly. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 6.95 km - Hike 1.32 km - Hike 1.32 km - Hike Download GPX file - -