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description: "The small cable cars Intschi-Arnisee and Amsteg-Arnisee bring hikers and pleasure seekers within a few minutes into a beautiful alpine world at 1368 m above sea level. The magnificent view into the Maderanertal with the Bristenstock and the upper Reuss valley delights young and old. Arni is an ideal starting point for hiking as well as bike and mountain routes. Those who prefer it more leisurely can relax in the idyllic landscape around the picturesque Arnisee. The small, crystal-clear reservoir invites you to linger and play. Whether grilling a sausage at the barbecue area or a leisurely walk around the lake, strong moments are guaranteed. Two restaurants and a dairy hut take care of the guests' culinary needs."
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Around the Arnisee
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- 1.32 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Hike

Sun, lake, and mountains. Arni is Uri's sunny terrace. In just a few minutes, excursion guests can reach Arni with the cable cars from Amsteg or Intschi.

The small cable cars Intschi-Arnisee and Amsteg-Arnisee bring hikers and pleasure seekers within a few minutes into a beautiful alpine world at 1368 m above sea level. The magnificent view into the Maderanertal with the Bristenstock and the upper Reuss valley delights young and old.

Arni is an ideal starting point for hiking as well as bike and mountain routes. Those who prefer it more leisurely can relax in the idyllic landscape around the picturesque Arnisee. The small, crystal-clear reservoir invites you to linger and play. Whether grilling a sausage at the barbecue area or a leisurely walk around the lake, strong moments are guaranteed.

Two restaurants and a dairy hut take care of the guests' culinary needs.

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- 0:30 h
- 1.32 km
- 16 m
- 16 m
- 1,366 m
- 1,383 m
- 17 m
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- Start: Cable Car Arnisee
- Destination: Cable Car Arnisee

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Pavements

Trail (100%)

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Directions

From the mountain station Arnisee, it goes around the lake back to the mountain station.

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Circular trail
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Good footwear
- Day backpack

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From the A2 motorway, the two valley stations of the cable cars to Arnisee are accessible via the motorway exits Amsteg and Wassen.

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**Parking**Large parking lots are directly located at the cable cars. The parking lot in Intschi is a few meters further on the main road towards Altdorf, located on the opposite side of the street.

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**Public transportation**The two valley stations of the cable cars to Arnisee in Intschi and Amsteg are easily reachable by the Auto AG bus. The Auto AG timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

- The operating times of the cable cars are as follows:
- If you have further questions, please contact: , +41 41 888 71 00,

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Barbecue area with firewood, restroom
- Forest chapel - a place to pause
- Alpine products in the dairy hut

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Safety guidelines

Pay attention to weather forecasts and dress accordingly. In the Alpine region, the weather can change rapidly.

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