Comfortable hike through the tunnels on the high path
The old cattle trail from Erstfeld to Attinghausen led over the left Reuss bank. The path was repeatedly washed away. Later it was relocated so that it ran above the rock face. When a rockfall destroyed the path there, it was decided in the early fifties to lead the path through a tunnel. A small "Axen road" was created. Today the path is only used for hiking. However, it has retained its old charm. What the slightly elevated path offers today is enormous: we can observe the various alpine-crossing traffic routes and oversee the necessary infrastructure such as the heavy transport center, rest stop, Altdorf train station, or NEAT portal.
A comfortable but also exciting hike for the whole family. Children especially enjoy playing in the bed of the Reuss on the large gravel banks.
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- 2:02 h
- 7.63 km
- 35 m
- 35 m
- 452 m
- 488 m
- 36 m
- Start: Attinghausen
- Destination: Attinghausen
Good to know
Pavements
- Asphalt (11%)Trail (47%)Path (41%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From Attinghausen, follow the left side of the Reuss against the flow direction to Ripshausen. There you cross the Reuss and return on the right Reuss embankment to the starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- light hiking shoes
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereDrive from Altdorf towards Attinghausen. Just before the Reuss bridge, you have already arrived at the destination.ParkingUnder the highway near the Reuss bridge, you will find parking spaces on the right-hand side right at the starting point of the route.Public transportationEasily accessible by bus from Altdorf.
Additional information
- From the heavy transport center, the path becomes noisy. We recommend that you visit the non-denominational church "Place of Reflection" at the highway rest stop on the way back. The facility is Spartan. However, the windows create a mystical atmosphere.
Author
Markus Fehlmann
Organization
Verein Urner Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Be careful: dozens of small and large angels are hidden on the left and right sides of the high path. For this reason, the path is popularly called the Angel Path.
Safety guidelines
- None
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