Engelberg - Schwand - Ristis

From Engelberg station, walk through Dorfstrasse always towards the monastery. After the Tourist Information, Schwandstrasse turns left. From there, the path steadily rises. Passing the Hotel Waldegg, stay on the road which leads into the forest after the last houses. The road gently winds, slightly uphill, over a forest clearing and again in the forest to the mountain restaurant Schwand. A stop is recommended in this cozy restaurant. Not only the sunny terrace invites you to take a break, but also the "Schwander specialties" like the "false Schwander snails" will whet your appetite for more. Freshly strengthened, follow the signpost Spisboden. After a few switchbacks, it becomes flatter, and the hiking trail leads towards the destination, Ristis. The view towards Titlis and Engelberg is magnificent and makes you forget your tired legs. After a well-deserved break on the sunny terrace of the mountain restaurant Ristis, take the gondola down to the valley. Return to the station comfortably by the village bus.