Mountain hike from Unterschächen to Wäspen-Seeli

4:56 h
12.02 km
1,111 m
539 m
1,059 m
2,143 m
1,084 m
Start: Unterschächen
Destination: Wäspenseeli

We start at the hamlet Ribi in Unterschächen and slowly ascend along the wild Schächenbach to the Alp Aesch, where one of the most impressive dust waterfalls in the Alps captures our attention. Through a romantic forest, we reach the "Oberalp." There you can admire a primitive alpine hut. The alpine museum displays traditional cheesemaking tools. Additionally, you can enjoy fresh alpine cheese at the Alpbeizli. Over the diverse cow pastures, we reach the Wäspenseeli, the highest point of the hike. The descent to Alp Wannelen offers many beautiful views. By cable car, we return to our starting point, the hamlet Ribi in Unterschächen.

Pavements

Unknown

Trail

Path

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Directions

From the hamlet Ribi, we follow the natural path to Aesch. From there, the hiking trail ascends. Before the rock wall, we turn left. Soon, we see the buildings of the Oberalp. Through the wide valley runs a good hiking path to the Wäspenseeli. The descent towards Wannelen is well marked.

Tour information

Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, you reach Unterschächen if you drive from Altdorf towards Klausenpass. At the first sharp left turn after Unterschächen, turn right. After 80 meters you will reach the cable car parking lot Wannelen.

At the cable car parking lot Wannelen

Post bus stop Ribi in Unterschächen

Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

You should definitely visit the small alpine cheese dairy museum on the Oberalp.

Safety guidelines

Good hiking boots are necessary for the descent to Wannelen.

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