Panorama Trail Rigidalalp

Tip
3.10 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 1:03 h
  • 3.10 km
  • 265 m
  • 5 m
  • 1,597 m
  • 1,860 m
  • 263 m
  • Start: Ristis
  • Destination: Brunnihütte
Winter hiking on the sunny side of Engelberg with perfect views of the Titlis and the local mountain Hahnen – this is not an empty promise on the Panorama Trail Ristis – Rigidalalp – Brunnihütte.

From Engelberg station, the free local bus takes you to the Brunni valley station, from where the Brunni cable car goes up to Ristis. Here you reach the starting point of the Panorama Trail. Always slightly uphill and with breathtaking views, you proceed on the well-groomed winter hiking trail towards Rigidalalp. In good weather, the photo motif "local mountain Hahnen" shows itself at its best and stands out with its snow-covered planks against the bright blue sky. After a half-hour walk, the mountain hut Rigidalalp is reached. Cozy rustic atmosphere and Engelberg specialties are offered to guests in good weather. After refreshing yourself and enjoying the view, the ascent to Brunnihütte is taken underfoot. Crossing the ski slope, the destination, the SAC hut, is already in sight. The large sun terrace offers space for sun lovers and tired hikers. What's better than ending your hiking day with a delicious hut coffee and a view of the Titlis? The way back to the valley then goes comfortably by chairlift and from Ristis by cable car.

Waypoints

Start
Ristis
© Obwalden Tourismus
Destination
Brunnihütte

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Ristis-Rigidalalp-Brunnihütte

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, and hiking poles are advantageous.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, drive on the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then follow the main road for 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, and 1 hour 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich, or Bern.
Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.

National and international connections (from Zurich Airport with half-hourly connections and about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Afterwards, take the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.

From Engelberg station, the free sports bus takes you directly to the valley station of the Brunni cable cars.

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Those who prefer to go downhill can take the chairlift from Ristis to Brunnihütte and start the Panorama Trail there.

Safety guidelines

When planning, please check the winter sports report which indicates whether the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.

Nearby

Contact

Panorama Trail Rigidalalp
6390 Engelberg