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title: "Rophaien - Alplersee"
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description: "West of the frequently visited Lidernen range, the small, open cableway to the Buggialp opens up some spectacular alpine hikes high above Lake Lucerne. However, all of them require a certain sense of direction and surefootedness. One of them first leads on faint trails around the Buggigrat and the Blutt Stöckli. The final climb to the striking summit cross on the Rophaien is steep and requires full concentration again. The descent down to the small mountain village of Riemenstalden can be combined with a refreshing swim in the idyllically situated Alplersee."
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Rophaien - Alplersee
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- 11.68 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Mountain tour

The summit cross of Rophaien, visible far into the area, is a rewarding destination for ambitious mountain hikers (T3). The ascent from the Buggialp is exposed and steep, but it guarantees unforgettable views down and impressive impressions.

West of the frequently visited Lidernen range, the small, open cableway to the Buggialp opens up some spectacular alpine hikes high above Lake Lucerne. However, all of them require a certain sense of direction and surefootedness. One of them first leads on faint trails around the Buggigrat and the Blutt Stöckli. The final climb to the striking summit cross on the Rophaien is steep and requires full concentration again. The descent down to the small mountain village of Riemenstalden can be combined with a refreshing swim in the idyllically situated Alplersee.

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- 6:00 h
- 11.68 km
- 1,287 m
- 1,072 m
- 811 m
- 2,071 m
- 1,260 m
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- Start: Riedberg stop, Riemenstalden
- Destination: Riemenstalden village

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Pavements

Unknown (8%)

Asphalt (13%)

Trail (17%)

Path (62%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Use the Axenstrasse from the north and south to Sisikon. In Sisikon, a mountain road branches off to Riemenstalden; drive to Riedberg.

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**Parking**There are no parking spaces at Riedberg, public transport is recommended for arrival.

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**Public transportation**Riedberg stop, accessible by post bus from Sisikon station.

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Additional information

Further information on the upper part of the ascent can be found on the SAC tour portal ().

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Author

Xaver Büeler

Organization

Schwyz Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The aerial cableway up to the Buggialp significantly eases the route and saves about 400 meters of elevation gain.

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Lake
- Tours
    
    12.69 km
    
    
    - Mountain tour

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