--- title: "Schächentaler high route in the Klausen Pass area" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/schaechentaler-high-route-in-the-klausen-pass-area" description: "The Schächentaler historically has great importance as a connecting road between Uri and Glarus. Today it is one of the most popular high routes in the Alps. Already at the start, our views wander up to the huge massif dominated by famous mountains: Clariden, Scherhorn, Ruchen, Grosse Windgällen, and Kleine Windgällen. For the plant world, the south slope of the Schächental is richly equipped with different biotopes. Here we will find some of the most valuable dry meadows and fens in Switzerland. These biotopes are habitats for rare, protected animal and plant species, which we encounter on many sections along the high route. At the beginning, we walk through lush alpine meadows to Untere Balm. After a short section on the Klausen Pass road, the path leads over a natural road to Alp Heidmanegg. After Heidmanegg, the trail leads us on narrow mountain paths through varied, light forests and through open flower-rich alpine meadows. Above Ratzi, the narrow mountain path merges into a natural road that leads us to Biel. Afterwards, we cross the valley basin of Selez and reach Flesch Seeli. This spot is an ideal family rest area with a fireplace. If you want, you can also eat and drink at the nearby kiosk. After Grüner Boden, which leads through a light forest section, you reach the mountain station Eggbergen. The view of Lake Uri and the largest wild hay area of the canton of Uri below the Rophainen rounds off this impressive experience. Book your accommodation in the Uri holiday region here: booking.uri.info! You can find experiences in the Uri holiday region here: uri.info!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/982224/0326bc5db29635a35d81c58afebc5a937e24ec196bee11fec374a49ad7374fcc/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Schächentaler high route in the Klausen Pass area ================================================= - Tip - 20.76 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike The Klausen Pass area is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful pass landscapes in Switzerland. The wild romantic cultural landscape of Alpstafel competes with the rugged mountain landscape. The Schächentaler high route takes us past fantastic landscapes, majestic mountains, and a unique world of flowers and plants. Exciting are the insights into traditional alpine life and mountain farming with its terraced operations. Everywhere we encounter alpine huts and mountain inns that serve us hospitably. The Schächentaler historically has great importance as a connecting road between Uri and Glarus. Today it is one of the most popular high routes in the Alps. Already at the start, our views wander up to the huge massif dominated by famous mountains: Clariden, Scherhorn, Ruchen, Grosse Windgällen, and Kleine Windgällen. For the plant world, the south slope of the Schächental is richly equipped with different biotopes. Here we will find some of the most valuable dry meadows and fens in Switzerland. These biotopes are habitats for rare, protected animal and plant species, which we encounter on many sections along the high route. At the beginning, we walk through lush alpine meadows to Untere Balm. After a short section on the Klausen Pass road, the path leads over a natural road to Alp Heidmanegg. After Heidmanegg, the trail leads us on narrow mountain paths through varied, light forests and through open flower-rich alpine meadows. Above Ratzi, the narrow mountain path merges into a natural road that leads us to Biel. Afterwards, we cross the valley basin of Selez and reach Flesch Seeli. This spot is an ideal family rest area with a fireplace. If you want, you can also eat and drink at the nearby kiosk. After Grüner Boden, which leads through a light forest section, you reach the mountain station Eggbergen. The view of Lake Uri and the largest wild hay area of the canton of Uri below the Rophainen rounds off this impressive experience. Read more - 6:40 h - 20.76 km - 465 m - 883 m - 1,439 m - 1,869 m - 430 m - - Start: Hotel Klausenpasshöhe - Destination: Eggberge Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (5%) Trail (77%) Path (18%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Hotel Klausenpasshöhe - Untere Balm - Obere Balm - Chäseren - Heidmannegg - Alt Stafel - Mettenen - Gruebenhütten - Hegerswald - Äbnet - Äbneter Wald - Sidenplangg - Obere Gisleralp - Wissenboden - Biel - Wiltschi - Mättental - Alafund - Rueggig - Selez - Flesch Seeli - Angelingen - Eggberge Read more Tour information - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment Good shoes (it can be wet here and there in spring), sun protection, rain protection, day backpack **Recommended map material:** Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**If you arrive by car, we recommend parking at Flüelen station. This way you can easily adjust the route en route and return to Flüelen by post bus without having to pick up your car somewhere else. Read more **Parking**There are sufficient paid parking spaces at Flüelen station. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Klausen directly from Flüelen station by post bus. You have to get off at Blam near Hotel Klausenpass. On the hike, you constantly encounter aerial cable cars that lead directly into the Schächental. From every valley station, you can easily take a post bus to return to Flüelen. Read more Additional information Read more Author Markus Fehlmann Organization Verein Urner Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take your time and divide the hike into two halves. You can stay comfortably and inexpensively both at Ratzi and Biel. Read more Map Uri hiking and biking map sheet "Schächental" Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culture - Place of interest - Museum - Swimming pool - Aerial cableway - Tours 21.83 km - Hike 8.57 km - Hike 8.13 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -