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title: "Sunnig Grat"
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description: "From Amsteg or Intschi, hikers reach the recreational area Arni by cable car. The well-marked hiking trail first runs along the picturesque Arnisee. On the western lakeshore, near a material cable car, the hut trail begins. This trail is quite steep with loops and switchbacks through the shady green forest. At 1778 m above sea level, the flatter section with the Riedboden begins, a fascinating but also protected landscape. Mountain pines, sedge grass, and moor ponds line the trail. It continues between blueberry bushes, ascending another slope level to Grossgand with its hidden small lakes. Not far to the hiking destination, the route veers slightly west and leads, next to a larger lake, up to the Sunniggrätli Hut (1978 m above sea level). The summit cross on Sunnig Grat (2033 m above sea level) is 15 minutes from the hut, where you are rewarded with an incomparable view of the Urner Reusstal and Lake Uri."
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Sunnig Grat
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- 6.95 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

Hikers glide to Arnisee with the cable car. Soon the view opens up to the Sunnig Grat. Up top, a strong view awaits of the Urner Reusstal and Lake Lucerne.

From Amsteg or Intschi, hikers reach the recreational area Arni by cable car.

The well-marked hiking trail first runs along the picturesque Arnisee. On the western lakeshore, near a material cable car, the hut trail begins. This trail is quite steep with loops and switchbacks through the shady green forest. At 1778 m above sea level, the flatter section with the Riedboden begins, a fascinating but also protected landscape. Mountain pines, sedge grass, and moor ponds line the trail. It continues between blueberry bushes, ascending another slope level to Grossgand with its hidden small lakes. Not far to the hiking destination, the route veers slightly west and leads, next to a larger lake, up to the Sunniggrätli Hut (1978 m above sea level). The summit cross on Sunnig Grat (2033 m above sea level) is 15 minutes from the hut, where you are rewarded with an incomparable view of the Urner Reusstal and Lake Uri.

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- 3:00 h
- 6.95 km
- 679 m
- 679 m
- 1,360 m
- 2,034 m
- 674 m
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- Start: Mountain station Arnisee
- Destination: Mountain station Arnisee

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Pavements

Trail (13%)

Path (87%)

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Directions

Mountain station Arnisee - Arnisee – Suniggrätli Hut – Sunnig Grat Summit - Mountain station Arnisee

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Binoculars

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From highway A2, one reaches the two valley stations of the cable cars to Arnisee via the highway exits Amsteg and Wassen.

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**Parking**Large parking lots are located directly at the cable cars. The parking lot in Intschi is located on the opposite side of the road a few meters further on the main road towards Altdorf.

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**Public transportation**The two valley stations of the  to Arnisee in Intschi and Amsteg are easily reachable by Auto AG bus. The Auto AG timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

- Find more information at:  and
- If you have further questions, feel free to contact: , +41 41 888 71 00,

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Restaurants Arnisee and Alpenblick
- Alpine hut with local products

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Safety guidelines

- Hikers should watch the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the hike are over 2000 m above sea level and in extreme cases may lead to light snowfall.
- Pay attention to weather forecasts. In the Alps, weather can change rapidly.

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