Surenen Pass: Brüsti

6:59 h
20.69 km
806 m
1,320 m
1,007 m
2,281 m
1,274 m
Start: Brüsti, Attinghausen
Destination: Engelberg

The hike from Attinghausen via the Surenen Pass to Engelberg is one of the most impressive routes in Central Switzerland. On the approximately seven-hour hike, you enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Uri and the Reuss Valley.

The ride with the Attinghausen - Brüsti cable car alone is a unique experience. Nowhere is the view of the Reuss Valley and the Schächen Valley more beautiful!

The hike starts leisurely. On the sunny terrace at Brüsti, you can refresh yourself once more with a coffee in one of the mountain inns. It then slowly ascends through the last fading forests up into the alpine area. At Nossenboden, we find a family-friendly barbecue area with running water and toilets. At Alp Grat, we encounter a typical Uri alpine farm with a mountain inn. Then we turn left towards the Surenen Pass.

After Geissrüggen, a first steep climb awaits us. Here at Angistock, we take a short break and refresh ourselves. Then we walk on a flat section again before the second ascent brings us up to the Surenen Pass. After Angistock, we come to Langschnee, where there is usually still snow even in summer. Here it is advisable to follow the marked path and not take the direct trail over the scree slope. The danger of falling rocks from the nearby Brunnistock is not to be underestimated. After a strenuous climb, the highest point of the pass hike, the Surenen Pass, is reached.

The Surenen Pass offers a magnificent view: on one side to the Schächen Valley Alps and on the other side to the Titlis. Slightly below the pass lies the mountain hut. The descent leads past the Blackenalp to Stäuber, where according to legend the bull defeated the Greiss (monster) of Surenen. There the trail branches.

The valley station of the Fürenalpbahn can be reached either via the path down to Stäfeli and Alpenrösli or via the Äbnet and the Fürenalp. If you want, a shuttle bus from the Fürenalpbahn will take you to Engelberg.

(Shuttle bus valley station Fürenalp to Engelberg: Titlis Taxi, Engelberg +41 (0)79 / 903 93 73)

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Directions

Brüsti - Nossenboden - Alp Grat - Geissrüggen - Angistock - Langschnee - Surenenpass - Blackenalp - Stäfeli - Alpenrösli - Herrenrütti - Engelberg

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good hiking shoes, day backpack, head covering in summer, rain protection, binoculars.

Take the hiking map of the canton of Uri, Lake Uri sheet with you!

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, you can come via the A2 or via the Axenstrasse to Flüelen. There, turn towards Altdorf. In Altdorf, turn right into Bahnhofstrasse before the Tell Monument. From there, Attinghausen is well signposted. In Attinghausen, turn right uphill before the Kummetbach. After about 100 m, turn left. The road ascends quite steeply. This way, you reach the mid-station of the Attinghausen-Brüsti cable car.

You will find plenty of free parking spaces at the Attinghausen-Brüsti mid-station.

You can conveniently reach the valley station of the Attinghausen-Brüsti cable car by bus from Altdorf station or from Flüelen station.

Additional information

Every mid-August, the guided Surenen hike from Attinghausen Tourism has been taking place for years. Nature lovers will be surprised with many small attractions on the hike.

Book your accommodation in the Uri holiday region here: booking.uri.info

Find experiences in the Uri holiday region here: uri.swiss

Author

Markus Fehlmann

Organization

Verein Urner Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Bring binoculars. You can observe chamois and ibex. With luck, an eagle will fly over your head.

Safety guidelines

The hike should only be done in good weather.

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