The Brunnistöckli via ferrata over Engelberg/Titlis

Tip
1.62 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Via ferrata
  • 1:10 h
  • 1.62 km
  • 181 m
  • 181 m
  • 1,854 m
  • 2,035 m
  • 181 m
  • Start: Parking lot at the valley station in Engelberg
  • Destination: Mountain station of the chairlift at the Brunnihütte
The via ferrata over the Brunnistöckli (2030 m) is designed as an entry-level or trial via ferrata. It is also suitable for mountain-experienced children accompanied by adults.

The via ferrata over the Brunnistöckli is designed as an entry-level via ferrata. It is excellent for getting to know the subject of "via ferrata". A short approach and just under 200 meters of elevation are quickly overcome. Two suspension bridges guarantee a great experience for the whole family. The orientation is mainly to the south, orientation is easy. The protection is excellent. The Brunnihütte is reached in just 15 min after the route and offers a place to stop for refreshments.

Waypoints

Start
Parking lot at the valley station in Engelberg
© Obwalden Tourismus
Destination
Mountain station of the chairlift at the Brunnihütte

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Trail
Path
Via ferrata

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Approach:

From the mountain station of the chairlift next to the Brunnihütte, we follow the marked mountain hiking trail ("Brunni" path) towards the Rugghubelhütte. After the Brunni path info board, we turn left towards the start.

Route description:

Via a ladder, we reach the first suspension bridge over the "Teufelsschlund". The ladder "Wolkentritt" leads to the Brunnistöckli. Via the "Engelsbrücke" we finally reach the "Himmelsleiter" and then the exit at Schonegg (entire route: grade A).

Descent:

From Schonegg, we follow the white-blue-white marked path back to the Brunnihütte in a few minutes.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Via ferrata equipment with rockfall helmet and via ferrata gloves.

Directions & Parking facilities

On the A2 motorway to the Stans Süd exit, then continue on the cantonal road to Engelberg
Parking lot at the valley station in Engelberg
By train to Engelberg station, then by Brunni chairlift to the mountain station.

Additional information

Restaurant stop: 

Brunni:

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Safety guidelines

The via ferrata is suitable for beginners, surefootedness and a head for heights are prerequisites. It is recommended to check the current weather forecast for the destination area.

Nearby

Contact

The Brunnistöckli via ferrata over Engelberg/Titlis
6390 Engelberg