Uri Haute Route
The Uri Haute Route is a five-day ski traverse from Realp to Engelberg, connecting the cantons of Uri, Bern, and Obwalden. The route winds through diverse high-alpine landscapes featuring glaciers, sweeping slopes, and breathtaking viewpoints. Because of the numerous runs on north-facing slopes with reliable snow cover, it is also known as the “Skiers’ Haute Route.”
The first stage begins in Realp and leads over the Schafberg to the Albert-Heim Hut.
On the second day, the route crosses the Winterlücke and the Lochberg, descending to Göscheneralp. From the Göscheneralp reservoir, the route continues to the Chelenalp Hut.
On the third day, the tour reaches its highest point at the Sustenhorn, at 3,502 meters above sea level. The route then continues over the Steingletscher to the Susten Pass.
The fourth stage passes the Fünffingerstöcke and climbs up to the Uratstock. Overnight lodging is at the Sustli Hut, high above the Meiental.
The final stage leads via Grassen to Engelberg, where the tour ends in Herrenrüti.
- 20:00 h
- 47.73 km
- 5,457 m
- 5,925 m
- 1,082 m
- 3,497 m
- 2,415 m
- Start: Realp
- Destination: Engelberg Herrenrüti
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Ski Touring Gear
- Warm clothing
- Helmet
- Food
- Avalanche gear
- Offline map, GPS
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereThe starting point in Realp is easily accessible by car from Andermatt or via the Furka car ferry.ParkingDaytime parking is available outside the village (near MGB / Grotto Stella d'Oro) and in the village square. These spaces are available for a fee between 6:00 a.m. and midnight. For more information, please contact the Realp municipal office.Public transportationRealp, the starting point, is easily accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: www.sbb.ch
Additional information
- Realp – Albert-Heim Hut – Göscheneralp – Chelenalp Hut – Sustenhorn – Steingletscher – Fünffingerstock – Uratstock – Sustli Hut – Grassen – Engelberg
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- There are several variations of the Uri Haute Route. The route shown here is the one most frequently taken by our local mountain guides. However, depending on snow and weather conditions, alternative routes may be possible—please check with a mountain guide for more information.
Safety guidelines
- Before starting the tour, be sure to check the avalanche report and find out about the local conditions.
