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title: "Uri Haute Route"
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description: "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."
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Uri Haute Route
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- 47.73 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- Ski and Snowboard

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.

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- 20:00 h
- 47.73 km
- 5,457 m
- 5,925 m
- 1,082 m
- 3,497 m
- 2,415 m
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- Start: Realp
- Destination: Engelberg Herrenrüti

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Tour information

- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Ski Touring Gear
- Warm clothing
- Helmet
- Food
- Avalanche gear
- Offline map, GPS

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**The starting point in Realp is easily accessible by car from Andermatt or via the Furka car ferry.

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**Parking**Daytime 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.

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**Public transportation**Realp, the starting point, is easily accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: 

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Additional information

Realp – Albert-Heim Hut – Göscheneralp – Chelenalp Hut – Sustenhorn – Steingletscher – Fünffingerstock – Uratstock – Sustli Hut – Grassen – Engelberg

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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.

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Safety guidelines

Before starting the tour, be sure to check the find out about the local conditions.

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