Walenstock Loop

Tip
23.09 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Trail
trail running
  • 5:00 h
  • 23.09 km
  • 1,493 m
  • 1,495 m
  • 1,596 m
  • 2,558 m
  • 962 m
  • Start: Ristis
  • Destination: Walegg

On the official mountain running route, it goes up to the Rugghubel hut, further to Rotgrätli. On rocky ground, across alpine meadows, you cross the Bannalper-Schonegg and have a beautiful view of Bannalp Lake. Past the southern shore, up to Walegg from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the lower Engelberg valley. Via Walenalp, you return to the Engelberg basin.

Waypoints

Start
Ristis
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Destination
Walegg

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rugghubel, Rotgrätli, Bannalper-Schonegg, Urnerstafel, Walegg, Risits 

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Additional information

Restaurant Tuifelstei: https://www.hotelcrystal.ch/restaurant/ 

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The restaurant Tuifelsstei, Bannalp Lake and Walegg

Nearby

Contact

Walenstock Loop
6390 Engelberg