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title: "Walenstöcke circuit"
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description: "In about 30 minutes walking you reach the Älplerbeizli Rigidal. The ascent continues to the Rugghubelhütte (2290 m above sea level) and up to the Rot Grätli (2559 m above sea level), the highest point of the circuit. Behind the Rot Grätli there is sometimes still snow in midsummer. Continuing over the Bannalper Schonegg (2250 m above sea level) it goes down to the Urnerstafel by the Bannalpsee (1690 m above sea level). There you face the ascent to the Walegg (1951 m above sea level). Then down to the Walenalp (1675 m above sea level) and back over the Stock or Rosenbold to Ristis."
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Walenstöcke circuit
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- 24.54 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike
- panoramic road

Impressive circuit of the 7 peaks in pristine and protected mountain landscape.

In about 30 minutes walking you reach the Älplerbeizli Rigidal. The ascent continues to the Rugghubelhütte (2290 m above sea level) and up to the Rot Grätli (2559 m above sea level), the highest point of the circuit. Behind the Rot Grätli there is sometimes still snow in midsummer. Continuing over the Bannalper Schonegg (2250 m above sea level) it goes down to the Urnerstafel by the Bannalpsee (1690 m above sea level). There you face the ascent to the Walegg (1951 m above sea level). Then down to the Walenalp (1675 m above sea level) and back over the Stock or Rosenbold to Ristis.

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- 9:10 h
- 24.54 km
- 1,570 m
- 1,569 m
- 1,593 m
- 2,559 m
- 966 m
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- Start: Ristis
- Destination: Ristis

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Ristis

- Fireplace

- Fireplace

- Playground

- Fireplace

- Lake

- Climbing

Destination

Destination

Ristis

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Pavements

Asphalt (9%)

Trail (5%)

Path (86%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Ristis – Rigidal – Rugghubel – Rot Grättli – Bannalper Schonegg – Bannalp - Ristis

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

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**Parking**There is a large paid parking lot available at the Brunni-Bahnen Engelberg.

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**Public transportation**

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Additional information

For tourist information: Nidwalden Tourism

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Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The hike can alternatively be done as a leisurely two-day route. The following six overnight accommodations are available along the route:

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Safety guidelines

The Walenstöcke circuit is a demanding hike. Due to snowfields that lie behind the Rot Grätli depending on the season, good footwear is essential. Very good fitness is required. The circuit can be started no earlier than July (depending on snow conditions).

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