Zingel route

Tip
15.30 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Hike
  • 5:15 h
  • 15.30 km
  • 1,246 m
  • 815 m
  • 567 m
  • 1,750 m
  • 1,183 m
  • Start: Grafenort station
  • Destination: Engelberg station

This route takes you from Grafenort over the Nidwalden mountains and past the Lutersee to Engelberg.

The start of this route is at Grafenort station. First, you walk along a flat forest path along the Engelberger Aa to the valley station of the Buiraebähnli, which takes you to the Rugisbalm. From here, you can also use another little train to spare your legs for the further ascent. After covering the first approx. 800 meters of altitude by train, you continue under your own power to the Lutersee. At the small lake, a picnic is recommended or you can descend a little towards Zingelalp, where a beautiful rest area with a great view and a cool drink awaits you. The further descent goes down a narrow forest path, which requires some concentration, to the Arnibach gorge. A farm ice cream from the farm shop Aeschboden sweetens the last stretch of the way to Engelberg station.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Grafenort - Mettlen - Rugisbalm - Eggen - Lutersee - Zingel - Staldeli - Oertigen - Engelberg station

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Stable hiking shoes, sun protection, a snack, and hiking poles are recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then follow the main road about 12 km to Grafenort.

Above the Grafenort inn you have the possibility to park your car.

National and international connections (from Zurich Airport every half hour with about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Afterwards, you can reach Grafenort station in half an hour by Zentralbahn.

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Zingel route is also the first stage of the Buirebähnli Safari.

More information about this experience can be found at the following link: Buiraebähnli - Safari

Nearby

Contact

Zingel route
6388 Obermatt bei Engelberg