--- title: "Zingel route" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/zingel-route" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2781412/824ab7f51867971d327c1b9be1120ee00cd043d80500717853e9dd00040bedc6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Zingel route ============ - Tip - 15.30 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike 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. Read more - 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 Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Grafenort station - Lake - Lake Destination Destination Engelberg station Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (15%) Street (8%) Asphalt (6%) Trail (37%) Path (34%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Grafenort - Mettlen - Rugisbalm - Eggen - Lutersee - Zingel - Staldeli - Oertigen - Engelberg station Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Refreshment stop Equipment Stable hiking shoes, sun protection, a snack, and hiking poles are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then follow the main road about 12 km to Grafenort. Read more **Parking** Above the Grafenort inn you have the possibility to park your car. Read more **Public transportation** 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. Read more 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: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Reading - Reading - mental exercise - Place of interest - mountain railway - Lake - Adventure Trail - Tours 13.33 km - Hike 11.07 km - Hike 11.24 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -