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Via Alpina 1 stage 7: Altdorf to Engelberg (29.0 km, 1,600 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Via Alpina 1/Stage 7

Stage 7 of 20

Via Alpina 1 stage 7: Altdorf to Engelberg

Country: Switzerland
Duration: 9h 30m
Ascent: 1,600 m
Descent

Stage 7 of the Via Alpina 1 (20 stages in total) runs from Altdorf to Engelberg. It covers 29.0 km with 1,600 m of ascent and 840 m of descent, around 9 h 30 min of walking. There are 36 places to sleep where the stage ends (25 hotels, 5 huts, 1 campsite, 2 guesthouses, 3 hostels). The next stage continues to Engstlenalp.

Part of the Via Alpina 1.

Where to sleep in Engelberg

36 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 25 hotels, 5 huts, 1 campsite, 2 guesthouses, 3 hostels.

HotelBerggasthaus BrüstiRated 4.5 out of 54.5(62)
HutAlp Grat

Previous: stage 6Urnerboden to Altdorf Next: stage 8Engelberg to Engstlenalp

Part of the Via Alpina 1 (390 km, 20 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

840 m

Distance

29.0 km

HutSchutzhütte Surenen-Eggen

Alp Hobiel, Surenen

HotelAlp Hobiel, SurenenRated 4.7 out of 54.7(32)

HutSpannorthütte SAC

HotelGrundli Resort Engelberg GmbHEngelberg

Camping Eienwäldli

CampsiteCamping EienwäldliRated 4.4 out of 54.4(52)

HutForsthütte Horbisblick

Alpenresort Eienwäldli

HotelAlpenresort EienwäldliRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,268)Polished mountain hotel featuring upmarket dining, plus a spa with an indoor heated pool complex.

Matter Ferienwohnungen Engelberg

GuesthouseMatter Ferienwohnungen EngelbergRated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

Hotel Garni Hostatt

HotelHotel Garni HostattRated 4.7 out of 54.7(154)Informal, alpine-style hotel offering mountain views, as well as a garden & a BBQ area.

Ferienhaus Engelberg

GuesthouseFerienhaus EngelbergRated 5.0 out of 55.0(8)

HotelMountain FredEngelberg

Hotel Hahnenblick AG

HotelHotel Hahnenblick AGRated 4.6 out of 54.6(181)Simple rooms offering balconies & mountain views, plus breakfast & a restaurant with a terrace.

HostelRoverzentrum

Bänklialp Hotel Restaurant

HotelBänklialp Hotel RestaurantRated 4.4 out of 54.4(580)Simple rooms with mountain views in a laid-back property offering a rustic restaurant & a sauna.

HostelJugendhaus "Plan B"

Hotel St. Josefshaus

HotelHotel St. JosefshausRated 4.6 out of 54.6(77)Simply furnished quarters in a relaxed hotel offering mountain views & a restaurant.

Hotel Alpenclub

HotelHotel AlpenclubRated 4.4 out of 54.4(618)Homey quarters in a storied, rustic-chic hotel offering a refined restaurant & a bar.

Hotel Engelberg "mein Trail Hotel"

HotelHotel Engelberg "mein Trail Hotel"Rated 4.6 out of 54.6(379)Low-key hotel offering a bar, a restaurant & a terrace with mountain views.

Spannort Hotel & Restaurant

HotelSpannort Hotel & RestaurantRated 4.9 out of 54.9(351)Woodsy-chic rooms in a sophisticated mountain setting, plus a refined restaurant & a relaxed lounge.

H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg

HotelH+ Hotel & SPA EngelbergRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,788)Upscale lodging offering balconies with mountain views, plus a pool, sauna, restaurant & Wi-Fi.

HotelHotel TerraceRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,526)Relaxed rooms in a mountainside hotel offering free Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus a restaurant & a spa.

And 12 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 1,002 mHighest 2,209 m

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