Ringelspitz mountain hut

The Ringelspitzhütte SAC is located at around 2000 m on a hilltop above the Kunkelspass on the southern slope of the Ringelspitz massif in the municipality of Tamins in the canton of Graubünden, in the middle of the Sardona Tectonic Arena. It belongs to the Rätia section of the Swiss Alpine Club and is a family-friendly mountain hut and starting point for hikes, high-altitude tours and bike tours in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hut is usually open from early summer to late fall; outside of this period, a winter room is open for self-catering. During the day, a small selection of hot and cold dishes, drinks, coffee and cake are on offer; overnight guests are served a lovingly prepared multi-course dinner, a hearty breakfast and tea. The approach is exclusively on foot, the classic way from Tamins either through the Lawoitobel in around 3 hours 45 minutes with around 1350 meters of altitude difference or via the Kunkelspass in around 3 hours 30 minutes and around 1300 meters of altitude difference, alternatively from Vättis via the Grossalp in around 3 hours 30 minutes and a good 1000 meters of altitude difference. Travel by train and bus to Reichenau-Tamins with a connection to Tamins, Oberdorf or via Bad Ragaz to Vättis, Dorf; by car there are parking spaces in Tamins and at the Langwies parking lot above Vättis, the Kunkelspass is only accessible with a driving permit. From the hut, routes lead to the Ringelspitz, to the glacier mills of Alp Mora, to climbing areas on the Calanda and to surrounding peaks, and it is suitable as a stopover on multi-day excursions in the region. Before each tour, you should check the current route and avalanche information, any closures and the weather forecast. Built in 1961, the hut now offers a total of 36 beds and an additional winter room with 10 beds; it is owned by the SAC Rätia section, which maintains the facility on an ongoing basis.