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Campfire site Campfire site · Engelberg · 1,677 m

Walenalp

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  • Walenalp Engelberg Fire Pit
    Walenalp Engelberg Fire Pit
    Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus

A few last steps around a bend will take you to the Walenalp barbecue area, where you can enjoy a panoramic view that is second to none.

This place literally invites you to linger and you can marvel at the view far into the lowlands. With a bit of luck, you might spot a few chamois and marmots or a golden eagle flying over the valley.

Infrastructure: fire pit with grill, firewood, seating, table/picnic, drinking water
Surroundings: gravel, meadow/lawn, precipice
Reservation: not possible
Accessibility: mountain railroad required, not suitable for baby carriages or wheelchairs

How to get there: Brunni cable car valley station parking lot (subject to charge). From Ristis or Brunnihütte follow the signposted mountain hiking trail "Walenpfad 573" in the direction of Walegg - Bannalp Chrüzhütte.

Coordinates

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2'673'228E 1'190'754N
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46.863887, 8.399034
DMS
46°51'50.0"N 8°23'56.5"E
UTM
32T 454195 5190213
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