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Three-summit route

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This challenging alpine hike offers breathtaking views. Overlooking the sparkling Melchsee, the Obwalden Pre-Alps with Pilatus as well as the Uri and Bern high alpine summits.

moderate

Distance 10.7 km

3:30 h

549 m

951 m

2,534 m

1,829 m

The starting point of the hike is at Planplatten, at the Alpen Tower. By the way, before setting off, you can also enjoy a great brunch here. Towards Engstlenalp, take a few steps to the left and follow the ridge towards Rothorn, Glogghüs, and Fulenberg. The path leads via Hochsträss back to Käserstatt. This hike offers a unique panorama – but you have to earn it. Good equipment and surefootedness are essential for this alpine route. Less experienced mountaineers are advised to undertake the route with a mountain guide.

Author’s recommendation

Guided route with Bergsteigerschule Rosenlaui
With sufficient fitness, a detour to Hochstollen is highly recommended.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

2,534 m

Lowest point

1,829 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

2.2 km

Path

8.5 km

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13 m

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Rest stops

Panoramarestaurant Alpentower

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The route is marked white-blue-white.
Difficulty level according to SAC hiking scale: T4

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Variants

Descent from Hochstollen via Hochsträss to Mägisalp (additional hiking time: 30 min)
Descent from Käserstatt to Bidmi (mid-station gondola Hasliberg Reuti-Mägisalp; additional hiking time: 45 min)

Roadbook

Planplatten (Alpen tower) - Balmeregghorn - Rothorn - Glogghüs - Fulenberg - Hochstollen - Hosträss - Käserstatt

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Alpen tower
Panoramarestaurant Alpentower
Rote Nollen
Balmeregghorn
Joch Pass
Balmeregghorn
Talistock
Glogghüs
Hohbiel
Trottinett Käserstatt-Lischen (Hasliberg)

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich and Basel change trains in Lucerne. Trains run every half hour.

Directions

By car, there are various access options. From Geneva, the fastest way leads via Bern. From Zurich or Basel, driving towards Lucerne and Brünig Pass is quickest. The pass is open in summer and winter.

From the south, access to the region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass and then Lötschberg car shuttle train are available.

Parking

There is a public parking garage in Meiringen. Otherwise, there are uncovered parking lots throughout the village. There is a parking lot directly at the valley station of the Bergbahn Meiringen-Hasliberg for CHF 5 per day.

Coordinates

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2'662'571E 1'176'599N

46.737653, 8.257342

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46°44'15.6"N 8°15'26.4"E

UTM

32T 443263 5176278

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Equipment

Good footwear
Climbing rope 20 m
Map sheet Innertkirchen No. 1210 - 1:25,000 (or digital map)
If available: climbing harness and 2 to 3 slings with carabiners
Solar radiation is increased in the mountains. Sunscreen with high protection factor, sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection are definitely part of the gear.
Also in summer and with nice "start weather" warm clothing and rain protection must be taken. The layering principle with different layers of clothing is recommended.
Charged mobile phone
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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

10.7 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

549 m

Descent

951 m

Highest point

2,534 m

Lowest point

1,829 m

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