Via Alpina, Stage 7/20

When the work is done, it’s time for fun: After a steep section, the trail leads over a scenic ridge to the historic Surenenpass. The rock bastions on Brunnistock and the valley basin are imposing. A varied valley trail leads to the monastery town of Engelberg.

From the Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal bus stop, the route passes through the cantonal capital and continues to Attinghausen. The long ascent begins beyond the last houses. The mountain trail climbs through forest and across open alpine pastures to Chräienhöreli. Higher up, the terrain becomes rockier before reaching the Surenenpass, one of the alpine mule tracks of the Urner Alps.

Shortly after the pass, near Eggenmanndli, the hike reaches its highest point at around 2,300 m. The mountain trail then descends eastwards, initially through barren terrain and later once again across pastures. The descent continues past the Chapel of St Antonius and St Wendelin; a little further on, the trail passes the Stäuberfall waterfall.

In the final third, open slopes alternate with forest, and the trail gradually becomes wider. At the Maria im Holz chapel, Engelberg draws closer. The route continues through the first houses, past Engelberg Abbey Church and finally to the destination in Engelberg, just a few steps from the bus stop.