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Urner Haute Route

Route
Ski Touring
Length
45.2 km
Travel time
approx. 13 ½ h
Tour details
Tour details
Urner Haute Route
Photo: Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus, Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Urner Haute Route
Photo: Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus, Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Urner Haute Route
Photo: Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus, Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
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Urner Haute Route, with its many historical associations crosses a particularly desolate stretch of land between Andermatt and Engelberg.

A touch of adventure is in the air as you make your way along the impressive stages from hut to hut. Summit tours from Gemsstock to Lochberg, Sustenhorn (3,503 m), Uratstock and Grassen (2,946 m) ending with a dream descent to Engelberg.

This impressive route through the Central Swiss Alps was once one of the major Alpine crossings. The ascent and descent totals approximately 5,500 altitude metres and can be covered in four to five days.

Technical details

Tour type
Ski Touring
Starting point
Andermatt
Point of arrival
Engelberg
Difficulty
Unknown
Condition
0 / 6
Ascent
5273 m
Descent
5734 m
Safety information

As the route is not signposted, we strongly recommend that you are accompanied by a mountain guide.

Safety tips for off-piste skiing

  • Please note that you are travelling at your own risk.
  • A ski tour must be carefully planned.
  • Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
  • The local ski and mountain guides will take you safely to your destination and back home. 
  • Emergency call REGA telephone number 1414
Equipment

The equipment can be rented in the sports shops of Engelberg.

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Accessible by bus and train
No
Further information & links

Safety Tips

Avalanche courses

Freeride Info

Mountain guide office