Rückenegg Summit – Turrenbahn Mountain Station loop from Turren

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Rückenegg Summit – Turrenbahn Mountain Station loop from Turren

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Rückenegg Summit – Turrenbahn Mountain Station loop from Turren

04:31

11.6km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.32 km for 938 m

After 5.33 km for 273 m

After 5.71 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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4.28 km

Rückenegg Summit

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Crossroads at 1,949 meters. From here it is not far to the Mändli.

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4.29 km

Berghaus Schönbühl

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Cozy mountain house with good food and overnight accommodation
berghaus-schoenbueel.ch

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6.86 km

Bench With Panoramic Mountain View

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Fantastic view. This beautiful rest area is located about 200 meters from the Schönbühl mountain inn.

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7.81 km

Breitenfeld Alpine Chapel

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The alpine huts are clustered around the chapel on the Breitenfeld Alp, 1760 m above sea level, to form a pretty little village that attracts the attention of many hikers. …

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10.0 km

Turrenbahn Mountain Station

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Usually 2 trips per hour
turren.ch/bahn

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10.0 km

Turren Restaurant

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Cozy restaurant right next to the mountain station
turren.ch/kulinarik

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11.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

3.65 km

2.56 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

4.53 km

4.43 km

2.56 km

108 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 16, 2022,Mändli 🍁 Rundtour

Today I had to pull myself together for a tour, I think for the first time. I took my car under my buttocks and drove towards Obwalden.
Then I chose a hike where you can't go wrong. A so-called 08/15 tour with a view of the various lakes, Sarnersee, Vierwaldstättersee, Lake Brienz. The beautiful Brienzer Rothorn, Wilerhorn, the Roselaui Glacier …

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September 7, 2025,Mändli Gratwanderung - ab Fluonalp

I'm starting my hiking adventure today on the Fluonalp. The air smells of alpine cheese, anticipation, and a hint of mountain air. And yes – I already have a feeling: This will be a tour for the soul, the legs, and the inner compass.

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