Mändli Ridge Hike – Steinfraueli Cairn loop from Turren

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Mändli Ridge Hike – Steinfraueli Cairn loop from Turren

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Mändli Ridge Hike – Steinfraueli Cairn loop from Turren

04:29

11.5km

700m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: November 6, 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 370 m

After 5.82 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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4.28 km

Rückenegg Summit

Highlight • Summit

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

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4.29 km

Mändli Ridge Hike

Highlight • Trail

Grandiose tightrope walk with magnificent views. Highly recommended.

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5.65 km

Steinfraueli Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Technically demanding, not everything is rideable but very cool

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6.62 km

Berghaus Schönbühl

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Cozy mountain house with good food and overnight accommodation
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6.96 km

Bench With Panoramic Mountain View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.89 km

Alp Breitenfeld and Chapel Maria zum Schnee

Highlight • Settlement

Finest raw milk cheese

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7.92 km

Breitenfeld Alpine Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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11.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

3.70 km

2.63 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

4.40 km

4.33 km

2.63 km

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

8°C

1°C

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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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September 13, 2026,Mändli Gratwanderung - ab Fluonalp

Fast genau ein Jahr ist es her.

Am 7. September 2025 stand ich hier zum ersten Mal – auf der Fluonalp, vor einer Wanderung, von der ich damals noch nicht wusste, wie sehr sie mich fordern würde.

Heute bin ich wieder da…

Gleicher Ausgangspunkt. Gleiche Berge. Gleicher schmaler Grat. Und vermutlich noch immer dieselben ziemlich tiefen Abgründe…