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46.83, 8.54 · rel 14249137
46.83, 8.54 · rel 14249137
Via Alpina
29,5 km from Altdorf to Engelberg through alpine terrain and lakes.
Altdorf
→
Engelberg
linear
29,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
4× monument
1× Water
Chräienhöreli
summit ·
on the route
1,2 km
4%
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer
monument ·
on the route
2,7 km
9%
Angistock
summit ·
119 m off route
2,7 km
9%
Jasmin Hurschler
monument ·
124 m off route
2,7 km
9%
Mülibrunnen
Water ·
218 m off route
2,7 km
9%
Eggenmanndli
summit ·
480 m off route
2,7 km
9%
Telldenkmal
monument ·
106 m off route
5,6 km
19%
Bourbaki-Denkmal Altdorf
monument ·
335 m off route
5,6 km
19%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 29.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 7h 22min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Altdorf to Engelberg. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Altdorf.
Via Alpina is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Via Alpina is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Via Alpina is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.