Hike & Fly · Lutersee-Arvi-Stanserhorn · Engelbergertal
Widderfeldstock – Hike & Fly
Starting from the mountain station of the Ruggisbalm cable cars, the route leads past Lake Lutersee to Widderfeldstock. The large summit start point is located at the end of a climb through the hunting area.
- Difficulty
- T3
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 7 km · ↑ 1050 m / ↓ 0 m
- Time
- 4–5 hours
- Starting background
- Grass, that's right
- Elevation information
- 600 / 2351 m above sea level.
- Best time
- May–October
- Star exposure
- SW–SO
- Material
Tour map · Widderfeldstock
Starting point and entrance
The Ruggisbalm cable cars take over the first ascent. From the mountain station, you follow the hiking trail around Lake Lutersee.
Route description
The path leads to the large starting point at Widderfeldstock. As an alternative, the alpine hiking trail via the Storeggpass is indicated with T4.
Takeoff, flight and landing
Flights to the surrounding valleys or back to the valley station are described from the summit. The hiking map shows the landing site Mettlen.
Safety and conditions
The climb is located in a hunting area; for the described route, only a summit start is planned. Before the tour, check the current protection area boundaries and the permissibility of this starting point. Starts and landings are prohibited within a federal hunting area. Also, be aware of the cables at the landing area. The Storeggpass alternative is more demanding with T4 than the main route.
Check the weather, wind, thermals, current airspace, and temporary restrictions before the tour. Ensure start and landing options as well as the return route in case you cannot fly. The maps show the route; local signs and current area information should be checked before the flight.
Briefly answered
Questions about the tour
Where does the tour of Widderfeldstock begin?
The Ruggisbalm cable cars take over the first ascent. From the mountain station, you follow the hiking trail around Lake Lutersee.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The route is stated to be 7 km, 1050 hm ascent, 0 hm descent and 4–5 h.
Where can I start and land?
Flights to the surrounding valleys or back to the valley station are described from the summit. The hiking map shows the landing site Mettlen.
What dangers are to be considered?
The climb is located in a hunting area; for the described route, only a summit start is planned. Before the tour, check the current protection area boundaries and the permissibility of this starting point. Starts and landings are prohibited within a federal hunting area. Also, be aware of the cables at the landing area. The Storeggpass alternative is more demanding with T4 than the main route.
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The authors
Hike & Fly Guide Central Switzerland
From hiking ascents to alpine climb-and-fly routes: more hiking ideas from Julian Fürsinger, Jonas Käppeli and Dani Perret.
Daniel Perret
Daniel, usually called Dani, is a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide in Engelberg. As a mountain guide, father of a family and mountain sports enthusiast, he is active in the Engelberg Valley and shares his hiking expertise here.
Jonas Käppeli
Since childhood, Jonas has been traveling in the mountains. Paragliding added another dimension: mountaineering and flying are intertwined for him. When the thermic forecast promises good conditions, he takes to the air.
Julian Fürsinger
Julian searches for secluded corners and terrain for new projects. The paraglider expands his horizons in the mountains – from rock climbing to evening flights. He prefers to travel off the beaten path.
