Engelberg-Ristis-Brunnihütte summer flexible hiking ticket cable car

Take this ticket from Engelberg to Ristis by aerial cableway. The 65-person gondola lift takes about 3 minutes to reach Ristis. From there, hike to Brunnihütte by Härzlisee, then take the chairlift back to Ristis. You can also take the chairlift up first and walk back down later.

Cableway route

• Valley station: Engelberg (1,016 m above sea level)
• Intermediate station: Ristis (1,605 m above sea level)
• Mountain station: Brunnihütte (1,861 m above sea level)

From Ristis, there are several ways to reach Härzlisee. You can also walk these routes in the opposite direction.

Hikes between Ristis and Brunnihütte

• Ristis - Holzghirmi - Brunnihütte: 4.5 km, 280 m elevation gain, 1 hr 20 min downhill, 1 hr 30 min uphill. Take the aerial cableway to Ristis, then follow an asphalt road to Rigidalalp. From there, continue along a hiking trail to Holzghirmi. You’ll pass right by the “magic hole”.
• Ristis - Brunnihütte direct: 6.3 km, 270 m elevation gain, 2 hrs. A wide path first takes you to Rigidalstafel. From there, follow the informative Brunni Trail uphill. It’s both educational and suitable for pushchairs.
• Ristis - Rigidalalp - Brunnihütte: 4 km, 260 m elevation gain, 1 hr downhill, 1 hr 15 min uphill.
• Ristis - Rosenbold - Brunnihütte: 3 km, 260 m elevation gain, 1 hr downhill, 1 hr 10 min uphill.

Summer toboggan run, playground and barbecue spots

• Ristis has a little paradise for children. With carousels, three swings, a trampoline, seesaws, slides, a large climbing and balancing area and a small ropes course, there’s plenty to keep them happy. The 660 m-long summer toboggan run loops around the playground. Make sure you allow plenty of extra time if you’re visiting with children.

Practical information

• Large car park at Engelberg valley station (CHF 5 per day)
• In winter, a free bus runs from Engelberg station to Brunni valley station
• The cableway’s operating hours depend on the weather, so check the forecast before setting off
• Dogs need their own tickets

The Kitzelpfad at Härzlisee is a 220 m-long barefoot trail. Different surfaces pamper your feet here: wood chips, pebbles, sand and water take turns massaging them. It’s open from June to October and well worth a visit. The Kräuterhütte (Chruiter Hüttli) is both the starting point and the finish.

The summer season ends in early December and starts again in early May.

The aerial cableway and chairlift usually run every day. From early November to early December, they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Aerial cableway

• Departures: every 20 minutes
• First departure from Engelberg: 08:00
• Last departure from Ristis: 17:00

Chairlift

• First departure from Ristis: 08:30
• Last departure from Brunnihütte: 16:30

Closed for maintenance

• Early April to early May

The panoramic hiking trail between Ristis and Brunnihütte is accessible with an all-terrain pushchair or wheelchair. The path between Ristis and Rigidal is paved. From Rigidal to Brunnihütte, it’s a gravel path that takes a bit of effort. The downhill route is easier.

All other routes are unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Please also note:

• Wheelchairs and pushchairs can be taken on the aerial cableway
• Foldable wheelchairs and pushchairs can be taken on the chairlift
• Berglodge Ristis, including the toilets, is wheelchair accessible