Obwalden · Hiking

Planggenstafel-Rugghubelhütte

1.3 mi
round trip
1,712 ft
climb
7,494 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Planggenstafel-Rugghubelhütte is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,410 ft and 7,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 2.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gross Sättelistock, Scheyeggstock and Spitz Mann. Tätschbachfall and Plattenbruchfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 25 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Planggenstafel-Rugghubelhütte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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