Benediktusweg
Overview
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Distance 22 km
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Duration 8 h 15 min
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Ascent 1600 m
Intro
The Benedictine way leads from the cloister in Engelberg to the one at Maria-Rickenbach. The route is quite varied and offers beautiful panoramic views of the valley and mountains.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-569
Description
The path involves some strenuous climbs along the eastern valley side of Engelberg’s portion of the Aa River. It grants very impressive views of the side valleys, the summit and glacier regions of the Unterwalden Alps. The mountain village of Oberrickenbach marks the lowest point of the trail.
Niederrickenbach is also known as a pilgrim destination and as the cloister village of «Maria-Rickenbach». For the faithful it is a center of comfort and strength. Beautifully-tended hills, wild mountain meadows, craggy cliffs and a marvelous view characterize the landscape of Niederrickenbach. A visit to the «Musenalp» mountain tavern is worth the trip.
You’ll find the best views from Rosenbold Heights. From here you can see the entire Engelberg Valley from above.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Engelberg
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| Destination |
Niederrickenbach
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
1600 m
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| Descent |
1450 m
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| Distance |
22 km
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| Duration |
8 h 15 min
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| Duration back |
8 h
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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