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From Vättis via Grossalp (Normal route) Ringelspitzhütte SAC 2000 m

  • Difficulty
    T2
  • Ascent
    3:30 h, 1060 m

The normal approach to the Ringelspitzhütte leads via Kunkelspass, which can also be reached from Tamins. Langwis or to the Kunkelspass itself can be reached by car To travel from Tamins or Vättis to the Kunkelspass, you need a travel concession, which can no longer be purchased on the move. Guests at the Ringelspitzhütte can apply for this in advance during the opening hours of the municipality of Tamins. The hike leads from Kunkelspass through the mountain forest, later over the alpine areas of the Grossalp. You can also easily ride your bike up to here, and experienced bikers can also reach the hut terrace via the hiking trail.

Route description

Vättis - Kunkelspass
From Vättis drive, taxi, or on foot via the Langwis parking (P. 1064) and up to Kunkelspass. By foot sometimes on, sometime off the road.
Kunkelspass - Ringelspitzhütte
From Kunkelspass (1358 m), follow the mountain road across meadows, then the path into the forest and along the ridge which leads up to Beim Ahorn (P.1638). Continue NW above the treeline to reach Grossalp (1832 m). (The mountain road also leads to the Grossalp; ¼ hrs longer.) From Grossalp, continue NW towards the Baldachopf: the hut is waiting on the ridge to the south.

Additional information

Departure point

Vättis (943 m)

Time

Langwis car park (1063m) is reachable without a permit (time saving of just under an hour). To travel from Tamins or Vättis to the Kunkelspass, you need a travel concession, which can no longer be purchased on the move. Guests at the Ringelspitzhütte can apply for this in advance during the opening hours of the municipality of Tamins. Saves a good hour and a half.

Waypoints

Kunkelspass (1358 m)

Treffpunkt der Hauptroute von Vättis und der Variante von Tamins.

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