3 passes hike: Kistenpass (stage 1)

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Difficult
30.8 km
11:30 h
2266 mhd
1735 mhd
Blick zum Kistenstöckli
Blick vom Kistenpass:Bifertenstock und Limmernfirn

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Rubi Sura Alphütte mit Brigels Dorf

You hike on a geologically fascinating trail that offers not only insights into the Alpine folding but also spectacular views down to Limmernsee and views of Selbstsanft, Bifertenstock, and Tödi.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2733 m
Lowest Point  653 m
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Start
Linthal
Destination
Andiast
Coordinates
46.921281, 9.00012

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Description

Hike three different passes and two cantons within 70 kilometers. You hike on a geologically fascinating trail that offers not only insights into the Alpine folding but also spectacular views down to Limmernsee and views of Selbstsanft, Bifertenstock, and Tödi.

See also
Surselva Tourismus AG
Info Brigels
Casa Sentupada
Via Principala 32
7165 Breil/Brigels
Tel.: 0041 81 941 13 31
E-mail: brigels@surselva.info
Internet: www.surselva.info

Hidden Gem

For an overnight stay at altitude, the Muttsee, Kistenpass, or Biferten hut on the Kistenpass route are recommended.

Safety Note

This mountain trail is marked red-white-red.

Caution: Snowfields are possible on high sections until the summer months.

In uncertain weather conditions, the route should not be started. Weather changes in the mountains are common. If a rain front or similar develops during the hike, you should turn back in time.

1414 Mountain Rescue REGA

Equipment

Good hiking boots with a good tread, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket/sun protection), change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, possibly trekking poles.

Directions

Linthal (645m) - Valley station Tierfehd (805m) - Mountain station Chalkrittli (1860m) - Nüschen - Muttsee hut (2501m) - Highest point crossing (2730m) - Kistenpass (2640m) - Rubi Sura (2172m) - Alp Quader (1906m) - Andiast (1185m)

Directions

Public Transport

From Linthal: By train from Ziegelbrück to the end station Linthal. 

From Andiast: Bus 424 towards Andiast, take posta and get off at Andiast Post.

You can find the exact connections on the SBB website

Travel Information

Motorway A3, exit Niederurnen, drive towards Klausenpass until Linthal. 

Take Route 19 and turn onto the street "Sutvitg" towards Waltensburg. Then follow the main road to Andiast Post.

Parking

Linthal: Parking lots at the Linthal-Braunwald cable cars.

Andiast: A small paid parking lot is available near Andiast Post.

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