This circular trail leads up to the Balmer Grätli ridge, traverses across to Ruosalper Chulm pass, then loops back down through alpine meadows. There are many dramatic peaks along the ridge and a gorgeous rocky landscape on the northside of the ridge. We couldn't love this trail more!

Trail: 6.4 km loop • 555m up & down • 2h30
See trail map on Komoot • SchweizMobil • OutdoorActive

Location: Hotel Klausenpass - see on map

By car: free parking next to Hotel Klausenpass
Travel time from Lucerne 1h10, Zurich 1h30

By bus: Train to Altdorf. Then Bus 408 to Balm bus stop, which drops next to Hotel Klausenpass.
Travel time about 2h30 from Lucerne or Zurich HB

This bus runs from late June to late September and only 4x per day, so check the schedule very carefully! See schedule.

➡️ Learn more about this trail on SwissFamilyFun.com