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Source-described walk

Rappenloch: gorge and Staufensee circuit

1 of 1 stages mapped · reference itinerary

Complete supplied walk from Gütle through Rappenlochschlucht on its rock-wall path, around the entire Staufensee past the outdoor Ebensand power-station area and back through the gorge.

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Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. This reference grants no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-11-01.

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  1. Rappenloch: gorge and Staufensee circuit

    hiking · 4.02 km · publisher difficulty M (Schwierigkeit 50/100)

    Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. Original seasonal and open-status labels do not confirm current conditions. This is a mapped reference; automatic navigation remains held. Source read 2026-11-01.

    The responsible visitor page states that Rappenloch and Alploch are closed in winter, with spring release after rock clearing. Check the current official release and signs before travel; this summer reference does not say the gorge is open today. Source read 2026-11-01.

    The publisher gives 4.00 km, 189 m ascent and 189 m descent, at 506-618 m. This complete mapped reference measures 4.02 km, 244 m ascent and 244 m descent, with sampled heights 506-637 m. Allow for the measured climb; the original publisher difficulty remains unchanged. Source read 2026-11-01.

    The publisher gives moderate difficulty M (50/100) and 1½ hours. The gorge has steep and exposed sections, steps, bridges and boardwalks; wet rock can be slippery and surefootedness is needed. Present path, handrail and bridge condition is unverified. Source read 2026-11-01.

    The full lake perimeter and repeated gorge return are retained. Closed side paths and the separate Alploch excursion are not included. Ebensand is outdoor route context; power-station entry, guided visits, parking and other services require separate arrangements. Automatic navigation remains unqualified. Source read 2026-11-01.

    The linked original visitor description gives the detailed source route context. Check current local path conditions, required transport and facility opening before travel; this informational reference supplies no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-11-01.

    Glacier assessment unknown. Automatic planning and navigation exports remain held.

Recommendation & sources

A recommendation for the whole outing is kept with that itinerary. Only separately reviewed, precisely matched path stretches receive map support. Repeated descriptions from one publisher family add no independent votes.