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From Enderlinhütte SAC on the Enderlinweg, descent to Älplibahn

From Enderlinhütte SAC on the Enderlinweg, descent to Älplibahn (Normal route) Falknis 2562 m

Difficulty

T4+
Ascent

3–4 h, 1240 m
Descent

3 h, 940 m

Hiking on Enderlin's lifework

Enderlinhütte and the fantastic trail up the precipitous Falknis south face are the lifework of Fortunat Enderlin (1824–1918). The so-called Enderlin trail begins at the picturesque village of Maienfeld, ascends in the vineyards and past mighty oak trees and crosses a wild gorge to reach Enderlinhütte through a steep mountain forest. Then it traverses the exposed grassy slope below Falknistürm in a spectacular way and continues to Fläscher Fürggli. From there the summit is still 300 metres of vertical height away – easy, but physically very demanding! Falknis is too long for a one-day hike so it is recommended to spend the night at Enderlinhütte. The descent to Älplibahn is the shortest way back from Falknis, despite several re-ascents.

Enderlinhütte SAC, end point of the first leg: from here the trail ascends very steeply below Falknistürm. © Fabian Lippuner

On the steep face: view down to Enderlinhütte SAC located in the last trees © Fabian Lippuner

The Enderlin trail below Falknistürm is marked blue-white and equipped with steel-cables. © Fabian Lippuner

Fläscher Fürggli: the difficulties are overcome. The summit is another hour away. © Fabian Lippuner

It is hard to believe that there is a T4 route on this face (view down from Glegghorn). © Fabian Lippuner

View from the neigbouring Schwarzhorn to the descent route along the small lakes © Fabian Lippuner

End of the tour: Älplibahn summit station © Fabian Lippuner

Route description

Maienfeld - Enderlinhütte

Access trail to Enderlinhütte: from Maienfeld ascend through Steigwald or from St. Luzisteig via P. 977 (Enderlinstein). From there the trail is marked red-white, 2–3 h, T3.

Enderlinhütte - Fläscher Fürggli

Now continue to ascend on the Enderlin trail. It is marked white-blue (alpine hiking trail). At first it is in the forest, then it traverses below Falknistürm (T4+, short passages grade I) and finally it climbs steeply up to Fläscher Fürggli.

Fläscher Fürggli - Falknis and back

From Fläscher Fürggli the large summit cross is reached on a good mountain hiking trail (T3). The descent is back to Fläscher Fürggli on the ascent route.

Fläscher Fürggli – Älplibahn summit station

Follow the white-red marked trail via Oberst See, Mittler See and Vorderst See to reach Talegg (P. 1901). There take the upper trail traversing the slope slightly upwards to the small col at «Kamm» and from there follow the narrow road, which leads slightly ascending to the Älplibahn summit station.

Additional information

Departure point

Enderlinhütte SAC (1501 m)

End point

Älplibahn Malans, Bergstation (1786 m)

Informationen zum Seilbahnbetrieb: www.aelplibahn.ch

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Älpli

Time: Enderlinhütte - Fläscher Fürggli - Falknis: 3–4 h

Falknis - Fläscher Fürggli - Fläscher Tal - Kamm - Älplibahn: 3 h

Access to the cabin: Maienfeld / St. Luzisteig – Enderlinhütte: 3 or 2 h

Difficulty / Material: Even with excellent gear and despite the white-blue markings the Enderlin trail is a demanding ascent which is not recommended in wet conditions. The most exposed passages are equipped with steel cables, but the stretches on slippery ground and rocky slabs require perfect surefootedness. The tour should not be undertaken too early or too late in the year, as even the smallest patch of snow can make the trail dangerous!

Waypoints

Fläscher Fürggli (2248 m)