ALPINE CHEESE TRAIL

Passing by seven different Alpine dairies, the Alpine Cheese Trail is an attractive hiking route through Engelberg’s varied natural landscape. At the farms, you will learn all there is to know about traditional Alpine cheeses and the hard lives of the Alpine farmers who graze their animals up in the mountains each summer.

Winter Hikingrecommended route

Grottenweg

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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Hiking with a view - this waits for the hikers on the Grottenweg to the end of the world. The Titlis, the local mountain Hahnen and the Spannörter are a real treat and will amaze you.
moderate
Distance 6.2 km
1:45 h
132 m
132 m
1,132 m
1,000 m

The path starts at Engelberg railway station and leads to the end of the village road to the monastery chapel. Continue up the stairs to the street. From there the grotto path branches off to the right to Klostermatte, a large meadow, where in winter the little guests learn the basics of skiing in Globi's Kinderland. The ski cracks of tomorrow dare to take their first turns in the snow in a playful way. The high trail continues along the signposted route past the seven springs. At this point the water bubbles crystal clear and pure from the ground. The next highlight is the Lourdes Grotto when you reach the edge of the forest. Our Lady is clearly visible on a rocky promontory. After lighting a candle or taking a short break, you walk across the bridge and left along the Bärenbach towards Horbis, the so-called end of the world.

No, the end of the world is neither cold nor dark or dangerous, but a cosy restaurant in Horbis, the rearmost part of Engelberg. Here you can put your tired feet up and quench your thirst with a glass of cold must. Also the growling stomach can be remedied, because on the menu you can find traditional Engelberg dishes such as Älplermagronen or cheese slices. Strengthened and rested, you return to Engelberg. The free summer bus can also be used from the Brunni valley station.

Author’s recommendation

Tip: In autumn, the Horbis Restaurant is known for its game specialities far beyond the valley.
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Update: February 18, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,132 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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Safety information

When planning, please refer to the winter sports report where it is indicated whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.

Tips and hints

Winter sports report

Panoramic map

Gastronomy

Free sports bus

Start

Train station Engelberg
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'583E 1'185'827N
DD
46.819530, 8.402892
DMS
46°49'10.3"N 8°24'10.4"E
UTM
32T 454451 5185282
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Destination

Train station Engelberg

Turn-by-turn directions

Train Station - Dorfstrasse - Monastery - Buechli - Lourdesgrotto - Horbis

Public transport

National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Afterwards with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

Directions

Take the Motorway A2 (Basel-Luzern-Gotthard) to Stans-south. From there follow the main road for 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is about 30 minutes from Lucerne. From Zurich you need about 1 h 15 min, and from Bern or Basel approximatly 1 h 45 min.

Parking

Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'673'583E 1'185'827N
DD
46.819530, 8.402892
DMS
46°49'10.3"N 8°24'10.4"E
UTM
32T 454451 5185282
w3w 
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

High and firm hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothes, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.2 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
132 m
Descent
132 m
Highest point
1,132 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
Refreshment stops availableGroomed snow
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1600 m1800 m
Afternoon

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