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Obertrübsee Trail

Snowshoeing · Wolfenschiessen Open
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High above Engelberg, the Obertrübsee Snowshoe Trail awaits nature-loving ramblers and ambitious athletes alike. Can there be a more wonderful feeling than leaving traces in the fresh powder snow as you wander up hill and down dale, through tranquil forests?
Open
Distance 5.4 km
2:05 h
210 m
230 m
1,845 m
1,708 m

Get on board the gondola lift at the Titlis valley station and ride up to Trübsee. There, high above Engelberg, snowshoe hikers can look forward to a fabulous walk across fresh powder snow, looking towards the Titlis all the way. The trail starts at Berghotel Trübsee, where it leads downhill to the Trübsee lake. In the summer, the lake is filled with emerald-green glacier water, but in the winter it is covered in snow and ice. As you walk alongside the lake, you will be able to see the next waypoint in the distance – the Hüethütte. The snow crunches gently under your feet, but the snowshoes ensure you keep moving smoothly across its surface. Once you reach the hut, the route turns to the right and goes uphill via Chrützhubel (2.5 km) and along a moraine ridge until you reach a fantastic lookout point. After devouring the view, you can continue on to the mountain station of the Älperseil – the traditional little chairlift. Now is a good time to take a break and enjoy your packed lunch before setting out on the return journey, but this time via Bitzistock. The spectacular view down into the valley definitely makes all the effort worthwhile. When you return to where you started at the Trübsee mountain station, the Titlis Xpress will bring you comfortably back down the valley.

Please note that the signposted path must not be left out of consideration for wildlife.

Author’s recommendation

Tip: You don't want to do the whole circular hike? As an abbreviation we recommend the routes via Bitzi (3.25km/1h15) or via Chrützhubel (2.4km/1h).
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Update: March 28, 2023
Highest point
1,845 m
Lowest point
1,708 m
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Safety information

Please walk along the marked and secured snowshoe paths. The user is responsible for the proposed routes. If you are planning a different route, please refer to the avalanche bulletin, maps and weather forecast.

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Start

Trübsee mountain station
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'208E 1'182'967N
DD
46.793846, 8.397514
DMS
46°47'37.8"N 8°23'51.1"E
UTM
32T 454019 5182431
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Destination

Trübsee mountain station

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.

The free sports bus takes you from Engelberg station to the Titlis valley station. From there the Titlis Xpress takes you up to the Trübsee mountain station.

Directions

By car you drive on the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then on the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

Parking

Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'673'208E 1'182'967N
DD
46.793846, 8.397514
DMS
46°47'37.8"N 8°23'51.1"E
UTM
32T 454019 5182431
w3w 
///grounding.snoring.peachy
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Rent your equipment in the local sports shops.

Similar routes nearby

  • Gerschnialp-Untertrübsee Trail
  • Schönenboden-Trail Brunni
  • Riedalp-Trail Brunni
  • Titlis Trail Fürenalp
  • Grotzli Trail Fürenalp
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Status
Open
Distance
5.4 km
Duration
2:05 h
Ascent
210 m
Descent
230 m
Highest point
1,845 m
Lowest point
1,708 m
Refreshment stops availableRound tripFamily-friendly
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1600 m1800 m
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