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Eugenisee circular route

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    A short walk around the Eugenisee. Perfect for a quick breath of fresh air or to stretch your legs.
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    Distance 1 km
    0:15 h
    3 m
    3 m
    994 m
    991 m
    The Eugenisee is located directly at the entrance to Engelberg on the right-hand side. It is a 10-minute walk from the train station to the Eugenisee. Around the Eugenisee there are many seating areas, perfect for admiring the Engelberg mountain world. Often, many fishermen can also be seen at the edge of the lake, trying to catch fish with their skill. 
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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    994 m
    Lowest point
    991 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 25.21%Path 38.76%Road 36.02%
    Asphalt
    259 m
    Path
    398 m
    Road
    370 m
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    Safety information

    Please note that swimming in the Eugenisee is prohibited.

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich Airport with connections every half hour and about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Then take the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through a varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

    Directions

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

    Parking

    Paid parking is available in Engelberg: Parking options

    Coordinates

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    2'672'781E 1'185'787N
    DD
    46.819261, 8.392377
    DMS
    46°49'09.3"N 8°23'32.6"E
    UTM
    32T 453649 5185258
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1 km
    Duration
    0:15 h
    Ascent
    3 m
    Descent
    3 m
    Highest point
    994 m
    Lowest point
    991 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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