Towards the Titlis! Please note the weather and season for the hike.
The ridge hike begins on the Stanserhorn and is a challenging yet uniquely beautiful alpine hike. Shortly after setting out, the voices and sounds fade away, and you arrive up there, free from the noise, hustle, and bustle of everyday life, and begin to breathe deeply. You find your own rhythm, and then the journey itself becomes the destination—always heading toward the TITLIS.
How to get there with the Zentralbahn & Stanserhorn Railway
Your adventure begins as soon as you arrive in Stans via the Zentralbahn. From there, you’ll first take the historic Stanserhorn Railway funicular, and then the world’s first CarbiO aerial tramway with an open upper deck will take you to the summit—an experience in itself.
Tip: Plan to spend a little extra time on the Stanserhorn and enjoy the 360° view of 10 Swiss lakes and 100 km of the Alpine range, including the Titlis.
Stage 1: Stanserhorn – Alp Laucheren
The actual hike begins on the Stanserhorn. After a short while, the voices fade away and you hike in peace toward the Titlis. The first stage leads to Alp Laucheren, where you can rest or spend the night in a tent.
Stage 2: Alp Laucheren – Engelberg
The second section follows the nature trail with spectacular views. At the key section “Wagenleis,” sure-footedness is essential. Here, the trail leads along the exposed ridge.
Option to extend: 4-Lakes Hike
For those with energy the next day: The 4-Lakes Hike is the perfect addition, turning this into a circular tour through the Engelberg mountain world.
Experience the perfect combination of a CabriO cable car ride, a mountain bivouac, and comfort in the valley.
The package includes:
Travel:
Stans to Stanserhorn via the Stanserhorn Railway (historic funicular and CabriO aerial cable car)
Night in the mountains:
Overnight stay in a tent at Alp Laucheren, including dinner and breakfast
Comfort in the valley:
Overnight stay at a selected hotel in Engelberg, including breakfast
Luggage service:
Transport of your gear from the Stans train station directly to your hotel in Engelberg
Availability:
Alp Laucheren is open during the summer months. The package is not available outside of this period.
Your mountain hut at 1,900 meters above sea level
High above the Engelberg Valley, the Laucheren Alp lies well sheltered in a gentle hollow. From June through the end of September, the herdsman Melk tends his flock here: 120 sheep, 2 llamas, about 50 mother cows with their calves, a bull, 8 hens, 1 rooster, and a herding dog.
Warm-Hearted Hospitality
Alp Laucheren isn’t your typical mountain hut, and that’s exactly what makes it special. Hikers are welcome to stop by for a coffee or a snack at any time of day.
Mrs. Niederberger is the fourth generation to run the alp. Her philosophy: genuine hospitality instead of a commercial restaurant atmosphere.
Bivouac on the Alp
You can now spend the night halfway along the ridge hike. Includes a delicious dinner and an Alpine breakfast. As a bonus, you’ll get an unforgettable sunset and sunrise.
Reservation required: Call Agnes and Melk Niederberger at 079 274 67 19.
With this stopover, your ridge hike becomes a little modern adventure, a brief escape from everyday life, and a guaranteed highlight of your summer in the mountains.
Alp Laucheren
Agnes und Melk Niederberger
079 274 67 19
laucherenalp[at]hotmail.com
The Stanserhorn-Engelberg ridge hike is Stage 5 of the Tell Trail, an 8-stage long-distance hiking trail through the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region.
The route: Altdorf – Brienzer Rothorn
Your stage: Stanserhorn – Engelberg
You can extend the ridge hike as much as you like. This turns your day hike into a multi-day long-distance hiking adventure through Central Switzerland.
The Little Treat at Untertrübsee
You did it! If you’ve made it through the Stanserhorn-Engelberg ridge hike, you can be proud of yourself. And as a small reward, a special highlight awaits you just before the finish line.
Your well-deserved refreshment with a view of the Titlis.
The restaurant attracts with its sun terrace, a well-deserved cool refreshment and perhaps the best meringues in all of Engelberg.
After the last descent, the town of Engelberg already in sight, you pass the beautiful alp Untertrübsee. On the spot you can taste and buy the finest alpine cheese or treat yourself to a fine farm glacé.
