Winter hiking trails

The Engelberg region, with more than 70 km of winter hiking trails, is a paradise for winter hikers. The well-prepared trails lead through snow-covered forests and landscapes. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps, the fresh mountain air and the sweet sound of snow crunching under your feet.

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Around Trübsee

Winter Hiking · Central Switzerland
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High above Engelberg and the Titlis before your eyes - that's winter hiking on Lake Trübsee. A short winter hiking trail around Lake Trübsee, accompanied by a gigantic view.
easy
Distance 3.4 km
0:56 h
35 m
35 m
1,796 m
1,761 m

From Engelberg railway station, take the short walk to the valley station under your feet or take the free sports bus to the valley station. High above Engelberg, after the gondola ride from the Titlis valley station to Trübsee, the magnificent view in the direction of Titlis and the snow-covered landscape awaits winter hikers.

The winter hiking trail starts right at the Trübsee mountain hotel and leads downhill past the slide park to Trübsee. Covered in snow and ice, you can't see why Lake Trübsee got its name. But it should be revealed that even in summer the mountain lake is filled with emerald green glacier water, which makes visitors wonder about its name. Walking along the markings and the Trübsee-Hopper chairlift, you can already see the next waypoint from a distance, the Restaurant Alpenstübli. From here, the winter hiking trail leads to Chrüzhubel on the left side of the lake and back to the mountain station on the right. The Titlis Xpress takes you back to the valley at the starting point of the Trübsee mountain station.

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Update: July 10, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,796 m
Lowest point
1,761 m
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Safety information

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

Tips and hints

Prices cableway

Panoramic map

Timetable cableway

Winter sports report

Gastronomy:

Lago Torbido, Berghotel Trübsee

Berghotel Trübsee

Restaurant Alpstübli

Start

Engelberg Train station
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'273E 1'182'971N
DD
46.793877, 8.398375
DMS
46°47'38.0"N 8°23'54.1"E
UTM
32T 454085 5182434
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Destination

Engelberg Train 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.

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
2'673'273E 1'182'971N
DD
46.793877, 8.398375
DMS
46°47'38.0"N 8°23'54.1"E
UTM
32T 454085 5182434
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.

Similar routes nearby

  • Trübsee - Hüethütte - Trübsee Station
  • Gerschnialp Station - Untertrübsee
  • Titlis Talstation-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp Station
  • Professorenweg leaving the valley
  • Grottenweg
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.4 km
Duration
0:56 h
Ascent
35 m
Descent
35 m
Highest point
1,796 m
Lowest point
1,761 m
Round tripRefreshment stops availableFamily-friendlyCableway ascent/descent
1600 m1800 m
Morning
1600 m1800 m
Afternoon

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