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.
Pleasant winter hike on the sunny side of Engelberg, rewarded with a magnificent view of the Titlis.
difficult
Distance 8.8 km
Duration2:44 h
Ascent602 m
Descent4 m
Highest point1,601 m
Lowest point1,000 m
From Engelberg station, proceed through Dorfstrasse always towards the monastery. After the tourist information center, the Schwandstrasse turns left. From there, the path steadily rises. About 60 m after the Hotel Waldegg, take the road to the right towards Fellenrüti - Bergli. Hotel Waldegg is also the last chance for a stopover before the destination at Ristis. At the end of the road, at the Fellenrüti bus stop, the path turns sharply left into the forest. After the first long bend, the forest clears and the view to the next intermediate goal, Bergli, opens up. Now keep to the left away from the road, all the way towards Spisboden. Above the farm, you reach the road again. Here, more than half the way is done. After a few bends and altitude meters, you finally reach Ristis. The view towards Titlis and Engelberg is splendid and makes you forget tired legs. After a well-deserved break on the sun terrace of the mountain restaurant Ristis, take the gondola down to the valley. The free sports bus will take you back to the station and the starting point of the winter hike.
Author’s recommendation
If the Schwandstrasse uphill and further to Fellenrüti is too steep for you, take the free sports bus from Engelberg station and start the winter hike from Fellenrüti.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
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Difficulty
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Overall difficulty
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Highest point
1,601 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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Safety information
When planning, please note the winter sports report on engelberg.ch, which shows whether the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.
National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with approximately 1-hour travel time) to Lucerne. Then take the Zentralbahn for 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.
Directions
By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans South, then drive 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
Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'673'578E 1'185'842N
DD
46.819668, 8.402835
DMS
46°49'10.8"N 8°24'10.2"E
UTM
32T 454447 5185297
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Equipment
High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, hiking poles recommended.
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.