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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Engelberg-Flühmatt
Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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Beautiful but strenuous winter hiking trail to the mountain restaurant Flüehmatt with a unique view of Engelberg and the Titlis.
moderate
Distance 4 km
1:32 h
310 m
310 m
1,309 m
1,000 m
The winter hiking trail starts at Engelberg railway station and leads along the village road past the Tourist Information to Engelberg Monastery. From there you take the prepared stone staircase which begins to the left of the monastery church. Once at the top, follow a left turn on the road before the path branches off to the right. From there it's steep. Up to the top station of the Klostermatte ski lift the path is even wider and runs across an open field. The snow-covered fir trees and the crunching of the snow under your shoes make you forget the difference in altitude and when you reach the top, the view over Engelberg almost takes your breath away. But now you have earned a break. The cosy wooden mountain restaurant Flühmatt invites you to linger. Back to the valley you follow the same path.
Author’s recommendation
The mountain restaurant is known for its genuine Engelberger Älplermagronen - so take some hunger with you on your winter hiking trip.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: February 18, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,309 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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When planning, please note the winter sports report where it is indicated whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.
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Start
Engelberg train station
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'579E 1'185'842N
DD
46.819668, 8.402837
DMS
46°49'10.8"N 8°24'10.2"E
UTM
32T 454447 5185297
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Destination
Engelberg train station
Turn-by-turn directions
Engelberg-Klostermatte-Flühmatt
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
2'673'579E 1'185'842N
DD
46.819668, 8.402837
DMS
46°49'10.8"N 8°24'10.2"E
UTM
32T 454447 5185297
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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.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4 km
Duration
1:32 h
Ascent
310 m
Descent
310 m
Highest point
1,309 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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Afternoon
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