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.
recommended route
Engelberg-Schwand-Ristis
Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus Explorers Choice
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus Explorers Choice
Cosy winter hike on the sunny side of Engelberg, rewarded with a magnificent view of the Titlis.
moderate
Distance 9.7 km
2:54 h
594 m
1 m
1,593 m
1,000 m
From Engelberg railway station, follow the "Dorfstrasse" in the direction of the monastery. After the Tourist Information turn left into "Schwandstrasse". From there the path rises steadily. Pass the Hotel Waldegg and stay on the road which turns into the forest after the last houses. The road meanders gently over a clearing in the forest and back through the forest to the mountain restaurant Schwand. We recommend a stop here in the comfortably furnished restaurant. Not only the sunny terrace invites you to take a break, but also the "Schwander specialities" such as "false Schwander snails" make you want more. Freshly strengthened, you follow the signpost to Spisboden. After a few hairpin bends it becomes flatter and the winter hiking trail stops in the direction of the Ristis destination. The view in the direction of Titlis and Engelberg is magnificent and makes you forget your tired legs. After a well-deserved break on the sun terrace of the Ristis mountain restaurant, take the cable car down to the valley. The free sports bus takes you back to the station and the starting point of the winter hike.
Author’s recommendation
Stop at the mountain restaurant Schwand. Let yourself be enchanted by the "Schwander specialities". The Schwand also has some exciting events in store for you. A look at its website before the tour is recommended.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: February 18, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,593 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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When planning, please note the winter sports report which shows whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.
Tips and hints
Gastronomy:
Start
Engelberg train station
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'582E 1'185'832N
DD
46.819572, 8.402877
DMS
46°49'10.5"N 8°24'10.4"E
UTM
32T 454450 5185287
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Destination
Engelberg train station
Turn-by-turn directions
Engelberg train station-Waldegg-Schwand-Spisboden-Ristis
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
2'673'582E 1'185'832N
DD
46.819572, 8.402877
DMS
46°49'10.5"N 8°24'10.4"E
UTM
32T 454450 5185287
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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
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
2:54 h
Ascent
594 m
Descent
1 m
Highest point
1,593 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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