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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Gerschnialp Station - Untertrübsee

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    At the foot of the Titlis, wander through the Gerschni forest and marvel at the snow-covered, fairytale forests.
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    Distance 1.7 km
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    The Titlis funicular takes you from the TITLIS valley station up to Gerschnialp. From the top station you follow the road for a short distance until you reach the well-signposted starting point of the winter hiking trail. After a short time this leads to the first highlight of the tour, the Gerschniwald. Snow-covered fir trees, covered tree trunks and the crackling of snow under your shoes immerse you in a fairytale world. Once you have reached the edge of the forest near Schlegi, you pass through the open terrain along the Bitzistock. Here a view into the valley is recommended. Soon the mountain restaurant Untertrübsee appears in the distance, the end of the tour. In the restaurant Untertrübsee the Meringue with cream is an insider tip. It's worth planning a stop. The way back is the same.

    Author’s recommendation

    A must for everyone is a stop at the restaurant Untertrübsee for Meringue with cream.
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    Safety information

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

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    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

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    2'672'778E 1'185'033N
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    46.812481, 8.392220
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    46°48'44.9"N 8°23'32.0"E
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    32T 453631 5184505
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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

    • Titlis Talstation-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp Station
    • Professorenweg leaving the valley
    • Grottenweg
    • Engelberg-Schwand-Ristis
    • Engelberg-Fürenalp valley station
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    easy

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    Distance
    1.7 km
    Duration
    0:29 h
    Ascent
    45 m
    Descent
    66 m
    Highest point
    1,267 m
    Lowest point
    1,201 m
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