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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Panoramaweg Rigidalalp

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    On the Ristis – Rigidalalp – Brunnihütte Panorama Trail you can enjoy a wonderful winter walk on Engelberg’s sunny side with delightful views of the Titlis and the Hahnen.
    moderate
    Distance 3.1 km
    1:03 h
    265 m
    5 m
    1,860 m
    1,597 m
    The free bus service takes you from Engelberg railway station to the Brunni valley station, where you can catch the Brunni cable car up to Ristis. This is where the Panorama Trail begins. The well-groomed winter hiking trail takes you on a gentle uphill gradient towards the Rigidalalp, with breath-taking views all the way. In good weather, the Hahnen is particularly photogenic. After half an hour’s walk, you should reach the pub and café Bergbeizli Rigidalalp. Once you’ve feasted your belly on tempting treats and your eyes on the views, you will have the energy to tackle the upward climb to the SAC Brunni mountain hut. After crossing the ski slope, your goal will be within eyeshot. The hut has a large terrace that is a great place for tired but happy hikers to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Your day of hiking thus comes to a fitting close with a good cup of coffee (with alcohol if you like) and a view of the Titlis.

    Author’s recommendation

    If you prefer to go downhill, take the chairlift from Ristis to the Brunnihütte and start the Panoramaweg there.
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    Update: October 24, 2019
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,860 m
    Lowest point
    1,597 m
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    Safety information

    When planning, please note the winter sports report which states whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.

    Tips and suggestions

    Prices cableway

    Panoramic map

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    Winter sports report

    Gastronomy:

    Berglodge Ristis

    Älplerbeizli Rigidal

    Brunnihütte SAC

    Start

    Ristis mountain station
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'899E 1'187'239N
    DD
    46.832200, 8.407261
    DMS
    46°49'55.9"N 8°24'26.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454795 5186688
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    Destination

    Brunnihütte SAC

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Ristis-Rigalalp-Brunnihütte

    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.

    From Engelberg station, the free sports bus takes you directly to the valley station of the Brunni lifts.

    Directions

    By car you drive on the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then on the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'673'899E 1'187'239N
    DD
    46.832200, 8.407261
    DMS
    46°49'55.9"N 8°24'26.1"E
    UTM
    32T 454795 5186688
    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

    • Schneetandli trail Brunni
    • Via Klostermatte to Horbis
    • Engelberg-Flühmatt
    • Engelberg-Bergli-Ristis
    • Professorenweg into the valley
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.1 km
    Duration
    1:03 h
    Ascent
    265 m
    Descent
    5 m
    Highest point
    1,860 m
    Lowest point
    1,597 m
    Refreshment stops availableGroomed snow
    1600 m1800 m
    Morning
    1600 m1800 m
    Afternoon

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