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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 routeProfessorenweg into the valley
Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus Explorers Choice
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The Professorenweg in Engelberg is a leisurely and short winter hike along the Engelberger Aa.
moderate
Distance 9.2 km
2:17 h
82 m
82 m
1,082 m
1,000 m
The winter trail starts at Engelberg railway station and leads right through the village to Engelberger Aa. A little below the Sportingpark, the bridge crosses the river and leads to the professors' path. From there, take the Engelberger Aa to the left and the edge of the forest to the right on the well-prepared and flat winter hiking trail all the way to the Sporthotel Eienwäldli, where cold feet and hands can be warmed up with a warm cup of tea. The path changes sides and leads along the road to the Fürenalp valley station, the end point of the winter hiking route.
Return to the village either with the free sports bus (see timetable) or on the winter hiking trail along Schweizerhausstrasse past the Restaurant Wasserfall and over Klostermatte to Kloster Engelberg.
Author’s recommendation
Every last Sunday of the month a longer stop at the Restaurant Eienwäldli is even more worthwhile. The traditional dessert buffet from 12.00 - 15.30 leaves nothing to be desired.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: February 15, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,082 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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When planning, please refer to the winter sports report where it is indicated whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.
Tips and hints
Start
Train station Engelberg
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'580E 1'185'839N
DD
46.819641, 8.402854
DMS
46°49'10.7"N 8°24'10.3"E
UTM
32T 454449 5185294
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Destination
Fürenalp cableways
Turn-by-turn directions
Train station - Bänklialp - Eienwäldli - Fürenalp cableways
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
2'673'580E 1'185'839N
DD
46.819641, 8.402854
DMS
46°49'10.7"N 8°24'10.3"E
UTM
32T 454449 5185294
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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
9.2 km
Duration
2:17 h
Ascent
82 m
Descent
82 m
Highest point
1,082 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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