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.

Winter Hikingrecommended routeWinter Hiking  · Engelberg

Professorenweg downhill

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    This route is a comfortable and short winter hike along the Engelberger Aa and the Eugenisee. Perfect for stretching your legs and breathing in the fresh mountain air.
    easy
    Distance 2 km
    0:31 h
    15 m
    13 m
    1,001 m
    987 m
    The winter path starts at Engelberg train station and leads right through the village past the valley station of the TITLIS cable cars. The winter hiking trail continues along the Engelberger Aa to the Eugenisee. You half-circle it. At the other end, follow the road upwards. The return is the same way or from the TITLIS valley station with the free bus.

    Author’s recommendation

    Take a short break at the Eugenisee and admire the beautiful mountain scenery.
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    Difficulty
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    easy

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    1,001 m
    Lowest point
    987 m
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    Safety information

    When planning, please note the winter sports report on engelberg.ch, which indicates whether the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.

    Tips and suggestions

    Free local bus in Engelberg

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne.

    Then by Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.

    The combination with the ship is also appealing: from Lucerne by lake to Beckenried and from there by public bus and train to Engelberg

    Directions

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

    Parking

    Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

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    2'673'585E 1'185'821N
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    46.819477, 8.402914
    DMS
    46°49'10.1"N 8°24'10.5"E
    UTM
    32T 454453 5185276
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    Equipment

    High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2 km
    Duration
    0:31 h
    Ascent
    15 m
    Descent
    13 m
    Highest point
    1,001 m
    Lowest point
    987 m
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