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 route

Professorenweg inland

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    The Professorenweg in Engelberg is a cozy 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 Station and leads right through the village to the Engelberger Aa. Just below the Sporting Park, the bridge crosses the river to the Professorenweg. From there, you hike with the Engelberger Aa on the left and the forest edge on the right along the well-maintained and flat winter trail all the way to the Sporthotel Eienwäldli, where cold feet and hands can be warmed with a hot cup of tea. The path changes sides of the river and leads along the road to the Fürenalp valley station, the end point of the winter hiking route.

    Return to the village either by the free sports bus (check timetable) or along the winter hiking trail on Schweizerhausstrasse past the Wasserfall restaurant and over the monastery meadow to Engelberg Monastery.

    Author’s recommendation

    Every last Sunday of the month, a longer stop at the Eienwäldli restaurant is even more worthwhile. The traditional dessert buffet from 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM leaves nothing to be desired.
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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
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    1,082 m
    Lowest point
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Restaurant Bänklialp

    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

    winter sports report

    panorama map

    gastronomy

    free sports bus

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.

    Directions

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

    Parking

    Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

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    2'673'580E 1'185'839N
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    46.819641, 8.402854
    DMS
    46°49'10.7"N 8°24'10.3"E
    UTM
    32T 454449 5185294
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    Equipment

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

    Localization

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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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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