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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Schneetandli trail Brunni

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    The 2.5 km long Schneetandli trail on the sunny side of Engelberg offers a magnificent view of the surrounding mountain panorama.
    moderate
    Distance 2.4 km
    0:48 h
    127 m
    128 m
    1,602 m
    1,480 m
    From Engelberg train station, the free sports bus takes you directly to the valley station of the Brunni lifts from where you can take the cable car to Ristis and the start of the 2.5 km long winter hiking trail. The Schneetandli trail leads past the Ristis mountain restaurant on the right and is signposted with the Rosa winter hiking trail signs. At the fork before the trail climbs, keep left and walk along the edge of the forest to Ried. Through the forest you return to the Ristis mountain station. The trail can be walked in both directions and the walking time is approx. 45 minutes. Back to the village and to the railway station you take the cable car.

    Author’s recommendation

    Take a break on the sun terrace of the Berglodge Ristis and enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the Titlis glacier.

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    Update: October 24, 2019
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,602 m
    Lowest point
    1,480 m
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    Safety information

    This path can also be walked on after heavy snowfall and when there is a risk of avalanches. Please contact the snow sports report in advance.

    Tips and suggestions

    Winter sports report

    Panoramic map

    Timetable cableway

    Free sports bus

    Gastronomy: Berglodge Ristis

    Start

    Ristis
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'892E 1'187'255N
    DD
    46.832344, 8.407176
    DMS
    46°49'56.4"N 8°24'25.8"E
    UTM
    32T 454789 5186704
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    Destination

    Ristis

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Ristis-Ried-Ristis

    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

    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
    2'673'892E 1'187'255N
    DD
    46.832344, 8.407176
    DMS
    46°49'56.4"N 8°24'25.8"E
    UTM
    32T 454789 5186704
    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

    • Panoramaweg Rigidalalp
    • 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
    2.4 km
    Duration
    0:48 h
    Ascent
    127 m
    Descent
    128 m
    Highest point
    1,602 m
    Lowest point
    1,480 m
    Round tripGroomed snow
    1600 m1800 m
    Morning
    1600 m1800 m
    Afternoon

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