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The fascination of ski touring has caught you and you are looking for routes or want to start your first tours this winter? In and around Engelberg there are a variety of ski tours with different levels of difficulty. In the front Engelberg valley, the small rustic Buiräbähnli offer you "start help" on request to get to the starting point of your ski tour.

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Urner Haute Route

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    Urner Haute Route, with its many historical associations crosses a particularly desolate stretch of land between Andermatt and Engelberg.
    Distance 45.2 km
    13:02 h
    5,273 m
    5,734 m
    3,479 m
    1,079 m

    A touch of adventure is in the air as you make your way along the impressive stages from hut to hut. Summit tours from Gemsstock to Lochberg, Sustenhorn (3,503 m), Uratstock and Grassen (2,946 m) ending with a dream descent to Engelberg.

    This impressive route through the Central Swiss Alps was once one of the major Alpine crossings. The ascent and descent totals approximately 5,500 altitude metres and can be covered in four to five days.

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    Highest point
    3,479 m
    Lowest point
    1,079 m

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    Safety information

    As the route is not signposted, we strongly recommend that you are accompanied by a mountain guide.

    Safety tips for off-piste skiing

    • Please note that you are travelling at your own risk.
    • A ski tour must be carefully planned.
    • Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
    • The local ski and mountain guides will take you safely to your destination and back home. 
    • Emergency call REGA telephone number 1414

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    Coordinates

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    2'681'475E 1'161'390N
    DD
    46.598813, 8.501959
    DMS
    46°35'55.7"N 8°30'07.1"E
    UTM
    32T 461853 5160703
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    The equipment can be rented in the sports shops of Engelberg.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Urner Haute Route
    • Titlis round route - the alpine classic
    • Wissberg
    • Grassen
    • Zieblen
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    Distance
    45.2 km
    Duration
    13:02 h
    Ascent
    5,273 m
    Descent
    5,734 m
    Highest point
    3,479 m
    Lowest point
    1,079 m
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