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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.
Urner Haute Route
Ski Touring · Switzerland
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Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus Explorers Choice
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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.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: December 02, 2020
Highest point
3,479 m
Lowest point
1,079 m
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety 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
Tips and hints
Start
Andermatt
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
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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Destination
Engelberg
Coordinates
SwissGrid
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.
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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