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THE BIG 5
Whether it's the infamous Laub, the challenging Sulz, the mighty Steinberg, the hidden Steintäli or the challenging descent from the Galtiberg - the BIG 5 belong on your freeride bucket list!
You can reach all five downhill runs without having to unbuckle or run the skis just once. This is freeride pleasure to the power of 5, but please note that you are moving in unsecured and high alpine terrain. We therefore recommend that you book a qualified mountain guide who will guide you safely through the terrain and also find the best powder for you - even days after the last snowfall.
Safety first: Check your safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag backpack) before every freeride day and inform yourself carefully about the current avalanche and weather conditions.
recommended routeBackcountry Skiing
· EngelbergGaltiberg
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The Galtiberg freeride descent is one of Engelberg's BIG 5 and is considered the king's descent due to its length.
difficult
Distance 8 km
0:35 h
2 m
1,960 m
3,040 m
1,081 m
The descent from Titlis to Engelberg via the Galtiberg Glacier is the longest, most alpine and most difficult descent in the Titlis area. It is one of the longest variant descents in the Alps. The experience of skiing below the steep Titlis north face is impressive but only reserved for very skilled freeriders.
Notes
- Descent from 3020m above sea level to 1020m above sea level.
- Alpine descent! The "Traverse" is dangerous and extends over a cliff with high risk.
- The "Graben" couloir is a dead end!
- It is strongly recommended to hire a mountain guide.
Author’s recommendation
Safe snow fun in the powder snow at the Snow & Safety Days.
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Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
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Difficulty
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Overall difficulty
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
3,040 m
Lowest point
1,081 m
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Safety tips for freeriding in the open terrain
- Please note that you are touring at your own risk!
- A descent must be carefully planned.
- Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are an essential safety factor
- The local ski and mountain guides will safely lead you to your destination and back home.
- Emergency call REGA number 1414
Tips and suggestions
Public transport
National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then by the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.Directions
By car, you drive on the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans South, then 20 km on the main road 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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2'675'450E 1'180'433N
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46.770805, 8.426471
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46°46'14.9"N 8°25'35.3"E
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32T 456211 5179854
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Equipment can be rented at the sports shops in Engelberg.
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8 km
Duration
0:35 h
Ascent
2 m
Descent
1,960 m
Highest point
3,040 m
Lowest point
1,081 m
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