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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
· EngelbergLaub
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The Laub, the classic among freeride descents, impresses with its width and is one of the famous BIG 5 in Engelberg.
Distance 3.2 km
0:09 h
1 m
1,194 m
2,449 m
1,255 m
The large slope "Laub" is not only mighty and impressive when seen from the village of Engelberg. Thanks to its width, the Laub (old word for avalanche) offers space for many tracks. Due to its fame, it is a heavily used and thus often tracked descent. The easiest variant leads on the very right from above via "Laub Planggen Alp" into the terrain steeper than 30°.
Notes
- Steep slopes at the entry points in all variants
- First part very very rocky with little snow
- 1200 vertical meters
- 2450m above sea level - 1247m above sea level
- Respect wildlife protection
- It is recommended to hire a mountain guide.
Author’s recommendation
Safe snow fun in powder snow at the Snow & Safety Days.
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Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
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2,449 m
Lowest point
1,255 m
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GASTHAUS GERSCHNIALP - CAFÉ RITZSafety information
- Please note that you are traveling at your own risk.
- A descent must be carefully planned.
- Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
- The local ski and mountain guides will safely bring you to your destination and back home.
- Emergency call REGA phone number 1414.
Tips and suggestions
Public transport
National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Then by Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.Directions
By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, 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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2'674'941E 1'182'076N
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46.785641, 8.420069
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46°47'08.3"N 8°25'12.2"E
UTM
32T 455734 5181506
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Equipment
Equipment can be rented at the sport shops in Engelberg.
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
Distance
3.2 km
Duration
0:09 h
Ascent
1 m
Descent
1,194 m
Highest point
2,449 m
Lowest point
1,255 m
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