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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
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The Steinberg freeride descent leads over the glacier and is one of the BIG 5 of Engelberg.
moderate
Distance 4.5 km
0:15 h
0 m
1,275 m
3,039 m
1,764 m
There are various options for the descent over the Steinberg from Klein Titlis to Trübsee. All variants lead over the glacier in the upper part. There is a risk of crevasses. The classic "S" is the easiest and most rewarding option to circumvent the larger crevasse zone. Other variants are: "GaF" (Close to the rock), left of the cable car and "Never Sun".
Notes
- There is danger of crevasses and falls! 3020m above sea level - 1764m above sea level.
- Be especially careful in fog or poor visibility.
- Complex route diversion in the "Bärentatzen" zone.
- Descent from 3020m above sea level - 1764m above sea level.
- 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
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
3,039 m
Lowest point
1,764 m
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Safety tips for freeriding in open terrain
- Please note that you are on 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 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 with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape 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
SwissGrid
2'675'286E 1'180'442N
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46.770901, 8.424323
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46°46'15.2"N 8°25'27.6"E
UTM
32T 456047 5179866
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Equipment
The equipment can be rented in the sports shops of Engelberg.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
0:15 h
Descent
1,275 m
Highest point
3,039 m
Lowest point
1,764 m
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