5 reasons for Bike Holidays in Engelberg

Engelberg has established itself as the biking destination in Central Switzerland in recent years. The high valley and the fantastic mountain scenery offer varied trails for every biking style. Depending on your taste, you can choose from leisurely e-bike routes, flowing trails to challenging cross-country or enduro day tours.

Reason 1

Trails "for bikers only"

With a total of four trails reserved exclusively for you as a biker, Engelberg offers the best conditions for pure downhill fun. The three trails on the Jochpass can also be reached comfortably by chairlift and biked as often as you like.

Reason 1

Trails "for bikers only"

With a total of four trails reserved exclusively for you as a biker, Engelberg offers the best conditions for pure downhill fun. The three trails on the Jochpass can also be reached comfortably by chairlift and biked as often as you like.

Reason 1

Trails "for bikers only"

With a total of four trails reserved exclusively for you as a biker, Engelberg offers the best conditions for pure downhill fun. The three trails on the Jochpass can also be reached comfortably by chairlift and biked as often as you like.

Reason 1

Trails "for bikers only"

With a total of four trails reserved exclusively for you as a biker, Engelberg offers the best conditions for pure downhill fun. The three trails on the Jochpass can also be reached comfortably by chairlift and biked as often as you like.

Reason 2

E-Bike Routes

From the village, you can set off in any direction on beautiful e-bike tours that will take you in no time at all to vantage points that show you the most beautiful side of the Engelberg Valley. A certain level of bike control and basic fitness is necessary on these routes, but the enjoyment is paramount. E-bikes can be rented locally.

Reason 2

E-Bike Routes

From the village, you can set off in any direction on beautiful e-bike tours that will take you in no time at all to vantage points that show you the most beautiful side of the Engelberg Valley. A certain level of bike control and basic fitness is necessary on these routes, but the enjoyment is paramount. E-bikes can be rented locally.

Reason 2

E-Bike Routes

From the village, you can set off in any direction on beautiful e-bike tours that will take you in no time at all to vantage points that show you the most beautiful side of the Engelberg Valley. A certain level of bike control and basic fitness is necessary on these routes, but the enjoyment is paramount. E-bikes can be rented locally.

Reason 2

E-Bike Routes

From the village, you can set off in any direction on beautiful e-bike tours that will take you in no time at all to vantage points that show you the most beautiful side of the Engelberg Valley. A certain level of bike control and basic fitness is necessary on these routes, but the enjoyment is paramount. E-bikes can be rented locally.

Reason 3

Enduro adventure

Enduro riding in Engelberg? Yes, but pssst, this is still an insider tip.

The valley and the neighbouring regions offer you countless trails from flowing to technically demanding and blocky. Short distances, great trails - the MTB shuttle of the Engelberg bike school promises you cool enduro days!

Reason 3

Enduro adventure

Enduro riding in Engelberg? Yes, but pssst, this is still an insider tip.

The valley and the neighbouring regions offer you countless trails from flowing to technically demanding and blocky. Short distances, great trails - the MTB shuttle of the Engelberg bike school promises you cool enduro days!

Reason 3

Enduro adventure

Enduro riding in Engelberg? Yes, but pssst, this is still an insider tip.

The valley and the neighbouring regions offer you countless trails from flowing to technically demanding and blocky. Short distances, great trails - the MTB shuttle of the Engelberg bike school promises you cool enduro days!

Reason 3

Enduro adventure

Enduro riding in Engelberg? Yes, but pssst, this is still an insider tip.

The valley and the neighbouring regions offer you countless trails from flowing to technically demanding and blocky. Short distances, great trails - the MTB shuttle of the Engelberg bike school promises you cool enduro days!

Reason 4

Save metres in altitude

In addition to the biking offers mentioned above, the Engelberg Valley has a well-developed railway infrastructure, of which the small, historic-looking Buiräbähnli stand out in particular. They serve the farmers for various transport purposes, but also carry tourists and bikers. A real insider tip to make the ascent to natural trails easier, although they do require a bit of fitness and technique.

Reason 4

Save metres in altitude

In addition to the biking offers mentioned above, the Engelberg Valley has a well-developed railway infrastructure, of which the small, historic-looking Buiräbähnli stand out in particular. They serve the farmers for various transport purposes, but also carry tourists and bikers. A real insider tip to make the ascent to natural trails easier, although they do require a bit of fitness and technique.

Reason 4

Save metres in altitude

In addition to the biking offers mentioned above, the Engelberg Valley has a well-developed railway infrastructure, of which the small, historic-looking Buiräbähnli stand out in particular. They serve the farmers for various transport purposes, but also carry tourists and bikers. A real insider tip to make the ascent to natural trails easier, although they do require a bit of fitness and technique.

Reason 4

Save metres in altitude

In addition to the biking offers mentioned above, the Engelberg Valley has a well-developed railway infrastructure, of which the small, historic-looking Buiräbähnli stand out in particular. They serve the farmers for various transport purposes, but also carry tourists and bikers. A real insider tip to make the ascent to natural trails easier, although they do require a bit of fitness and technique.

Reason 5

Bike region Zentralschweiz

The Bikegenoss*innen consist of a strong network of bike schools, mountain railroads, services, stores and accommodations, which offer you a perfect infrastructure for your unforgettable bike experience.

Reason 5

Bike region Zentralschweiz

The Bikegenoss*innen consist of a strong network of bike schools, mountain railroads, services, stores and accommodations, which offer you a perfect infrastructure for your unforgettable bike experience.

Reason 5

Bike region Zentralschweiz

The Bikegenoss*innen consist of a strong network of bike schools, mountain railroads, services, stores and accommodations, which offer you a perfect infrastructure for your unforgettable bike experience.

Reason 5

Bike region Zentralschweiz

The Bikegenoss*innen consist of a strong network of bike schools, mountain railroads, services, stores and accommodations, which offer you a perfect infrastructure for your unforgettable bike experience.

Top Bike Tours

When you come to Engelberg for biking, you should pay special attention to the following tours. They are little jewels that score the highest points in terms of both riding fun and scenery. Which tour are you going to take?

Trail Arena

New showpiece

In the Trail Arena above the Bänklialp restaurant, you can learn new skills regardless of your riding level, so that you can show yourself from your best side on the other trails here in Engelberg. The trail arena can be perfectly combined with the Gerschni trail, which has been completely separated from the hiking trail since last fall.

Challenging enduro trails

Trailforks

In Engelberg-Titlis, hiking trails are shared trails and mutual respect applies. On Trailforks, singletrail cracks find the little-known trail gems of the region.

Trail day

Fun and action

Let it rip on the three trails on the Jochpass and recover from your runs on the chairlift ride up the mountain. 100% fun is guaranteed!

Surenenpass

Enduro / Day trip

From Engelberg, you first have to earn the Surenenpass with your own muscle power. Afterwards, you will be rewarded with a trail firework display that you will not soon forget.

E-bike tour - Alpine cheese trail

Pleasure

The Engelberg-Blackenalp e-bike tour offers pure nature and a magnificent mountain panorama. On the way, small mountain restaurants and alpine cheese dairies invite you to make a stop.

Gerschnialp round

small round tour

The bike tour to Gerschnialp is perfect if your time window is not quite so big, for an after-work or family tour. It can be combined with a downhill run on the Gerschni-Trail.

4 Lakes Tour

XC-Day trip

The 4 Lake bike tour delights with magnificent views of the mountain panorama and invites you to take a refreshing plunge into the crystal-clear mountain lakes.

Bike Offers

Tips and tricks on biking or discovering the region's most beautiful trails? Whether you're a beginner or a pro - the Engelberg bike guides know the best tours and trails around the monastery village.

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Prices, transport and MTB shuttle

MOUNTAIN BIKE PRICES

  • Titlis area
  • Brunni area
  • Fürenalp area
  • Buiräbähnli


Find all train prices as well as the bike transport prices of Engelberg here:

 



MTB SHUTTLE


The region of Central Switzerland offers countless possibilities for Enduro Bike Shuttle days. 

The bike shuttle will show you the strongest trails in the region: Engelberg, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Lucerne, Uri. Enjoy beautiful descents from flowing to blocky. Short distances, great trails - combined properly, you'll have cool Enduro days!
 

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Trail rules

Trail rules for mountain bike guests
 

Cyclists visiting Engelberg can choose from a range of different bike trails. As not all the trails are reserved exclusively for cyclists, we ask you to follow a few rules in order to avoid clashing with other trail users. The rules are also intended to protect the natural landscape and ensure your safety.

Rules

 

BIKEWASH

BIKEWASH AT TITLIS VALLEY STATION 

To get your bike clean and ready for the next tour, you can take advantage of the bike wash at the Titlis valley station. Two bicycle wash bays are available to the left of the main entrance.

Opening Hours (Mid-June to Mid-October)
Monday to Sunday: 8.30 am - 6 pm)


BIKEWASH AT THE HOTEL CRYSTAL

At the Hotel Crystal on the side towards the train station, bikers will find a bike public laundry. Please follow the instructions.


BIKEWASH AT BIKElocal 

The bike wash at BIKElocal can be used at any time. Please do not spray against the shop windows during washing. After washing, please roll up the hose again and turn off the water.


BIKEWASH AT HOTEL BELLEVUE-TERMINUS

The facility is located in front of the hotel (to the right of the main entrance) in summer and is always freely accessible.

E-bike charging stations

Battery empty? - No problem.

  • Charging station at Ristis 
    Charge your e-bike at the charging station on Ristis. Recharge your own batteries in the mountain restaurant with a delicious lunch and a refreshing drink. 

  • Charging station at Sporting Park

  • Charging station at Hotel Crystal 
    Guests with e-bikes will find charging outlets for their chargers at the parking lot (e-car charger), in the restaurant as well asin the bike workshop. The charging station is supplied with our own solar power from the hotel roof and CO2 free hydroelectricity.

Bike-Kodex

In the freedom of the mountains, we find adventure, fresh air and thrills. But while we conquer the trails, we must never forget that we are only guests in this breathtaking nature. The Bike-Kodex is more than just a set of rules - it is our commitment to the environment, the trails and all those who share them with us.

We show respect

And are role models. Therefore ...
... we greet and thank pedestrians
... we give way to pedestrians
... we make ourselves noticed before overtaking
... we close fence passages
For more tolerance on the trails.

We stay on the path

Und schätzen die Trails und Routen. Deshalb …
And appreciate the trails and routes. That's why ...
... we respect road closures and driving bans
... we observe time or seasonal restrictions
... we do not take shortcuts
For more fairness on the trails.

We care about the environment

And respect nature. That's why ...
... we respect wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas
... we show consideration for animals and plants
... we do not ride over plants, mushrooms or meadows
... we ride on trails with sufficient daylight
... keep quiet when animals are present
For more fun on the trails.

We leave no traces behind

And still have fun. That's why ...
... we avoid blocked wheels
... we adapt our speed to the situation
... we take our rubbish with us
For more respect on the trails.