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Fürenalp-Trail

Trail Running · Engelberg
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    moderate
    Distance 9.8 km
    2:02 h
    772 m
    14 m
    1,852 m
    1,080 m
    The Fürenalp-Trail leads along the Stierenbach stream to the Stäuber waterfall. Continue past various small alpine huts up to Fürenalp. A breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains awaits you. The trail ends at the mountain station of the Fürenalp cable car, with which you can also have your luggage transported up on request.
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    Update: May 26, 2020
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,852 m
    Lowest point
    1,080 m

    Track types

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    Safety information

    When planning, take note of the summer sports report on https://www.engelberg.ch/en/open-trails/summer/ where it is indicated whether the hiking trails are open. 

    Tips and suggestions

    Open Trails: https://www.engelberg.ch/en/open-trails/summer/ 

    Gastronomy: https://www.engelberg.ch/en/dining/gastronomy/ 

    Accommodations: https://www.engelberg.ch/en/accommodation-online-bookable/#/accommodations 

    Start

    Fürenalp valley station
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'677'160E 1'183'895N
    DD
    46.801750, 8.449430
    DMS
    46°48'06.3"N 8°26'57.9"E
    UTM
    32T 457988 5183280
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    Destination

    Fürenalp mountain station

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 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 take the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'677'160E 1'183'895N
    DD
    46.801750, 8.449430
    DMS
    46°48'06.3"N 8°26'57.9"E
    UTM
    32T 457988 5183280
    w3w 
    ///gong.juror.blotchy
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.8 km
    Duration
    2:02 h
    Ascent
    772 m
    Descent
    14 m
    Highest point
    1,852 m
    Lowest point
    1,080 m

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