Winter hiking trails

The Engelberg region, with more than 70 km of winter hiking trails, is a paradise for winter hikers. The well-prepared trails lead through snow-covered forests and landscapes. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps, the fresh mountain air and the sweet sound of snow crunching under your feet.

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Engelberg-Bergli-Ristis

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    Cosy winter hike on the sunny side of Engelberg, rewarded with a magnificent view of the Titlis.
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    Distance 8.8 km
    2:44 h
    602 m
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    1,601 m
    1,000 m
    From Engelberg railway station, follow the Dorfstrasse in the direction of the monastery. After the Tourist Information turn left into Schwandstrasse. From there the path rises steadily. About 60 m after the Hotel Waldegg take the road to the right in the direction of Fellenrüti - Bergli. The Hotel Waldegg is also the last opportunity for a stop for refreshments until you reach your destination on Ristis. At the end of the road, at the bus stop Fellenrüti, the path turns sharply left into the forest. After the first long bend the forest clears and the view to the next intermediate destination, the Bergli becomes clear. Keep left away from the road in the direction of Spisboden. Above the farm you reach the road again. Here you have made a good half of the way. After a few bends and metres in height you will finally reach the Ristis. The view in the direction of Titlis and Engelberg is magnificent and makes you forget your tired legs. After a well-deserved break on the sun terrace of the Ristis mountain restaurant, take the cable car down to the valley. The free sports bus takes you back to the station and the starting point of the winter hike.

    Author’s recommendation

    If the Schwandstrasse is too steep for you, you can take the free sports bus from Engelberg station and start the winter hike from Fellenrüti.
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    Update: February 18, 2020
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    Safety information

    When planning, please refer to the winter sports report where it is indicated whether the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.

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    Overview map

    Timetable mountain railway

    Snow sports report

    Gastronomy

    Mountain lodge Ristis

    Start

    Train station Engelberg
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'578E 1'185'842N
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    46.819668, 8.402835
    DMS
    46°49'10.8"N 8°24'10.2"E
    UTM
    32T 454447 5185297
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    Destination

    Ristis

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Engelberg-Bergli-Ristis

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Afterwards with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

    Directions

    Take the Motorway A2 (Basel-Luzern-Gotthard) to Stans-south. From there follow the main road for 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is about 30 minutes from Lucerne. From Zurich you need about 1 h 15 min, and from Bern or Basel approximatly 1 h 45 min.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'673'578E 1'185'842N
    DD
    46.819668, 8.402835
    DMS
    46°49'10.8"N 8°24'10.2"E
    UTM
    32T 454447 5185297
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    High and firm hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothes, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Engelberg-Flühmatt
    • Engelberg - Untertrübsee
    • Professorenweg into the valley
    • Engelberg-Fürenalp valley station
    • Engelberg-Schwand-Ristis
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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.8 km
    Duration
    2:44 h
    Ascent
    602 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    1,601 m
    Lowest point
    1,000 m
    Scenic
    1600 m1800 m
    Morning
    1600 m1800 m
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