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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Panoramatrail Fürenalp

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    Winter hiking on the panoramatrail on Fürenalp, away from the hustle and bustle of winter and with breathtaking views of glaciers and mountains.
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    Distance 2.4 km
    0:48 h
    109 m
    111 m
    1,912 m
    1,809 m
    The two kilometre long panoramic winter hiking trail on Fürenalp, away from the hustle and bustle of winter, invites you to switch off and enjoy the fantastic views. The red 8-seater gondola takes hikers from the valley to the Fürenalp mountain station, where the winter hiking trail starts. It is pleasant to walk on with a slight incline. The view of the surrounding mountains such as Spannort, Hahnen and Titlis, which rise imposingly to the sky, is even more impressive from here. And if you meet another day with a blue sky, it is impossible to keep your camera in your pocket. Back at the mountain station you can stop for a bite to eat in the Fürenalp mountain restaurant. Let the restaurant team spoil you on the sun terrace or in the rustic restaurant. Return to the valley with the gondola lift.

    Author’s recommendation

    Make sure that you have enough time to eat in the mountain restaurant Fürenalp. The regional specialities are freshly prepared and served with many others.
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    Update: March 24, 2022
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,912 m
    Lowest point
    1,809 m
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    Safety information

    When planning your trip, please check the winter sports report to make sure that the winter hiking trails are prepared and open.

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    Start

    Fürenalp mountain station
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'678'608E 1'183'856N
    DD
    46.801224, 8.468389
    DMS
    46°48'04.4"N 8°28'06.2"E
    UTM
    32T 459434 5183212
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    Destination

    Fürenalp mountain station

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Fürenalp-Hiner Fürren

    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.

    Tip: There is a free bus service from the Train station directly to the Titlis valley station.

    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
    2'678'608E 1'183'856N
    DD
    46.801224, 8.468389
    DMS
    46°48'04.4"N 8°28'06.2"E
    UTM
    32T 459434 5183212
    w3w 
    ///influence.eternally.descended
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Professorenweg leaving the valley
    • Grottenweg
    • Engelberg-Schwand-Ristis
    • Engelberg-Fürenalp valley station
    • Engelberg - Untertrübsee
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.4 km
    Duration
    0:48 h
    Ascent
    109 m
    Descent
    111 m
    Highest point
    1,912 m
    Lowest point
    1,809 m
    Out and backRefreshment stops availableGroomed snow
    1600 m1800 m
    Morning
    1600 m1800 m
    Afternoon

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