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.

Winter Hikingrecommended route

Professorenweg into the valley

Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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    The Professorenweg in Engelberg is a leisurely and short winter hike along the Engelberger Aa.
    moderate
    Distance 9.2 km
    2:17 h
    82 m
    82 m
    1,082 m
    1,000 m

    The winter trail starts at Engelberg railway station and leads right through the village to Engelberger Aa. A little below the Sportingpark, the bridge crosses the river and leads to the professors' path. From there, take the Engelberger Aa to the left and the edge of the forest to the right on the well-prepared and flat winter hiking trail all the way to the Sporthotel Eienwäldli, where cold feet and hands can be warmed up with a warm cup of tea. The path changes sides and leads along the road to the Fürenalp valley station, the end point of the winter hiking route.

    Return to the village either with the free sports bus (see timetable) or on the winter hiking trail along Schweizerhausstrasse past the Restaurant Wasserfall and over Klostermatte to Kloster Engelberg.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Every last Sunday of the month a longer stop at the Restaurant Eienwäldli is even more worthwhile. The traditional dessert buffet from 12.00 - 15.30 leaves nothing to be desired.
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,082 m
    Lowest point
    1,000 m
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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.

    Tips and suggestions

    Winter sports report

    Panoramic map

    Gastronomy

    Free sports bus

    Start

    Train station Engelberg
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'673'580E 1'185'839N
    DD
    46.819641, 8.402854
    DMS
    46°49'10.7"N 8°24'10.3"E
    UTM
    32T 454449 5185294
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    Destination

    Fürenalp cableways

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Train station - Bänklialp - Eienwäldli - Fürenalp cableways

    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
    2'673'580E 1'185'839N
    DD
    46.819641, 8.402854
    DMS
    46°49'10.7"N 8°24'10.3"E
    UTM
    32T 454449 5185294
    w3w 
    ///shelter.musical.buzzards
    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 - Untertrübsee
    • Engelberg-Flühmatt
    • Engelberg-Bergli-Ristis
    • Engelberg-Fürenalp valley station
    • Engelberg-Schwand-Ristis
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.2 km
    Duration
    2:17 h
    Ascent
    82 m
    Descent
    82 m
    Highest point
    1,082 m
    Lowest point
    1,000 m
    Refreshment stops availableGroomed snow
    1600 m1800 m
    Morning
    1600 m1800 m
    Afternoon

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