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.
This route is a leisurely and short winter hike along the Engelberger Aa and along Lake Eugenisee. Perfect to stretch your feet and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
easy
Distance 2 km
Duration0:31 h
Ascent15 m
Descent13 m
Highest point1,001 m
Lowest point987 m
The winter trail starts at Engelberg train station and leads right through the village past the valley station of the TITLIS mountain cableways. The winter hiking trail continues along the Engelberger Aa to Lake Eugenisee. Halfway around the lake. At the other end, follow the road up. Return the same way or take the free bus from the TITLIS valley station.
Author’s recommendation
Take a little break at Lake Eugenisee and marvel at the beautiful mountain scenery.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
Update: August 07, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,001 m
Lowest point
987 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.
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
2'673'585E 1'185'821N
DD
46.819477, 8.402914
DMS
46°49'10.1"N 8°24'10.5"E
UTM
32T 454453 5185276
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Equipment
High and firm hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothes, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
2 km
Duration
0:31 h
Ascent
15 m
Descent
13 m
Highest point
1,001 m
Lowest point
987 m
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