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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.
recommended routeTitlis Talstation-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp Station
Winter Hiking · Engelberg
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Out of the village and up to Gerschnialp. This winter hike is perfect for a march with the whole family. The one-hour hike takes you along the Engelberger Aa and through densely snow-covered forests.
moderate
Distance 3.7 km
1:18 h
270 m
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1,267 m
997 m
The starting point is the valley station of the TITLIS mountain railways. From there it goes along the Engelberger Aa, past the Sportingpark to the bridge, which leads to the Hotel & Restaurant Bänklialp. Continue up the road until a signpost leads to the hiking trail. Follow the path through a magical snow-covered forest. Away from the hustle and bustle you can relax and enjoy the winter landscape. The hike takes about an hour until the smell of a hot chocolate slowly rises into your nose. The Restaurant Gerschnialp invites you to a hot drink and is a good place for a stop on your tour. After your toes and fingers have warmed up, you continue for about a quarter of an hour to the Gerschnialp mountain station. The little ski stars can be observed on their first ski attempts along the ski slopes. Arriving at the top station, the funicular takes you down to Engelberg.
Author’s recommendation
Rent a sledge at the mountain station and enjoy the fast ride to the village.
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Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus Update: November 18, 2019
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,267 m
Lowest point
997 m
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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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Start
Titlis Talstation
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'088E 1'185'508N
DD
46.816715, 8.396352
DMS
46°49'00.2"N 8°23'46.9"E
UTM
32T 453950 5184973
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Destination
Titlis Talstation-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp Station
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Titlis Talstation-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp Station
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
2'673'088E 1'185'508N
DD
46.816715, 8.396352
DMS
46°49'00.2"N 8°23'46.9"E
UTM
32T 453950 5184973
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Equipment
High and firm hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothes, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
3.7 km
Duration
1:18 h
Ascent
270 m
Highest point
1,267 m
Lowest point
997 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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