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.
Via Klostermatte to Horbis
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Explanation
From Engelberg railway station, follow the Dorfstrasse past the Tourist Information in the direction of the monastery. Turn left before the monastery church and go up the stairs. Now the path leads across the snow-covered Klostermatte, where the little guests make their first attempts on the skis. At the other end, the path leads left into the valley. Through the Grotzenwäldli, past the Robinson playground to the very back. At Horbis, the restaurant Ende der Welt invites you to have a hot drink and a break.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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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.
Tips and suggestions
Turn-by-turn directions
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
Equipment
High and firm hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothes, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.