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The fascination of ski touring has caught you and you are looking for routes or want to start your first tours this winter? In and around Engelberg there are a variety of ski tours with different levels of difficulty. In the front Engelberg valley, the small rustic Buiräbähnli offer you "start help" on request to get to the starting point of your ski tour.

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Brisen Tour

Ski Touring · Kanton Nidwalden
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    The Brisen tour is one of the most popular tour destinations in the region with its magnificent panoramic views and descents.
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    Distance 10.6 km
    3:30 h
    1,247 m
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    The pyramid-shaped peak of Brisen, which dominates the entire region, can be seen from afar and is one of the most popular destinations in Central Switzerland. The panoramic view and the wonderful descents are unique. The tour can be shortened with the Haldigrat chairlift. The ski tour from Brändlen to Haldigrat is a real insider tip. While most hikers and freeriders go up with the Maria-Niederrickenbach cable car, from the small Brändlen cable car you can enjoy absolute peace and quiet and a fantastic view in the direction of Bannalp. Once on the Haldigrat, the tour continues over the striking north-west ridge to the summit. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Mittelland. The descent leads either to Gitschenen in the Isenthal, into the north-western flank of the Brisens to the Haldigrat valley station or then via Steinalper-Jochli to the SAC Brisenhaus / Niederrickenbach.

    Author’s recommendation

    A stop at the mountain inn Haldigrat is worthwhile, there are also overnight accommodations.
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    Safety information

    Safety tips for off-piste skiing

    • Please note that you are travelling at your own risk.
    • A ski tour must be carefully planned.
    • Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
    • The local ski and mountain guides will take you safely to your destination and back home.
    • Emergency call REGA telephone number 1414

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    Talstation Maria-Rickenbach / Talstation Brändlen
    Coordinates:
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    2'675'283E 1'198'101N
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    46.929739, 8.427198
    DMS
    46°55'47.1"N 8°25'37.9"E
    UTM
    32T 456395 5197515
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    Destination

    Talstation Maria-Rickenbach / Talstation Brändlen

    Public transport

    • Zentralbahn from Lucerne towards Engelberg to Niederrickenbach Station (stop on request).
    • 2 minutes on foot to the Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach cable car valley station.Short waiting times up:
    • The journey times of the aerial cableway have been adapted to the ZB timetable.

    Directions

    • A2 from Lucerne direction Gotthard until exit Stans-Süd.
    • 3.5 km towards Engelberg, after Dallenwil turn left at the signpost to the valley station of the cable car Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach.

    Parking

    Sufficient parking available

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'675'283E 1'198'101N
    DD
    46.929739, 8.427198
    DMS
    46°55'47.1"N 8°25'37.9"E
    UTM
    32T 456395 5197515
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    LVS, Shovel, Probe, Airbag Backpack

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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.6 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    1,247 m
    Descent
    1,221 m
    Highest point
    2,401 m
    Lowest point
    1,154 m
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