Jochpass-Gental
The descent of this route, with varying start and end points, is literally twice as long as the ascent. It is very impressive because it is not exactly one of the easily rideable trails, as some parts also seem quite dangerous. In terms of landscape, the Gental valley offers incomparable natural beauty alongside steep and rugged valley slopes.
The route starts in Engelberg and goes via Untertrübsee to the Jochpass. It is worth taking the chairlift there. From the Jochpass down to the Engstlensee leads a constructed singletrail (Hells Bells Trail). From the valley station of the Engstlen chairlift to the Engstlenalp, it goes gently along a natural path by the Engstlensee. From there, it is singletrail again until the end of the Gental valley. Afterwards, you ride on the road via Innertkirchen to Meiringen, the end point of the route.
- 4:15 h
- 39.82 km
- 1,386 m
- 2,331 m
- 595 m
- 2,210 m
- 1,615 m
- Start: Engelberg, train station
- Destination: Meiringen train station
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (15%)Asphalt (27%)Gravel (9%)Trail (20%)Path (26%)Lift (4%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Engelberg train station - Jochpass - Engstlenalp - Zilflucht - Baumgarten - Hinterarni - Wyler - Innertkirchen - Meiringen train station.
Tour information
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Helmet, gloves, good footwear, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit
Directions & Parking facilities
- ParkingCharged parking spaces available at the valley station of the Titlis cable cars or in the village.Public transportationBy train to Engelberg
Additional information
- Note(s) Point 012-014: You must always expect some carry sections of varying lengths on this route. This part is also only recommended in dry conditions, as the exposed spots are particularly dangerous when wet. The train journey from Meiringen to Engelberg goes via Hergiswil and takes about 2 hours. Trains run hourly.
Organization
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Stop at the Bärghuis Jochpass or at the Rossbodenhütte on the Engstlenalp
