Jochpass - Graustock Hike

Tip
5.06 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike

The hike from Jochpass to Graustock follows the actual descent of the Graustock via ferrata and offers breathtaking views deep into the north face of the Graustock as well as Engelberg.

Anyone who wants can extend the route and tackle the via ferrata to the Graustock summit (2661 m).

The hike to Graustock offers us a mountain trail. We can expect breathtaking views deep into the 700 m high north face of the Graustock and into the Engelberg valley. From the destination, we enjoy a magnificent panorama over the peaks Titlis, Spannort, Rigi, Mittelland, and Pilatus, as well as the Bernese peaks Wetterhörner, Schreckhorn, and Finsteraarhorn.

In early summer, large snow cornices can still protrude over the ridge, and snow bridges over karst areas can collapse when stepped on. Caution is therefore advised in these areas! Orientation is easy in good visibility; in poor visibility, especially the descent can be a challenge. The ridge is exposed to the southeast. Special attention must be paid to the weather report, as the entire route is very exposed.

  • 2:20 h
  • 5.06 km
  • 416 m
  • 416 m
  • 2,203 m
  • 2,608 m
  • 405 m
  • Start: Mountain station Jochpass (2,213 m)
  • Destination: Graustock (2,608 m)

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Ascent:

We take the Engelberg-Trübsee gondola first to the Trübsee station, then continue by chairlift up to Jochpass (2207 m).

Route description:

From Jochpass there is a hiking trail, marked white-red-white, leading up to the point 2324 m (Swisstopo).

Descent:

The descent follows the same path as the ascent

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, sun protection, and hiking poles are advantageous.

Directions & Parking facilities

On the A2 motorway to the Stans Süd exit, then continue on the cantonal road to Engelberg

Parking lot of the Engelberg-Trübsee gondola in Engelberg

By train to Engelberg station, then by gondola and chairlift to Jochpass

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Safety guidelines

In early summer, large snow cornices can still protrude over the ridge, and snow bridges over karst areas can collapse when stepped on. Caution is therefore advised in these areas! Orientation is easy in good visibility; in poor visibility, especially the descent can be a challenge. The ridge is exposed to the southeast. Special attention must be paid to the weather report, as the entire route is very exposed.

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