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- Tip
- 3.16 km long
- Great panorama
- Freeride
- Ski and Snowboard

- 0:09 h
- 3.16 km
- 1 m
- 1,194 m
- 1,255 m
- 2,449 m
- 1,194 m
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- Start: Laubersgrat mountain station
- Destination: Gerschnialp

The Laub, the classic among freeride descents, impresses with its width and is one of the famous BIG 5 in Engelberg.

The large slope "Laub" is not only mighty and impressive when seen from the village of Engelberg. Thanks to its width, the Laub (old word for avalanche) offers space for many tracks. Due to its fame, it is a heavily used and thus often tracked descent. The easiest variant leads on the very right from above via "Laub Planggen Alp" into the terrain steeper than 30°.

**Notes**

- Steep slopes at the entry points in all variants
- First part very very rocky with little snow
- 1200 vertical meters
- 2450m above sea level - 1247m above sea level
- Respect wildlife protection
- It is recommended to hire a .

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Stand-Laubersgrat-Laub-Gerschnialp

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Equipment

Equipment can be rented at the  in Engelberg.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then 20 km on the main road to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich, or Bern.

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**Parking**Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.

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**Public transportation**National and international connections (from Zurich Airport connections every half hour with about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Then by Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.

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Additional information

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Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Safe snow fun in powder snow at the .

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Safety guidelines

- Please note that you are traveling at your own risk.
- A descent must be carefully planned.
- Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
- The local  will safely bring you to your destination and back home.
- Emergency call REGA phone number 1414.

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