Professorenweg downhill

0:31 h
2.05 km
15 m
13 m
987 m
1,001 m
14 m
Start: Engelberg train station
Destination: Örtigen

This route is a comfortable and short winter hike along the Engelberger Aa and the Eugenisee. Perfect for stretching your legs and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

The winter path starts at Engelberg train station and leads right through the village past the valley station of the TITLIS cable cars. The winter hiking trail continues along the Engelberger Aa to the Eugenisee. You half-circle it. At the other end, follow the road upwards. The return is the same way or from the TITLIS valley station with the free bus.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Engelberg - Train Station - TITLIS Valley Station - Örtigen

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, hiking poles are advantageous.

Directions & Parking facilities

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

Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.

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.

The combination with the ship is also appealing: from Lucerne by lake to Beckenried and from there by public bus and train to Engelberg

Additional information

Free local bus in Engelberg

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author