Snowshoe trail Engelberg-Ristis

Tip
3.44 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Snowshoe
  • 2:20 h
  • 3.44 km
  • 598 m
  • 1,000 m
  • 1,597 m
  • 597 m
  • Start: Engelberg
  • Destination: Ristis

Beautiful but strenuous snowshoeing route to the Berglodge Ristis with the possibility of a stopover at the Bergrestaurant Flühmatt. The snowshoeing offers a unique view of Engelberg and the Titlis.

The route starts at Engelberg train station and runs through Dorfstrasse past the Tourist Information to the Engelberg Monastery. From there, take the wide stone staircase that begins to the left of the monastery church. At the top, follow a left curve on the street before the path turns right. From there it gets steep. Up to the mountain station of the Klostermatte ski lift, the path is still wider and runs over open fields. When you reach the station, the snowshoe trail branches left into the forest. The snow-covered firs and the crunch of snow under your shoes make you forget the elevation gain, and once at the top, the view over Engelberg almost takes your breath away. Now you have earned a break. The cozy, all-wood Bergrestaurant Flühmatt invites you to linger.

Then the path continues along the edge of the forest, with the majestic Titlis rising behind you. It is worth pausing again and again, turning around and enjoying the breathtaking view. The sight gives new energy, and even tired legs are forgotten in the beauty of nature.

After a well-deserved break on the sunny terrace of the cozy Bergrestaurant Ristis, you finally take the gondola down into the valley. The way back to the train station, the starting point, is comfortably done with the free sport bus.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Engelberg-Klostermatte-Flühmatt-Ristis

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

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 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich, or Bern.

Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

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

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Bergrestaurant Flühmatt is known for its genuine Engelberger Älplermagronen – so bring your appetite on your winter hiking trip.

Safety guidelines

When planning, please take note of the Winter sports report to see if the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.

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Contact

Snowshoe trail Engelberg-Ristis
6390 Engelberg