Tell-Trail stage 6: Engelberg

6:00 h
25.59 km
1,763 m
1,157 m
997 m
2,229 m
1,232 m
Start: in the village Engelberg
Destination: Älggialp

The sixth stage of the Tell-Trail leads from Engelberg over the Jochpass to Melchsee-Frutt. Past the Hochstollen, the hike continues up to the Älggialp.

In Engelberg, take the cable car to Trüebsee and then transfer to the chairlift to Jochpass. The following hike is one of the most beautiful routes in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region. From Engstlensee, you walk over the Spycherflüe to Melchsee-Frutt. The second part of the route leads past Hochstollen and along rocky trails to Seefeldsee. The route continues through the marshy protected area Sachsler Seefeld to the geographical center of Switzerland at Älggialp. Staying overnight at Älggialp is something very special.

Walking time: approx. 6 hours | Distance: 20 km (excluding mountain railways) | Ascent: 563 m (with mountain railways: 1,763 m) | Descent: 1,157 m

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Directions

In Engelberg, take the cable car to Trüebsee and then transfer to the chairlift to the Jochpass. The following hike is one of the most beautiful routes in Central Switzerland. From Engstlensee, you hike over the Spycherflüe to Melchsee-Frutt. The second part of the route leads past Hochstollen and along rocky paths to Seefeldsee. The route continues through the marshy protected area Sachsler Seefeld to the geographical center of Switzerland at Älggialp. Staying overnight at Älggialp is something very special.

Tour information

Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

Good hiking shoes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Paid parking spaces at the valley station of the Engelberg-Titlis cable car

Engelberg can be reached by a 45-minute train ride from Lucerne.

Additional information

This stage belongs to the long-distance hiking trail Tell-Trail, which runs through Central Switzerland in eight stages.

More info about the Tell-Trail at www.luzern.com/telltrail

Author

Laila Bosco

Organization

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Cheese lovers take note: On stage 6, you pass traditional Sbrinz cheese dairies where you can taste the typical Swiss cheese. It’s worth stopping here:

Safety guidelines

T3 demanding mountain hiking.

Good surefootedness
Average orientation skills
Basic alpine experience

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Tell-Trail stage 6: Engelberg - Älggialp