Titlis round route - the alpine classic

  • Tip
  • 9.20 km long
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Condition: difficult
  • Great panorama
  • Ski and Snowboard
One of the most attractive alpine ski routes in Engelberg. It offers long descents, short climbing sections, abseiling, an entertaining ascent and the final north-facing descent from the Grassen bivouac to Engelberg.

The route requires mountaineering skills. A safe avalanche situation, solid climbing technique and handling of abseiling are mandatory. A mountain guide is recommended!

  • 7:00 h
  • 9.20 km
  • 417 m
  • 2,530 m
  • 1,082 m
  • 3,035 m
  • 1,953 m
  • Start: Klein Titlis, mountain station
  • Destination: Engelberg

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Behind Titlisjoch - Ober Stäfeli (Engelberg - OW) - Firnalpeli - Chell (Engelberg - OW)

Equipment

Equipment can be rented in the sports shops in Engelberg. 

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.
Parking
Parking is available in Engelberg for a fee.
Public transportation
National and international connections (from Zurich Airport half-hourly connections with about 1 hour travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg.

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Safe snow fun in the powder snow at the Snow & Safety Days.

Safety guidelines

Safety tips for ski routes in open terrain

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