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

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 is available in Engelberg for a fee.
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

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