Titlis valley station-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp station

Tip
3.69 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Winter hiking

Out of the village and up to Gerschnialp. This winter hike is perfect for a walk with the whole family. The one-hour hike takes you along the Engelberger Aa and through densely snow-covered forests.

The starting point is the valley station of the TITLIS cable cars. From there, you follow the Engelberger Aa, past the Sportingpark, to the bridge leading to the Hotel & Restaurant Bänklialp. Then continue up the street until a signpost points to the hiking path. Follow the path through a fairytale-like, snow-covered forest. Away from all the hustle, you can relax your soul and enjoy the winter landscape. The hike takes about an hour until you slowly smell the aroma of a hot chocolate. The Gerschnialp restaurant invites you for a hot drink and is a good place for a stop on your route. Once your toes and fingers are warmed, continue for about another fifteen minutes to the Gerschnialp mountain station. Along the ski slopes, you can watch little ski stars trying their first ski attempts. Upon reaching the mountain station, the funicular leads down to Engelberg.

  • 1:18 h
  • 3.69 km
  • 270 m
  • 997 m
  • 1,267 m
  • 270 m
  • Start: Titlis valley station
  • Destination: Gerschnialp station

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Titlis valley station-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp station

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Mountain Railway Tour

Equipment

The winter hiking trails are prepared; however, good winter boots are recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then follow the main road 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 take the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg. The combination with the boat is also appealing: from Lucerne by lake to Beckenried and from there by public bus and train to Engelberg.

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Rent a sled at the mountain station and enjoy the fast ride down to the village.

Safety guidelines

When planning, check the winter sports report on engelberg.ch which indicates whether the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.

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