Titlis valley station-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp station

Tip
3.69 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Winter hiking
  • 1:18 h
  • 3.69 km
  • 270 m
  • 997 m
  • 1,267 m
  • 270 m
  • Start: Titlis valley station
  • Destination: Gerschnialp station

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, follow along the Engelberger Aa, past the sporting park to the bridge leading to the Hotel & Restaurant Bänklialp. Continue up the road until a signpost directs you to the hiking trail. Follow the path through a fairy-tale-like snowy forest. Away from all the hustle and bustle, you can relax your soul and enjoy the winter landscape. The hike takes about an hour until the scent of a hot chocolate slowly rises to your nose. The Gerschnialp restaurant invites you for a hot drink and is a good place for a stop on your route. After warming up your toes and fingers, continue for about fifteen minutes to the Gerschnialp mountain station. Along the ski slopes, you can watch the little ski stars on their first ski attempts. At the mountain station, the funicular leads down to Engelberg.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Titlis valley station-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp station

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

Equipment

The winter hiking trails are prepared, but good winter shoes are still recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans South, then on 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 by Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscapes and gorges up to Engelberg. The combination with the boat also has its charm: 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, pay attention to the winter sports report on engelberg.ch where it states whether the winter hiking trails are groomed and open.

Nearby

Contact

Titlis valley station-Bänklialp-Gerschnialp-Gerschnialp station
6390 Engelberg