recommended route
Engstligenalp Trail
Snowshoeing
· Adelboden
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Schneeschuhwandern EngstligenalpPhoto: Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg, Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
The imposing yet simple circular trail on the high plateau is ideal for beginners. With an altitude difference of only 60 meters, this trail, which lasts just under two hours, nevertheless offers an unforgettable panorama.
easy
Distance 4 km
1:45 h
60 m
60 m
1,963 m
1,937 m
Author’s recommendation
2 or 8 kilometres, across the plateau or the valley floor: The choice of winter hiking trails is large in Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg. Even experienced outdoor walkers will still find enough new territory to explore.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,963 m
Lowest point
1,937 m
Best time of year
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Rest stops
Bergrestaurant StäghoräBerghaus Bärtschi
Fondue-Igloo Engstligenalp
Safety information
- Trails are not prepared or cleared.
- Follow the pink signposts
- Stay on the marked trails!
- (wildlife protection/risk of accident)
- Watch the weather!
- (heavy snowfall/fog/Avalanche Bulletin Tel. 187)
- Snow Sport Report
- Use of trails at your own risk
Start
Engstligenalp mountain station (1,963 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'609'709E 1'144'234N
DD
46.449369, 7.564993
DMS
46°26'57.7"N 7°33'54.0"E
UTM
32T 389787 5144977
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Destination
Engstligenalp mountain station
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
By car via Frutigen to Adelboden, Engstligenalp valley station.Parking
Free parking is available at the Engstligenalp valley station.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'609'709E 1'144'234N
DD
46.449369, 7.564993
DMS
46°26'57.7"N 7°33'54.0"E
UTM
32T 389787 5144977
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Nr. 96 auf der Winterwanderkarte
Equipment
From telescopic poles to avalanche shovels - well prepared, you're better off heading for the trail. Professional snowshoe equipment can also be rented in various sports shops in the destination.Difficulty
easy
Distance
4 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
60 m
Descent
60 m
Highest point
1,963 m
Lowest point
1,937 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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