ViaSbrinz, Stage 2/5

Regional route No. 40, Stage 2: Engelberg – Engstlenalp

Description

Regional route: No. 40 (Stansstad – Ponte (I))
Length: 13 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 1300 m • ↓ 440 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 995 m • 2210 m
Hiking time: 5 h 10 min
Grade: medium
Fitness level: difficult

Regional route No. 40: ViaSbrinz: Stages; 1. Stansstad – Engelberg; 2. Engelberg – Engstlenalp; 3. Engstlenalp – Guttannen; 4. Guttannen – Obergesteln; 5. Obergesteln – Ponte (I)

A challenging mountain stage over the 2207-metre-high Jochpass, the boundary between Inner Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland. The hike is enhanced by magnificent landscapes with mountain meadows, lakes and impressive peaks, above all the snow-capped Titlis.