Hiking & Biking in Engelberg

Hiking in Engelberg

Engelberg has more than 500 km of hiking trails to choose from – ranging from leisurely to high alpine – and every hiking enthusiast will find the perfect way to explore the magnificent Swiss mountains. Discover great themed hikes or go on a multi-day hiking adventure. 

For true mountain lovers, we recommend booking a certified local guide who will take you to the most beautiful places in the Engelberg mountains. There are tours offered, such as via ferrata, various mountain hikes, mountaineering and guided climbing or hiking tours.

Hiking Tips - Easy 🟩

• Aaschlucht adventure trail (Engelberg Eugenisee - Grafenort; 7.2 km)
• Alpkäse trail section (Engelberg Kloster - Gerschnialp gondola - Alpkäserei Gerschnialp - Alpkäserei Untertrübsee; 8.5 km)

Hiking Tips - Medium 🟧

• Trübsee (Engelberg - Trübsee; 7.5 km) 
• Alpkäse trail section (Engelberg Kloster - Brunni Bahn - Hüttismat Alpkäserei via chairlift - Alp Langerboden; 13.3 km)
• Walen Trail and Benedictine Way (Ristis - Walenalp - Brunniswald - Eschlen - Grafenort; 11.1 km)

Hiking Tips - Advanced 🟥

• Walen Trail (Brunni Alp - Schwand - Walenalp; 10 km)
• Surenen Pass (Engelberg - Fürenalp - Attinghausen Brüsti - Altdorf; 24.1 km)

Jogging tips

Also for running, the area around Engelberg isexcellently suited. We have created an easy jogging circuit without a great difference in altitude, but also somewhat more challenging routes for advanced runners.

Special Offer: Wanderlust Package

Elevate your Alpine adveture with our hiking offer tailored to your needs. Your cable car passes for the most beatuiful gondola rides are aleady included. To keep you energised and ready to explore, we provide a delicius backpack lunch as well. Click here for more details.

Mountain Biking in Engelberg

Engelberg is considered to be the best mountain-bike destination in Central Switzerland: You will find special e-bike trails, flow trails, challenging cross-country tours and full-day tours. For an optimal mountain-bike experience, the following tours can be booked through us:

• Half-day: from CHF 215
• Full-day: from CHF 390
• Bike tours with wine-and-cheese break in an alpine cheese dairy
• Package from Engelberg to Lucerne, incl. boat tours and
  pick-up service.

For individual tours and special requests, please contact our concierge team.

☟ Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information regarding bike trails and tours in Engelberg in our Summer Activity Guide.

Pro Tip 🚲

In Kempinski Palace Engeberg's own Palace Sports & Rentals, you will find everything you require for your bike trip.