[CH] Fürenalp (Engelberg) - valley station loop | 1943m

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Hoi hikers! Let's enjoy the good weather and visit the beautiful Fürenalp 🏔️


Route: T3, just don't be too scared of heights, have shoes with good grip. If you don't know what the T-Scale is, read this blog.


Pace: Moderate pace, for which you won't have any problem if you're doing sports regularly. We will have a steep part in the beginning, I will slow down there. 350~400m elevation per hour


Meeting point:  Fürenalpbahn - 09:45


Transportation: Connection arriving from Zürich at 09:40. 

Take IR 75 from Zürich HB to Luzern (07:35-08:25), then IR from Luzern to Engelberg (08:36-09:21), then bus B 300 from Engelberg to Fürenalpbahn (09:27-09:40).


What to bring: Hiking shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, food and anything else you might need.


Schedule

  • 09:45-09:55 Introduction round
  • 10:00-12:30 hike 800 elevation meters (3km) to Fürenalp
  • 12:30-14:10 flat loop hike at Fürenalp (3.5km) + 40min lunch break
  • 14:10-16:00 descend 800m (4.5km) back to start. *option to walk to Engelberg train station (+1h20min)

Out of respect for the others, please be on time!


Disclaimer: I’m not a professional guide, you're responsible for yourself and your own safety. Make sure you come prepared.


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Technical Difficulty Difficult
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Popularity 1
Highest point 1943m
Total gain 958m
Total loss 958m
Duration 04h51m
Distance 11.4Km
Rating 1093

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