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Stage 6
Tell Trail stage 6: Engelberg-Älggialp
Hiking Trail
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TannenseePhoto: Spot Magazin, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
The sixth stage of the Tell Trail leads from Engelberg over the Joch pass to Melchsee-Frutt. Then it's past the Hochstollen and on up to Älggialp.
difficult
Distance 25.6 km
6:00 h
563 m
1,157 m
2,229 m
997 m
In Engelberg, take the cable car to Lake Trüb and change there to the chairlift to the Joch pass. The following section is one of the most beautiful in Central Switzerland for hiking. From Lake Engstlen you pass over the Spycherflüe to Melchsee-Frutt. The second part of the trail takes you past the Hochstollen and along rocky paths to Lake Seefeld. The hike continues through the marshy Sachsler Seefeld nature reserve to the geographical centre of Switzerland at Älggialp. A night on the Älggialp is something very special.
Walking time: approx. 6 hours | Distance: 20 km (not including cableways) | Total elevation gain: 563 m (including cableways: 1,763 m ) | Total elevation loss: 1,157 m
Author’s recommendation
Attention cheese lovers: On stage 6 you will pass traditional Sbrinz cheese dairies where you can taste the typical Swiss cheese. It's worth making a stop here:
Author
Laila Bosco
Update: July 06, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,229 m
Lowest point
997 m
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Track types
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
10.1 km
Path
10.3 km
Lift/cableway
3.9 km
Rest stops
GASTHAUS GERSCHNIALP - CAFÉ RITZBerghotel Trübsee
Restaurant Alpstübli
Berghaus Jochpass
Berghaus Jochpass
Berggasthof Rossboden
Hotel Engstlenalp - Meiringen
Bergrestaurant Tannalp
Mountain Hotel Bonistock
Berghotel Bonistock
frutt Lago
frutt Titschli
Frutt Lodge
frutt Bar & Lounge
Hotel Posthuis
Älggialp Berggasthaus
Aelggialp Berggasthaus
Safety information
T3: demanding mountain hiking.
• Good surefootedness
• Average navigation skills
• Elementary alpine experience
Tips and hints
This stage is part of the long-distance Tell Trail, which runs through the whole of Central Switzerland in eight stages.
Further information on the Tell Trail: www.luzern.com/telltrail
Start
Engelberg (996 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'119E 1'185'510N
DD
46.816732, 8.396756
DMS
46°49'00.2"N 8°23'48.3"E
UTM
32T 453981 5184975
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Destination
Älggialp
Turn-by-turn directions
In Engelberg, take the cable car to Lake Trüb and change there to the chairlift to the Joch pass. The following section is one of the most beautiful in Central Switzerland for hiking. From Lake Engstlen you pass over the Spycherflüe to Melchsee-Frutt. The second part of the trail takes you past the Hochstollen and along rocky paths to Lake Seefeld. The hike continues through the marshy Sachsler Seefeld nature reserve to the geographical centre of Switzerland at Älggialp. A night on the Älggialp is something very special.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'673'119E 1'185'510N
DD
46.816732, 8.396756
DMS
46°49'00.2"N 8°23'48.3"E
UTM
32T 453981 5184975
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
25.6 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
563 m
Descent
1,157 m
Highest point
2,229 m
Lowest point
997 m
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Descent
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