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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Engelberg

View of Engelberg – Surenen Pass loop from Fürenalpbahn

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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Engelberg

View of Engelberg – Surenen Pass loop from Fürenalpbahn

Hard

5.0

(8)

64

hikers

View of Engelberg – Surenen Pass loop from Fürenalpbahn

08:44

22.1km

1,170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

856 m

View of Engelberg

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As you descend the valley towards Engelberg, you will discover panoramic views that capture the charm of this Alpine town nestled between imposing mountains. The trail offers you a unique …

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2

6.20 km

Stäuber Waterfall

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Great waterfall! There are one or two places to rest in the meadow to take a closer look at the waterfall.

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3

7.65 km

Blackenalp

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4

10.9 km

Surenen Pass

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The ascent from Altdorf is steeper and special attention should be paid to the snow situation. The descent towards Engelberg is easier, not steep, and knees less.

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5

13.9 km

Blackenalp Hut

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The Alp can be reached from Fürenalp in about one and a half hours. The Blackenalp is an excellent stopover on the Surenen Pass hike. The Alpbeizli is open from June to September and you can also stay overnight here.

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6

18.7 km

Engelberger Aa River

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The Engelberger Aa (or Engelbergeraa) is a river in Switzerland. It rises west of the Surenen Pass in the canton of Uri, flows through the valleys of Engelberg (Obwalden) and …

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7

19.1 km

Waterfall Trail

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A great way off the tourist route.

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8

21.8 km

Fürenalp Valley Station

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Apart from the parking situation, the Fürenalp valley station takes you 600 metres above sea level, hanging freely over the Fürenwand up to the Alp... and all for 14 francs, you can't complain. 😉

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.76 km

1.28 km

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.64 km

6.72 km

3.75 km

2.68 km

1.11 km

184 m

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Friday 3 July

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