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First ascent of Titlis 1744 – four men from Engelberg

November 3, 2026

The first documented ascent of the Titlis was made in 1744 by four employees of the Engelberg monastery. Johann Ignaz Hess, Josef Eugen Waser, Joachim Kuster and Benedikt Erne made their way over alpine pastures and glaciers to the summit. Their report was not recorded until years later.

Titlis: First day of skiing

29th October 2026

First day of skiing on Titlis on October 29, 2026: Chris Oldaker reports on surprisingly good, firm slopes. With photos, glacier information, and up-to-date operating information.

Demolish – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

Niederbauen combines hiking with paragliding in the Engelberg Valley. The route is specified as 2.5 km, 370 hm ascent and 1 h.

Schwalmis – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

This tour leads from Niederbauen via Oberbauenstock and Gratschneide to Schwalmis. The return journey to Emmetten follows the Schwalmis plateaus.

Glattigrat – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

After passing the Brisenhaus, the ascent leads up the broad ridge of the Glattigrat. Above, an extensive grassy start area awaits for the flight into the Engelberg Valley.

Buochserhorn – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

The normal route from Niederrickenbach combines a T2 hiking ascent with a flight from the Buochserhorn. Those who climb via the Gitzitritt choose a significantly steeper and more challenging route.

Musenalp – Muskets – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

Nine pitches lead through the limestone towers of the Musenalp to the subsequent paragliding takeoff. The combination requires not only climbing up to 6a+, but also attention when searching for the starting point.

Musenalp over the Bleikigrat – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

From Niederrickenbach, you can reach the Bleikigrat via forest and meadow paths. After a short climb, the starting point is located below the summit cross of the Musenalp.

Chaiserstuel – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

The Bannalp cable cars shorten the access to the Chaiserstuel. From the summit, the described flight leads over the area of the Haldigrat to Wolfenschiessen.

Giri – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

The Giri above Wolfenschiessen can be reached by the Brändlen Bahn and a subsequent hike. The 3.5 km long tour is indicated as 700 hm ascent and 2 h.

Stanserhorn – Chli Horn – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

Hiking trails and tracks lead from Wisiberg to Chli Horn next to Stanserhorn. The very steep summit start and the deep cables in the area are the crucial points of this tour.

Widderfeldstock – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

Starting from the mountain station of the Ruggisbalm cable cars, the route leads past Lake Lutersee to Widderfeldstock. The large summit start point is located at the end of a climb through the hunting area.

Wissberg – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

Above the Fürenalp, the meadow path to Wissberg transforms into alpine terrain with short jerks. In addition to the challenging summit start, an alternative meadow is described 200 meters deeper.

Fürenalp via climbing wall – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

The climbing trail leads to the Fürenalp via the exposed cliff wall. After that, you go to the official starting point for the abseiling route in Engelberg.

Gross Spannort – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

At this point you Gross Spannort connect a high climb with climbing pitches up to II and the subsequent flight. The starting points are described as the Firn or Schotterfeld below the summit and the Spannortjoch.

Schlossberg over the south wall – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

Through Spannorthütte and Schlossberglücke you reach the south side of Schlossberg. On the way to the summit there are several possible starting points for the flight into the Engelberg Valley.

Schlossberg via SW-Pfeiler – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

The SW ridge combines snow climbing with a continuation through the headwall to the Schlossberg summit. The paragliding start is just below that; a long day is required for the entire undertaking.

Big Titlis from a distance – Hike & Fly

27th October 2026

From the base, the ascent leads via Sommerweg, piste and the West Ridge to the Gross Titlis. The starting point is located just below the main summit; glacier crevasses should be observed off the slopes.

Titlis via Nordkante – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

The old NE ridge of Titlis combines exposed bands, plate climbing, and the sometimes fragile north face. At the glacier you can access the starting points for the flight into the valley.

Grassen – Climb & Fly

27th October 2026

The ascent to the Grassen passes by the bivouac and then over the glacier to the summit. With a bivouac night, you can make the final ascent to the sunrise.