Thematic route · Fürenalp
Sourcesweg Day Barn
A peaceful ascent through Quellen, a historic slate quarry and the Alp Tagenstall.
- Difficulty
- T3
- Time required
- Ascent time approx. 2 h 25 min · Descent time approx. 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 741 hm
- Descent
- –
- Highest point
- 1’845 m
- Starting point
- Restaurant Wasserfall
- Season
- June – October
From the Engelberg Valley Hiking Guide
Sourcesweg Day Barn
Whether you are an esotericist or not, some places have more energy than others. The Quellenweg is known for its power spots and radiates a lot of tranquility. Even the start at Tätschbach, the highest waterfall in Engelberg, lets you sense the character of this hike. Once you have crossed the first stretch towards Tagenstall, you are drawn into the spell of the beautiful mountain world below the Hahnens. This place has always been known for its numerous small springs. From here, the path leads gently uphill to the Fürenalp mountain station.
Along the way, you pass by the historic slate quarry. At this location, the monastery used to quarry stones for the roof.
Step by step
Route description
Start at Tätschbach
From the Restaurant Wasserfall, the path leads to the first ascent past the impressive waterfall.
To Alp Tagenstall
The mountain path climbs through the quiet countryside below the Hahnen to the Alp Tagenstall.
Past the slate quarry
Along the way, one passes by the abandoned quarry from which material for monastery roofs was previously extracted.
To the Fürenalp mountain station
From Tagenstall, the path continues through alpine meadows to the Bergstation Fürenalp.
Appreciate realistically
Requirements
- Good basic condition
- Climbing safety on mountain paths
- Solid hiking shoes
- Dry conditions
Good to know
Information about the tour
- As a knee-gentle option, hike uphill and take the train back.
- The historical quarry is located directly on the route.
- Check the timetable for the Fürena cable car.
Important: Times, difficulties, and road conditions may change. Check current weather, train, hut, and trail information before starting.
Further goals
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