Hike & Fly · Jochpass · Engelberg Valley
Wendenlücke – Hike & Fly
From Jochpass, you go over the Jochstock and through untrodden terrain to the Jochgletscher. The glacier start at the Wendenlücke requires careful assessment of the terrain and the thermals.
- Difficulty
- T4 // L
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 3 km · ↑ 700 hm / ↓ 100 hm
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Starting background
- Glacier
- Elevation information
- 997 / 2777 m above sea level.
- Best time
- May–October
- Star exposure
- N–NW
- Material
Tour map · Wendenlücke
Starting point and entrance
With the chairlift you reach the Jochpass. From there, first follow the ski slopes to the Jochstock.
Route description
From Jochstock, the trail continues straight on to the Jochgletscher and the Wendenlücke valley. The map shows a slightly descending section before the last climb to the starting point.
Takeoff, flight and landing
The start takes place on the glacier. The descent from the Wenden pass is described as follows to Engelberg.
Safety and conditions
In strong thermals, there is a risk of over-evaporation due to the airflow in the gap. The Aperes glacier ice is slippery and makes starting difficult. L indicates a light high-altitude tour.
Check the weather, wind, thermals, current airspace, and temporary restrictions before the tour. Ensure start and landing options as well as the return route in case you cannot fly. The maps show the route; local signs and current area information should be checked before the flight.
Briefly answered
Questions about the tour
Where does the Wendenlücke tour begin?
With the chairlift you reach the Jochpass. From there, first follow the ski slopes to the Jochstock.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The route is indicated as 3 km, 700 hm ascent, 100 hm descent and 3–4 h.
Where can I start and land?
The start takes place on the glacier. The descent from the Wenden pass is described as follows to Engelberg.
What dangers are to be considered?
In strong thermals, there is a risk of over-evaporation due to the airflow in the gap. The Aperes glacier ice is slippery and makes starting difficult. L indicates a light high-altitude tour.
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The authors
Hike & Fly Guide Central Switzerland
From hiking ascents to alpine climb-and-fly routes: more hiking ideas from Julian Fürsinger, Jonas Käppeli and Dani Perret.
Daniel Perret
Daniel, usually called Dani, is a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide in Engelberg. As a mountain guide, father of a family and mountain sports enthusiast, he is active in the Engelberg Valley and shares his hiking expertise here.
Jonas Käppeli
Since childhood, Jonas has been traveling in the mountains. Paragliding added another dimension: mountaineering and flying are intertwined for him. When the thermic forecast promises good conditions, he takes to the air.
Julian Fürsinger
Julian searches for secluded corners and terrain for new projects. The paraglider expands his horizons in the mountains – from rock climbing to evening flights. He prefers to travel off the beaten path.
