Hike & Fly · Fürenalp · Engelbergertal
Wissberg – Hike & Fly
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.
- Difficulty
- T4
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 3.5 km · ↑ 800 hm / ↓ 200 hm
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Starting background
- Grass with cow dung
- Elevation information
- 1100 / 2627 m above sea level.
- Best time
- April–December
- Star exposure
- SW
- Material
Tour map · Wissberg
Starting point and entrance
The route starts on the Fürenalp. In the first half, you follow a simple hiking trail through meadows.
Route description
In the second half, the terrain becomes more alpine. Steeper rock slabs require short climbing passages. Around the halfway point, there is a climbing garden on the way.
Takeoff, flight and landing
The summit start is demanding and described only for very experienced pilots. The alternative is 200 meters lower on meadows. The flight leads back to Engelberg.
Safety and conditions
Judge the summit start independently and, if necessary, use the lower meadow start. The 200 m descent is included in the route description.
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 Wissberg tour begin?
The route starts on the Fürenalp. In the first half, you follow a simple hiking trail through meadows.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The distance is stated as 3.5 km, 800 hm ascent, 200 hm descent and 2–3 h.
Where can I start and land?
The summit start is demanding and described only for very experienced pilots. The alternative is 200 meters lower on meadows. The flight leads back to Engelberg.
What dangers are to be considered?
Judge the summit start independently and, if necessary, use the lower meadow start. The 200 m descent is included in the route description.
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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.
