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27th October 2026

By Daniel Perret

Snowshoe hiking · Titlis · Engelberg

Snowshoe tour Trübsee from Obertrübsee

From Obertrübsee, you go over hilly terrain to Trübsee and continue to the Trübsee station. The estimated distance for the snowshoe route is about 2.5 km and 1 hour 30 minutes.

Difficulty
Distance
approx. 2.5 km
Duration
1 h 30 min
Starting point
Obertrübsee
Altitude
1800 m above sea level.
Season
December–March
Aspect
N
Character
Hilly terrain · Shoreline
Tour map · Trübsee · from Obertrübsee
Map of the snowshoe trails on the Gerschnialp and from Obertrübsee to the Trübsee station
Gerschnialp and Trübsee – Snowshoe hiking map

Start and access

Starting point and entrance

The starting point is Obertrübsee. From Untertrübsee, you reach this starting point using the Älplerseil cableway.

On the way

Route description

From Obertrübsee, the route initially leads over hills. After the ascent, you reach the height of the lake and walk along the left bank of the Trübsee towards the Trübsee station. Follow the marked snowshoe trails along the way.

Back and onwards

Return journey

The described route ends at the Trübsee station. You can find the route between Obertrübsee and the station in the folding tour map.

Marked trails and wildlife refuges

Safety and conditions

Stay on the marked and safe snowshoe trails and observe the wildlife zones. If you choose a different route, check the avalanche bulletin, map, and weather forecast. Do not use the cross-country trail as a snowshoe trail.

Briefly answered

Questions about the snowshoe tour

Where does the snowshoe tour on the Trübsee begin?

In Obertrübsee. From Untertrübsee, you reach the starting point using the Älplerseil cableway.

How long does the route take?

The estimated distance of 2.5 km is indicated as 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where does the tour lead?

Over hilly terrain and along the left bank of the Trübsee to the Trübsee station.

Which ways should I use?

Stay on the marked and well-maintained snowshoe trails. Do not use the cross-country trail and observe the wildlife zones.

Dani Perret · UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide · Engelberg

Snowshoe hiking with a mountain guide

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Further in the tour database

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Dani Perret · UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide in Engelberg

Area photo Trübsee: Christian Perret.

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