Thematic route · Fürenalp
Grotzliweg in Fürenalp
A nature trail for families and anyone who wants to take a closer look.
- Difficulty
- T2
- Time required
- about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 150 hp
- Descent
- 150 hp
- Highest point
- 1’930 m
- Starting point
- Bergstation Fürenalp
- Season
- June – October
From the Engelberg Valley Hiking Guide
Grotzliweg in Fürenalp
In the Engelberg dialect, a Grotzli means a young fir tree. The Grotzliweg is a perfect route for families and nature lovers. Besides the incredibly beautiful views of the alpine landscape, there are around ten stations along the route with information on animals, plants, rocks, and stories from the area. Back at the station, the beautiful restaurant invites you to linger and enjoy the food.
Step by step
Route description
Start at the mountain station
The circular route starts directly at the Fürenalp mountain station and follows the clearly marked signs of the nature trail.
Through the world of glaciers
The stations explain plants, animals, rocks, water, and the traces of glaciers in the landscape.
Through Alpine meadows and mountain forests
The route alternates between open alpine areas, small water bodies and sections with mountain forest.
Back to the Fürenalp
The tour ends again at the mountain station and mountain restaurant.
Appreciate realistically
Requirements
- Standard basic fitness
- Solid shoes
- Supervise children while they are on the move
- Sun protection on open alpine areas
Good to know
Information about the tour
- The starting and ending points are at the Fürenalp mountain station.
- The official route includes about ten learning stations.
- Plan enough time for families to explore and observe.
Important: Times, difficulties, and road conditions may change. Check current weather, train, hut, and trail information before starting.
Further goals
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