Strenuous circular hike · Dorf/Talsohle
Leiterli, Engelberg
A short training round from Eienwäldli over many steps to Horbisblick.
- Difficulty
- T3
- Time required
- about 2 hours
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 350 hm
- Descent
- 350 hm
- Highest point
- 1’350 m
- Starting point
- Camping Eienwäldli
- Season
- May – October
From the Engelberg Valley Hiking Guide
Steil is awesome!
The hiking trail starts right at the Eienwäldli camping site and is relentless from the very beginning.
The path is steep and has many steps and ladders leading up to the Horbisblick forestry and hunting lodge. Slippery in the wet! After the effort, it’s a leisurely walk through the Gerschniwald back to Engelberg.
A great tour if you don't have the time or fitness for something more substantial.
Step by step
Route description
Camping Eienwäldli
Directly at the campsite begins the steep mountain path.
Stairs and ladders
The path gains altitude without any unnecessary turns and requires concentration.
Horbisblick
At the forestry and hunting lodge, the highest point is reached.
Gerschniwald
The return route leads pleasantly through the forest and past the Vita-Parcours to the Engelberg Aa.
Orientation
Overview Area Village/Tallohle
Appreciate realistically
Requirements
- Good footing
- Condition for a very steep climb
- Recommended only in dry conditions
Good to know
Information about the tour
- Stairs, roots, and ladders are slippery in the wet.
- The round is suitable as a short training hike.
Important: Times, difficulties, and road conditions may change. Check current weather, public transport, and road information before starting.
Further goals
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