Paragliding · Engelberg
Paragliding Titlis – Launch sites & flight area
From Titlis, the flight takes off from the high mountains into the Engelberg Valley. The takeoff from the west ridge is on frozen ground and requires alpine experience as well as careful assessment of wind, snow, and crevasses.
- Region
- Engelberg
- Starting places
- 1
- Takeoff altitudes
- 3050 m according to the guide
- Exploration
- Cableway and footpath
- Ground base
- Flight Guide 2023
- Airspace
- Check current conditions before every flight
From the flight guide
The flight area
From Titlis, the flight takes off from the high mountains into the Engelberg Valley. The takeoff from the west ridge is on frozen ground and requires alpine experience as well as careful assessment of wind, snow, and crevasses.
The guide describes glide flights into the village and further to the north, as well as thermal approaches to Brunni and Hahnen. The chosen landing must be compatible with wind, altitude reserve, and airspace; ranges are not guaranteed here.
To the starting point
Arrival & Check-in
To the valley station of TITLIS in Engelberg, about ten minutes on foot from the train station. With the open lifts to Klein Titlis. Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus currently lists about 15–20 minutes of walking towards the summit; the guide from 2023 lists about ten minutes.
Space for space
The starting positions
Titlis Westgrat
Unprepared start in the glacier area. The location, access, and terrain may change due to weather conditions.
- Height
- 3050 m (Guide 2023)
- Orientation
- Northwest according to the Guide; current tourism information: only North/Northwest
- Coordinates
- 675’630 / 180’575 (LV03, book entry)
- boarding
- about 15–20 minutes from Rotair station according to tourism information
- underground
- Snow / Firn according to the Guide 2023
Glacier crevasses, exposed wind conditions and changing snow and ice conditions. Off-piste alpine terrain.
Orientation
Maps, Topos & Images
All associated graphics from the flight guide are fully reproduced here with their labeled instructions. Maps and topographic maps are displayed in their original aspect ratio. Labels, cable instructions, and markings: as of 2023.
Set goals before starting
Landing places
Choose a suitable and permissible landing before takeoff. The places linked here are area options and do not guarantee the availability of any landing spot.
Neufallenbach / Büelen
Neufallenbach is the landing site described in the guide for Büelen and an alternative for Diegisbalm and Oberalp. Several flight schools use the terrain.
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Furenalp valley station
The hiking trail starts at the Fürenalp valley station at the end of the Engelberg valley. The guide describes it as slightly sloping and long.
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Engelberg Village / Wyden
The playing field at the Wyden sports ground is located along the Engelberg Aa. The artificial turf of the football field does not belong to the playing field.
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Requirements & Notes
- The point and elevation are from the 2023 guide. They do not mark an entry that is currently guaranteed or free of crevasses.
- The Guide describes the west and southwest winds as unfavorable; the current tourism information lists only north and northwest.
- An alternative route to Laubersgrat is mentioned in the book, but it is not documented there as a complete starting point. One cannot simply deduce from this mention that starting there is currently allowed or possible.
Further planning
Sources & current information
Basis: Flugguide Engelbergertal, Erich Lötscher & Dani Perret, 1st edition 2023, pages 36, 37, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 62. Text for this overview has been revised by the editorial team. Photos, maps and labeled topographic maps from the provided guide; source of maps according to the imprint: Federal Office for Land Surveying / © swisstopo. The image captions reflect the current status as of 2023.
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