Freeride · Engelberg-Titlis · Big 5
Titlis Sulz – Variants and Couloirs
Small, medium and large Sulz open onto different slopes between Jochpass, Jochstock and Trübsee. The 2 out of 6 rating for the area does not describe the steep couloirs: individual lines reach up to 50° or lead through precipitous areas.
- Area
- Titlis, Engelberg
- Category
- Freeride
- Difficulty
- 2 of 6
- Season
- December – March
- Start
- 2,564 m a.s.l.
- Goal
- Trübsee · 1,764 m
- difference in height
- approx. 800 vertical metres
- Aspect
- North / North-East
The difficulty is a local rating of 1 to 6 and no avalanche warning level. The season and altitude information describe the route; the drivability is assessed for the respective day.
Organize the line in the terrain
Map and Topos
Configure access, departure, and exit before the start. The maps do not show the current avalanche or glacier situation. For details, open the original and keep an offline map ready.
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Route description
Take the chairlift up to the Jochstock
The various Sulz lines can be accessed directly from the Jochpass and the Jochstock mountain station. Depending on ability and conditions, it is decided before entering whether the Small, Medium or Large Sulz is suitable.
Small, Medium or Large Sulz
The Kleine Sulz offers manageable slopes, knolls and hollows. Many playful lines and several couloirs open up in the Mittlere Sulz. The Grosse Sulz leads through more expansive terrain below the Reissend Nollen.
Couloirs for experienced freeriders
Adrenalin Couloir, Flaschen Couloir, S-Couloir and Leffe’s Limit branch off from the Sulz terrain. These lines are significantly steeper and more demanding. Entrance and exit must be clear before dropping in.
Back towards Trübsee
The various options lead back towards Trübsee and the facilities. This allows several tracks to be ridden in a single day and the difficulty to be increased step by step.
Plan each line individually
Departures and variations
Kleines Sulz
The Kleine Sulz is considered a good beginner-friendly option for off-piste terrain. From Jochpass, you ski back towards the base station of the chairlift via playful slopes with numerous small mounds and hollows.
- Comparatively easier entry into freeriding
- manageable terrain
- Very few difficulties with orientation
Middle Sulz
The Mittlere Sulz invites you to play. From the Jochstock top station, numerous options lead through small couloirs, wide slopes and varied terrain pockets.
- Many lines possible
- More demanding orientation
- Frequently good snow conditions
Grosses Sulz
The Grosses Sulz leads below the Reissend Nollen into extensive terrain. Over open slopes you reach the large valley, where the various routes converge again.
- Popular freeride route
- Guidance required
- Access to further couloirs
Adrenaline Couloir
One of the most famous lines in the Sulz. The entrance is after the first half of the Middle Sulz. The couloir is steep and narrow and, in good conditions, offers an impressive descent.
- Up to 50° steep
- Difficult wayfinding
- Only in good conditions
Bottles Couloir
The entry point is located after the first half of the Middle Sulz. The couloir narrows towards the bottom and requires a secure choice of line.
- Steep driveway
- Sometimes a jump is required
- For experienced drivers only
S-Couloir
The most famous couloir in the Sulz area. The entrance is to the left of the Bottle Couloir.
- Busy
- Steep learning curve
- Very worthwhile route
Leffe’s Limit
A rarely skied variant in the left area of the Sulz. Depending on the conditions, a short abseil point is set up.
- Partly abseil about 15 metres
- crash site
- For experts only
What matters
Key points and planning
The rating of 2 out of 6 refers to the area and the easier lines. The adrenaline couloir, the bottle couloir and Leffe’s Limit have significantly higher requirements.
The access point that may be available at Leffe’s Limit is not a guarantee. The condition, length of rope, obstacles, and passage through must be suitable for the current snow conditions.
avalanche report and check the weather, take into account the observations on the ground and make a new decision before each departure. A ratio report describes its time of recording and is not a clearance of a route.
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Appropriate to route and conditions
Equipment and requirements
- LVS equipment, probe and shovel per person; regular training in search and rescue of companions.
- Ski or snowboard for off-piste use, helmet, warmth and weather protection, and first aid supplies.
- Current map offline, loaded phone and enough reserve power for the return journey or the sections that have to be done on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Is this slush suitable for freeride beginners?
Yes. The Kleine Sulz in particular is suitable for first-time experiences off-piste.
Which variants are the most difficult?
Among the most demanding lines are Leffe’s Limit, the Adrenalin Couloir and the Flaschen Couloir.
Do I need a mountain guide?
A mountain guide is recommended for beginners as well as for the steep couloirs.
When are the best conditions?
Mostly between December and March. However, the snow conditions, snow quality and avalanche situation are the deciding factors.
Local knowledge and joint planning
Titlis Sulz with mountain guide
We choose the area and the departure point based on your driving ability, the snow cover, the avalanche situation, and the visibility. For alpine variants, we clear access, equipment, and possible foot sections before the day.
Planning for the whole area
Freeride & Ski Touring Map Engelberg-Titlis
The 1:25,000 scale map shows the freeride descents and ski tours in the Engelberg valley. The routes in the Mittlerer Sulz and Grosser Sulz as well as Adrenalin Couloir, Flaschen Couloir, S-Couloir and Leffe’s Limit are marked. In addition, there is information on alpine hazards, pistes, mountain railways, car parks and restaurants.
