Engstligenalp Trail - Adelboden (signposted)

3.96 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Snowshoeing
  • 1:30 h
  • 3.96 km
  • 50 m
  • 50 m
  • 1,937 m
  • 1,963 m
  • 26 m
  • Start: Mountain station aerial cableway Engstligenalp
  • Destination: Mountain station aerial cableway Engstligenalp

Skiers know the Engstligenalp as a snow-sure ski resort that still offers top conditions well into spring. However, snowshoeing is also very good on the Engstligenalp near Adelboden. With the Engstligenalp Trail, an easy, continuously signposted route is available. The trail starts directly at the mountain station of the aerial cableway and initially leads slightly downhill to the Läger. Past the snow-covered alpine huts, the route leads across the immense plain of the Engstligenalp. In a wide arc, the route crosses the snow-covered gravel delta of the Wildstrubel. Depending on the snow height, you can orient yourself here on the Grosse Lägerstei, the largest boulder that once rolled down from the Wildstrubel. The return path leads back to the snow-covered huts of the Läger and returns via the outward route to the aerial cableway. Here you also pass the two restaurants located on the route with their wonderful sun terraces.

Adelboden snow sports report

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path
Unknown

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Mountain station Engstligenalp – Mountain hotel Engstligenalp – Grosse Lägerstei – Mountain station Engstligenalp

Equipment

 

Equipment
Snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, first aid kit, food and warm drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters

Directions & Parking facilities

Via Frutigen to Adelboden. At the large roundabout at the entrance to the village, direction Unter dem Birg/Engstligenalp.
Parking at the valley station of the aerial cableway.
Outbound and return journey: By train to Frutigen. Then by bus to Adelboden. From there continue with bus 232 to the valley station Unter dem Birg. By aerial cableway to the Engstligenalp.

Additional information

Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

Signposting

This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail, but not specifically prepared.

Avalanches

Increased avalanche danger in spring and during sudden weather changes. Helpful but not mandatory are an avalanche transceiver (LVS device), a probe and a shovel. Inform yourself before the tour about the snow conditions and possible avalanche dangers.

Behavior

Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the marked routes. Avoid wildlife if possible, behave calmly. Observe animals from a distance. Pack out your trash and leave no unwanted traces.

Map

Swisstopo national map 1267 Gemmi 1:25,000, order at: https://www.wanderplaner.ch/sommer/web-shop/

Nearby

Contact

Engstligenalp Trail - Adelboden (signposted)
Adelboden