Snowshoe Hiking Engstligenalp Guided Tour

• Six hour snowshoe hike through snowy mountain areas
• Discover the dreamlike Engstligenalp, the Ammertenpass and the Ammertenspitz
• Reach an altitude of over 2600 m.a.s.l.
• Accompaniment by professional and experienced leadership
• Pile through the fresh snow in the Bernese Oberland

To discover the wintry Switzerland, a snowshoe hike is worthwhile. This unique snowshoe hike holds the majestic silence of the mountains as well as breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps. The sporty tour leads you through the magical winter wonderland of the Bernese Oberland.

Awaiting you is a 6-hour snowshoe hike to the gorgeous Engstligenalp with professional hiking guide!

Meeting point: Engstligenalp Bergbahnen valley station

At the valley station you will meet your hiking guide at 08:45 am. From there you take the cable car to the plateau Engstligenalp.

Activity: Snowshoeing

First up is a gentle climb of about 400 meters. Once you reach the top of the Ammerten pass, you will be rewarded with a fabulous alpine panorama: snow-covered peaks as far as the eye can see. You will also cover the last 200 m of altitude difference to the Ammertenspitz with ease. Here, another impressive view of the Swiss Alps reveals itself to you.

Way back: Engstligenalp cable car valley station

On the way back, with the help of the guide, you follow your own tracks back to Engstligenalp. Then the cable car will take you to the valley station, where your adventure hike on snowshoes will come to an end around 5:00 pm

Practical information:

• Hiking time: approx. 6:15 h
• Hiking distance: 10.5 km
• Difference in altitude: 743 m
• Equipment (e.g. snowshoes) can be rented for a fee

To replenish your energy reserves after the strenuous hike in the valley, a visit to the Restaurant Steinbock is worthwhile. The restaurant is located directly at the valley station of the Engstligenalpbahn. You will be offered local specialties, Cordon Bleus of various kinds and exotic Rösti. And all this in a charmingly furnished dining room.

• Bring: warm clothes, sunglasses, snowshoes, gloves, poles, food in backpack

Engstligenalp mountain railroads, Unter dem Birg, 3715 Adelboden