Hike
Hike
CHF 37
2-3h
Engstligenalp is a high alpine valley easily reached by cable car. As you ride up, you'll have a fantastic view of the 2nd highest waterfall in Switzerland at 600m tall. When you reach the top, you can wander the wide flat alpine valley surrounded by impressive peaks.
Location: Engstligenalp cable car - Unter dem Birg, 3715 Adelboden
There is an easy obstacle-free trail around the valley, possible with strollers. It also has activities for kids to keep them motivated. Learn more about this trail
Trail: very easy • 4.3km loop • 1h20 • 40m up, 50m down • trail map
For a more mountainous ramble, you can branch off the valley trail and head towards the peaks, passing through alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in July. Learn more about this trail
Trail: easy • 5.5km loop • 1h45 • 90m up, 90m down • see trail map
If you want to get close to the falls, you can hike from the parking/bus stop about 40mins to a viewpoint very close to the roaring water - see trail map. You can go back the way you came or hike all the way up to Engstligenalp and ride the cable car down.
More info: engstligenalp.ch • webcams • weather
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