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OSM map layer · LineString
46.79, 8.39 · rel 14249136
46.79, 8.39 · rel 14249136
Via Alpina
12,3 km from Engelberg to Engstlenalp through alpine terrain and lakes.
Engelberg
→
Engstlenalp
linear
12,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× monument
1× Water
Burghubel
summit ·
154 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ochsenhorn
summit ·
251 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rot Nollen
summit ·
292 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer
monument ·
351 m off route
9,0 km
73%
Mülibrunnen
Water ·
498 m off route
10,5 km
85%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 12.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 3h 5min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Engelberg to Engstlenalp. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Engelberg.
Via Alpina is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Via Alpina is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Via Alpina is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.