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Routes Switzerland Four Lakes Hike in Engelberg (Vier-Seen-Wanderung)
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Four Lakes Hike in Engelberg (Vier-Seen-Wanderung)

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The "Via Alpina" is a popular hiking trail of nearly 400 kilometers that crosses 14 passes and 7 Swiss cantons, offering an interesting and varied insight into the landscape and culture of this wonderful mountainous area. Here, we tell you about the 4 Lakes Hike (in German, 4-Seen-Wanderung), a portion of the "Via Alpina" that starts at Trübsee - near Engelberg in Central Switzerland - and reaches Melchsee-Frutt.
moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration5:02 h
Ascent653 m
Descent513 m
Highest point2,214 m
Lowest point1,764 m

The hike we propose is a linear route that starts from the Trübsee, the intermediate station of the cable car that leads up the Titlis. This is a moderately difficult hike with a discrete incline, but it is really also very flexible because all the main uphill or downhill sections are easily avoided via chairlifts, which makes the route much easier and enjoyable even for those who are less fit. The total route is about 14.5 km, which can be covered in just under five hours. Alternatively, you can reach the Jochpass aboard the chairlift from Trübsee and start your hike from there. This way, the total route is less than 12 kilometers and will require about three and a half hours of walking. On the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Titlis Glacier, the mountains in the area and 4 fantastic alpine lakes, each with its own characteristics and a distinctive water color. You will also find several dining options at mountain restaurants, several picnic areas with grills for a picnic, and a couple of cheese dairies where you can buy cheese, yogurt, and milkshakes.

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Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,214 m
Lowest point
1,764 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.07%Forested/wild trail 3.97%Path 16.01%Unknown 79.94%
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0.6 km
Path
2.4 km
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11.9 km
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Trübsee (Engelberg) (1,787 m)
Coordinates:
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2'673'190E 1'182'954N
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46.793733, 8.397279
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46°47'37.4"N 8°23'50.2"E
UTM
32T 454001 5182419
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Destination

Melchsee-Frutt

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Public-transport-friendly

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'673'190E 1'182'954N
DD
46.793733, 8.397279
DMS
46°47'37.4"N 8°23'50.2"E
UTM
32T 454001 5182419
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The most beautiful hikes in Switzerland
Switzerland › Obwalden › Oberhasli › Wolfenschiessen

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.9 km
Duration
5:02 h
Ascent
653 m
Descent
513 m
Highest point
2,214 m
Lowest point
1,764 m
Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent

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