Highlight • Waterfall
Upper Engstligen Falls
Hiking
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Rock climbing
5.0
(2)
Mountaineering
5.0
(1)
Tips
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Rock climbing
The ensemble is one of Switzerland's most visited natural attractions – with over 250,000 visitors annually, it is one of the most visited waterfalls in the country.
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🥾 Accessibility & Trails
Hiking Trail: The trail leads from the lower parking lot or valley station along the falls up to Engstligenalp in about 1.5 hours – easy hike (T2).
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Upper Engstligen Falls
4.8
(17)
232
hikers
3.33km
01:48
550m
0m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(70)
453
hikers
14.1km
07:24
1,240m
1,240m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(66)
403
hikers
15.7km
05:47
780m
780m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Details
Informations
Elevation 1,760 m
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